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that is funny and a great way to entertain myself on this snowy wet winter
day.
thanks,
ericka
----- Original Message -----
From: "Christina McCarthy" <christina_mccarthy@xxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <ridecamp@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>; <ridingwithconfidence@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>;
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Sent: Sunday, January 09, 2005 5:41 AM
Subject: [RC] New Year's Resolutions for horse folk


> Thought this hit it on the head about resolutions!
>
> New Year's Resolutions for horse folk:
>
> > > 1. The barn will be cleaned before noon every day. I plan to resolve
to
> > do that...maybe even accomplish it.
> > > 2. I will clean my tack faithfully after every ride, even if it's just
> > with the quickie leather cleaner. Okay, once a week at least.
> > > 3. I will buy three Lotto tickets each week: One to pay for more
horses;
> > one to cover veterinary expenses; and one to cover farrier expenses.
> > > 4. I will make appointments for a haircut at least as often as my
horse
> > needs new shoes. In fact, that's a good way to remember.
> > > 5. In the coming year, I will check my clothes for hay before going
out
> > in public.
> > > 6. When I reach into my coat pocket for change, I will try not to pay
> > with pieces of carrot or horse treats.
> > > 7. Horse clothing will not be cleaned in the family washing machine
any
> > more. At least, not while The Husband is home.
> > > 8. I will not soak bits in the kitchen sink. I will put them in the
> > dishwasher instead.
> > > 9. I will remember to write social obligations on the calendar as
> > religiously as I write clinic and competition dates. That way, maybe I
can
> > keep them. If they don't conflict, of course.
> > > 10. I will (occasionally) feed the family before the animals at least
on
> > weekends.
> > > 11. I will endeavor not to scream NO! every time a family member
> > attempts to take a carrot from the 50-lb. bag earmarked for the horses.
> > > 12. I promise to stop critiquing every movie I see in which there are
> > horses and the riding, grooming, or tack is incorrect.
> > > 13. I will stop saying "over" to my spouse when he's in my way in the
> > kitchen and "whoa" to my children.
> > > 14. On the first rainy or snowy day of the New Year, I will muck out
the
> > house.
> > > 15. In the future, the living room will not be decorated with bridles
> > and bailing twine.   I'll save that for the family room.
> > > 16. I will wash my truck as often as I wash the horses.
> > > 17. I will not use the exercise bike as a saddle rack.
> > > 18. When I uncover the exercise bike and find new homes for the
blankets
> > and saddles it is holding, I will ride it.
> > > 19. I resolve to completely ignore all of the above resolutions this
> > year to take enough time to actually RIDE my horse and stop grousing
about
> > not doing it enough.
> Chris & JJ
>
>
>
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