I'm on Tv!

Starbucks:
Today as I biked to Starbucks, I contemplated what I should get. I was burnt out on the caramel, vanilla and mocha flavored drinks and was thinking of creating my own combination of flavored beverage. But when I entered the building and was greeted with the usual: "HEY JESSE!  How are you doing today?” something caught my eye on the menu board. There it was in green print: “IT’S BACK! - Mocha Coconut Frappuccino!”  This frapp is one of my top Starbucks drinks. What makes this Frappuccino truly special is the crisp baked coconut shreds that garnish the top of the pillowy whipped cream. It is a definite must have :)

Diet:
Since I reached my goal weight of 104, I'm proud to announce that there was no need to go a month on my raw diet! Man, am I glad!  Although I loved eating all the fruits and vegies, I was getting ready to get back to cooking and add some protein and substance to my diet.  Although the raw diet was difficult at times, I did feel healthy and rejuvenated.  The raw diet is great for a short period of time. It is an excellent way to cleanse the body and would be very beneficial after Thanksgiving.

Riding:
This past week, I've continued to ride Moe to stay in shape for the vigorous summer classes, which will soon begin.  Once they start, I'll be riding three horses a day! While this means more riding time :) it also means a lot more time spent mucking stalls :( But it is well worth it! I'll be writing more in this section when summer classes begin.

Racing news:
Black Caviar barely kept her undefeated record alive by winning the Diamond Jubilee race during the Royal Ascot event in England. This incredible mare extended her winning record to 22-0, which puts her in second place for the largest undefeated record. Unfortunately, she had some complications after the race so it is up in the air if she will be able to continue her undefeated journey. Even if she is unable to race again, ending 22-0 is outstanding and we'll all await her offspring. That's the beauty of racing.  Even when a horse has to retire, we get to look forward to their offspring running and picking up where their sire or dam left off!

TV:
Al Jazeera News came out and did a spot for their TV channel on the Academy. I was fortunate enough to be interviewed by them and they even used some of my helmet camera footage :)! Enjoy

I loved every second they where out and really enjoyed talking to the friendly reporter Kimberly Halkett.

till next time
Jesse Sauder

Curmudgeon!

 Starbucks:

Since I'm on the raw diet and it is a bright, sunny day, I wanted something unsweetened, healthy and very refreshing. I panned over the menu looking for such a drink when I finally spotted it - iced green tea. I felt instantly refreshed after my first sip.  All of a sudden, I found myself transported to my birthplace, Japan. Although green tea is usually served hot, drinking it iced would probably be considered a sin. It still brought me back to my birthplace of gorgeous peach blossoms, majestic mountains and clear blue skies. Even though this doesn't compare to authentic green tea, it was the perfect healthy option that brought me back to my roots and I thoroughly enjoyed every rejuvenating sip. 

Diet:

It will be one week today since I've begun my raw endeavor and let me tell you, I've been tempted many times, especially since I work at Steak-n-Shake. My meal usually consists of a banana for breakfast, an apple and some carrots or celery for lunch, and a salad without dressing for dinner. I substitute different fruits and veggies for lunch and dinner for variety. However, since I love to cook, I get quite bored with the food and can't wait for this diet to be over. Due to the rapid decrease of weight, I might be able to quit early because I’ve almost reached my goal.

Racing News:

This past Sunday, Mike Estes, the owner and trainer of Curmudgeon (a horse the school leases), took his horse to Churchill downs for his second race. The really cool thing about Curmudgeon is that because a NARA student groomed him, another exercised him, and another was his jockey, we view Curmudgeon as Team Nara.  Curmudgeon’s first time to race was back in November and he won! It was very exciting for the school and everyone involved. At Churchill Downs, I had the privilege of following Chris for the day and it was fantastic getting to meet Calvin Borel, Curmudgeon's jockey, and Jon Court.  Unfortunately it wasn't Calvin Borel’s day and Curmudgeon didn't win. This business is a tough one, but the passion and excitement of winning makes it worth the hardships! 

Riding:

I continue to ride Moe out in the field and we have since increased his training, so I've been able to canter him, too. School starts up again on Thursday and since I've been riding over break, I know I will be in much better shape than I was after Christmas break. 

Here are a few photos from the day. Follow me on Twitter or Facebook to keep up with my day to day activities.

 

Have a great week! 

Jesse Sauder