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Heather (MrsFuzz on the forum and in the comments section) is here ahead of the retreat helping me get ready. She’s an experienced rider, and I was eager to have the guidance and support here to take my first ride with Shortcake out on the farm.

I’ve been riding Shortcake around the barnyard, which has been getting kinda boring. It’s not what I want to do.

I want to get out on the farm–in the fields, on the trails, on the road.

And guess what I did today? I RODE SHORTCAKE ALL OVER THIS FARM! In the fields, on the trails, out on the road. And Shortcake was wonderful. I just needed the confidence boost of someone beside me to get out there. I’m so in love with this horse. (Thank you, Heather!)

P.S. And then I got that wagon painted! Pictures of that tomorrow!

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Let us know when they start letting themselves into the house, and peek in on you in the shower ROFL!... - DancesInGarden on Here They Are Again
So glad you are happy, but ya gotta get a grip on it and take care of yourself....not enough sleep is not good! :heart:... - yvonnem on Here They Are Again
They are so taking advantage of your new BF situation. haha.... - beforethedawn on Here They Are Again
:happyflower: They say absence makes the heart grow fonder, I am not sure that your heart could be any more fonder-er ;) Let that fire burn, it is a good burn.... - Joell on Mess
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OMG, I remember those days of being wildly in love, little or no sleep, and having to work all day, too! It too shall pass and everything will work out where you can have a normal life, again...... - Marigene on Mess
Hi Suzanne...have not posted much of late but I do keep up with you. I am thrilled that you have found love again and you are so happy. May I wish you many many years of happiness and love. :happyf... - Flowerpower on Mess
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