50+ Horses: 2010 - A Day to Give Thanks

Thursday, November 25, 2010

2010 - A Day to Give Thanks

Well here it is Thanksgiving once again.

I still feel the same about Thanksgiving. This Holiday doesn't get its due. It's a day to give Thanks for all the things you have and all the good things that have happened to you in the last year.

This is it! The ONE DAY that you get to forget all those bad things and focus on the positive! So how come we don't advertise it that way?

Here are my Top 10 things to give Thanks to in 2010, starting with Number 10:

Number 10: The Green Bucket. No power = no water at our house. My family used to laugh at me when I headed out to grab the Green Bucket during wind storms. After our last 3-day power outage, they are now believers! I'm Thankful for The Green Bucket.

Number 9: Cabin Creek in the summer. There is no place better to spend your time with family and friends. I'm Thankful for a cool creek to swim in and good friends to sit with on hot summer days.

Number 8: Our camping trip this last September. It was as wonderful as I'd hoped it would be. A great way to celebrate our 25th year anniversary! I'm Thankful for the Perfect Camping Spot.

Number 7: The Back Forte in Enumclaw, Washington, where I board my horse. The stalls are huge, the turnouts are daily and the people are friendly. I'm Thankful to be able to board my horse at such a great place.

Number 6: My Trainer, Rachel. She has given me the confidence to ride and the passion to reach higher. She's not only my Trainer, she's my friend. I'm Thankful for her friendship, guidance and direction.

Number 5: My Best Riding Buddy, Haley. Think of a friend who always puts a smile on your face when you think of them - that's my friend, Haley. I'm Thankful to count her as my Pal.

Number 4: My retirement in 2010. I don't take lightly that I was able to retire during these economic times. I'm Thankful to have my freedom.

Number 3: My Husband and our dog, Hank. The three of us have had such good times this last year together. I'm Thankful for their companionship and company.

Number 2: I am so Thankful for having had an opportunity to own a horse like Champ! He pushed my envelope and took me places I never thought I'd be able to go. He made me the rider I always wanted to be.