2021 Goals

It's interesting to have such a different mindset on goals this year compared to last. I had such strict ideas of what success looked like--shows and clinics for Mort, races for me, and marking things off my list for the property. So many things not going according to plan last year has made me reflect on what I actually value.

 

I still think it's important to set goals and be working toward something, but I value shows and races less than I have in the past as a "goal". I can still work-out and be fit without the stress of training for races. Mort and I can improve drastically without the landmark goals. And, more importantly, I can still feel really proud of us without that external approval.

 

 

Horse-Related:

• Go to at least 1 horse show
• Attend 2 clinics
• Have 7 lessons with my instructor
• Haul out for 2 trail rides
• Stretch goal would be to haul out with Steven for a trail ride
• Get better hands
• More forward thinking
• Less wide elbows
• A lifting mindset instead of getting stuck with my bad left elbow
• Get better at the sitting trot
• I need a stronger core to hold a more solid position
• Mort needs strength to push more from behind and utilize his topline
• These issues are mostly tied to my position being weak
• Work through all three second level tests
• School things from third level
• Keep both boys healthy and happy and engaged in their respective activities
• Ride out of the arena at least once a week (weather permitting)
• Get better at rasping Blue's hooves

 

Property-Related:

• Fence the backyard for the girls
• Fence the third pasture
• Border for my arena
• Plant lots of plants
• More rock
• A load or two for the dry lot
• A couple loads for the driveway top
• Maybe a load from the road to the arena

 

Me-Related

• Keep working out 3-4 times a week focusing on health and fitness rather than looks and weight
• Put some serious money into savings
• Learn how to drive our new (old) tractor
• Be mindful about how I spend my money (conscious purchases)
• Be mindful about who I view as a friend and who should just be an acquaintance
• Spend quality time with those friends