What's in my Grooming Bag?

Happy Valentine's Day!!

I hope everyone has a Happy Valentine's Day and make sure to give lots of hugs and kisses to those you love (especially your horses!)

Sickness Brews and Beju Bear

For almost the past week I had been pretty sick. My head was throbbing, I had a fever (which I hadn't got in forever!), a cough that killed my throat, my eyes for some reason were in immense pain and looked like the eyes of the devil, I was almost too weak to stand, dizzy too, and nausea was always keeping me from eating. I literally spent days in bed barely getting up. But now I can finally get around again despite a foggy mind.

I haven't seen my pony girl for a while now and it is driving me crazy. We've been getting a lot of snow too... I hope I feel well enough to see her tomorrow.

In other news I have something to share with you all. I don't share many other aspects of my life besides horses and possibly some stuff about school but I am so excited about this and really wanted to share. For the past few months I have been obsessed with reptiles. Ever since I held an eight year old Ball/Royal python named Borris at my local Master Naturalist class I fell in love. I watched millions of videos and intently read all about their species. They were fascinating and I really wanted one but owning a snake wouldn't happen for a while due to having other animals in the house that could be eaten (chances of it even happening are slim but shouldn't take the chance)... But I still researched and learned a lot about them until I came across Leopard Geckos. My obsession grew into something more as I learned all about these little creatures. They sounded amazing and after realizing how cheap and easy they are to care for I decided to adopt one. I browsed through many breeders until I found this little guy at a great price. He is almost six months old (they can live from 15-28 years!) and is called a Jungle Morph. I named him Beju and am so excited to get him!

Beju! not my photo, geckoboa.com

The Furry Horse Sheds!

Although the groundhog said we are expected to have six more weeks of winter Ava says otherwise! She is starting to shed quite a bit and it is making me all happy inside. I can't stand the winter anymore, it is too claustrophobic, dangerous, and boring. At least it is on it's way out and we can welcome in the new warmer weather that slowly approches.

I haven't ridden in a few weeks due to school but I may just wait until I have more time to focus on it. Ava doesn't seem to mind either. We still go on walks and have frequent grooming sessions but at the moment riding is difficult to fit in.