Sunday, May 31, 2009

We're Off!!

So I am writing this next blog from my iPhone as I am on my way to the airport. The past few days have opened my eyes to how amazing everyone is in my barn, my life, and our sport. From an amazing cupcake display of true artistic talent from Mary Williams (see photo on left), to Boyd Martins advice (which is too funny and sometimes controversial), and as simple as a text from OCET's Lauren Kieffer...... I feel like we have a great group of people in this sport and in my life.

I am packed and in a rig at the moment and we've already been pulled over.... SWEET. My highly tattooed driver and the pretty interesting groom that's flying with Mr. Wetherill's grand prix horses are in good company.

The barn was a bit exciting as I left, with Emma leaving with Big Phil's horses to the Daca (Waradaca), captain Kevin Keane (our top notch vet) going down to continue his current dominance at training level in our sport........and the brand new people who are working at the barn and being a bit thrown in to the deep end due to the fact that half our staff is either at the Daca or off at weddings... nice. Gotta love TPF "ain't no place like it".

Well wish me luck hopefully we make our flight thanks to lovely cops here!

Jennie and Cooper

Thursday, May 28, 2009

Getting Ready for the Big Trip

Hello Everyone
I am excited to say that with the help of Emma Ford I am packed and ready for the big trip over seas. A lot has happened since my last post including Cooper and I being pushed up to the B Training List which I am very excited about. I also have been asked to blog for the Chronicle of the Horse Website so please stay in tune there for all the updates on the big trip.

Cooper is going well and is feeling better than ever on the flat and tuned up on the jumping. This trip has been planned for quite awhile and I would like to thank the people that given me motivation to do well even when that motivation has come in different forms.

I wish everyone the best and cant wait to get over there.

Talk to everyone soon
Jennie