The track vs the field

I was very excited to go to Starbucks this morning to get my morning cup and begin my review of their food.  I decided to begin with the lowest calorie item, so I tried two different kinds of cake pops (raspberry chocolate truffle and teramisu).   They are a small cake ball on a stick coated in hardened chocolate.  They are very dense, moist and delicious, but it really doesn't goes with coffee. Cake pops are 170 calories a piece so if you get a latte with them you are looking at more calories then an average meal. I cant wait to dive into the coffee cakes and scones.
Sunday we had a surprise birthday party for Mr. McCarron at the barn. We had a potlock style meal where all of us students brough in different dishes.  It was incredibly fun and a great way to wish our mentor a happy birthday and show our appreciation for everything he does. Happy Birthday Mr. McCarron! 


Monday - We jogged the horses in the field as usual.  I had the pleasure of having two good rides on Pemmy and Explicit. Although Mondays are veryrelaxed, I prefer the other days when we can be on the track and things are more intense.

Tuesday -  I had an amazing gallop in the field with Explicit.  He was such a gentleman.  Because he was out of training for the past couple of weeks, I thought he would be high strung.  But, he responded beautiful. Next, I took Pemmy out on the track.  She usually doesn't pull, but for some reason she did.  Although she didn't run off, we did go a little too fast.

Wednesday - I had a great gallop on Pemmy in the field.  She was completely different and didn't pull at all like she did on the track yesterday. However, when I took Explicit on the track, it was a tug of war all the way around.  Sadly, he won. It's incredible how much tougher the horses can get when they are on the track vs on the field. When they are in the field, they are chilled and relaxed and just want to go for a joy ride. But on the track, they know it's all business.  They want race, but it's our job as the rider to hold them back so they don't go too fast and injure themselves.

Thursday - It was another easy day. I road both Pemmy and Explicit in the field.  We where instructed to canter them slowly because the next day would be breeze day (my favorite day).


Friday -  I love this day!  We get to open them up and let them go. It is an incredible feeling sitting atop the horse and feeling the power beneath me as I speed across the track. It is fantastic cutting through the wind at break neck speed and  feeling the horse below me tremble with excitement. I had the privilege of breezing my buddy Gus.  I took care of him last semester and am now taking care of him the last part of this semester. He is such a gentle, but powerful horse.

On a side note, over spring break I gained 16lbs:(  But in just two weeks I dropped back to my original 105 by just eating fruit and salad. When I'm on break and away from the track I can consume a lot of food :). Hopefully this won't hinder me during my career.