The Price of Ambition--How Much Fun You Can Have
I am sore tonight! This soreness is all because of ambition!We decided that we wanted horses. You know, a horse farm, in the country, with rolling fields of deep green grass; a handsome barn, full of sweet smelling hay and shavings for the stalls. The barn would have a separate room for the well-oiled and well-worn saddles and tack so we could throw the saddle on and go for a ride whenever we desired.Of course, we would also probably need a round pen to exercise and train, and maybe a lunging pen when needed. The lake on the farm would be clear and deep, full of fish, with a nice stream flowing away down to keep the bubbling creek running.OK, so we got what we wanted. Only it isn't quite like the dream.
For starters, the field is a little overgrown with pine scrub, and weeds that have grown into trees with thorns! I don't remember ever seeing briars an inch thick before!Somehow the rain runoff has managed to create these red clay gulleys in the fields that have to be filled in before the horses are delivered so they don't break their legs. Oh, and the barn. Well, we still have to build it! The lake is there! The only downside is the beavers that seem to love all trees except the briars and thorn trees. They do a great job of building dams with our nice trees that they cut down during the night while we sleep. They were cute when we got here, but it gets a little old tearing out dams and having them built back that night using our good trees! It is full of fish though! At least, that is what I heard.
I have been too busy to go fishing.We are beginning to understand the snickers and laughs we get when people find out what we are doing with the farm. How much work can it be to design, lay out and build a 36 foot by 84 foot barn that has 10 stalls, office, tack room, hay storage, wash rack and feed room. You mean we have to wash these horses too?On the other hand, the benefits are all there. We are getting in shape! We are not frivolously wasting our money on something silly like a vacation! Ian, the eleven year old and Ryan at four are learning the joys of working as a family! We are all experiencing the joys of being out in the great outdoors.All kidding aside the lesson comes home again as it did when we were building the sailboat we would live on and sail for over seven years ? ambition has a price. In my opinion there is no question the price is well worth it.After dinner, we sat out on the two story deck and looked out over the field we had spent the day clearing.
The brush bonfire was still burning down, and the stars and the moon were our in the clear night in all their glory. As we sat out there as a family and talked about what was to come, there was a clear consensus from all ? we wouldn't have it any other way.What is your dream?.
The Importance Of Habit And Repetition During Horse Training
Picture this.You're out feeding your horse.
You're petting her, talking to her, and admiring how beautiful she is.
Suddenly, you get the urge to get on her and go for a ride.
The only thing is, you don't feel like getting the saddle and bridle - so you just jump on...bareback.Now you're sitting on her.
Her head is high, her ears are twitching, and she's wondering what's going on.It's boring just sitting on her.
You want her to move.
So you boot her forward.She moves.
You're delighted.
Suddenly, she starts going faster and faster until she's in a full gallop.The fence posts go whizzing by.
Your white knuckle hands have a death grip on her mane.
In your raging fear you see a turn coming up and you're wondering whether your horse will take a sharp right or go straight.In a flash you prepare for her to take a right so you won't be thrown to the ground.
Thank goodness you did because she took...
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Optimost Launches Webinar Series
New York, NY (ContentDesk) August 8, 2006 -- Optimost, the pioneer in comprehensive real-time Web page testing solutions, today announced the launch of a new biweekly Webinar series, in which the firm will offer a mix of how-to seminars, real-world case studies and tips on how to increase customer conversion rates online.
The Webinar series will premiere September 6th at 1:00 p.m. EDT.The first 2 Webinars will be:
" "Multivariable Testing: As Easy As A/B, See!"
(September 6, 2006, 1:00 p.m. EDT): This introductory Webinar will provide a basic overview of multivariable testing and explain how it compares to A/B Testing and other alternatives.
It will also cover the key factors to consider from a methodology standpoint when conducting any types of tests online.
" Youve Gotten The Horse to Water....Now Make it Drink! (September 20, 2006, 1:00 p.m. EDT):
Companies spend lots of money on search engine advertising to get people to their...
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