ENDURANCE IN TWO DAYS

The words that best describe my feelings at this time. Hmmm lets try " controlled chaos" or "exhaustion". I think the whole team is feeling this way. Take a look at the pic below. There are 4 pots of food cooking (some just started and it's 9pm!) there are horse socks on the kitchen counter sitting next to a pie! Yes there is a counter there somewhere From the conversations I've been having, the whole tidal treasure crew has similar circumstances of "controlled chaos". So multiply my kitchen by 12 more houses and you get the idea of what is involved with hosting a ride! Everyone is tired, exhausted really, but everyone is also in great spirits.

Tacked Spirit up today, checked out the tack and the new reins. Rode for about 10 minutes! Gave him electrolytes. Had a "pit crew" meeting with Shelley. This is new to both of us so there are a lot of details to work out. Have his food packed. Have my clothes packed (bringing extra set of clothes in case it rains) Todd and Troy finished the trail today. Carrilee, Lucy and Pam are ironing out a hundred little details. My back is really sore from all the trail marking on the ATV so hoping a good doses of something tonight will help straighten it out a bit. Would like to give more details about preparing a horse for a fifty mile ride, but I'm too tired! Tomorrow is a big day....we. Vet in tomorrow night in Stanley!