Update on vet school. Interviews start the 22nd and continue through March. I finally got through the phone line (we all call the same phone line, and if it’s busy, call back later. Took me 2 hours to get through) to find out when EXACTLY my interview is. Because let’s face it – an interview […] more

Before I get into this, I wanted to share a comment from Buzz (what do you mean you don’t follow me in google buzz? Check me out as “mnfaubel”) Funder: Great post. I’m interested to know if you’ve done the “what my time is worth” calculation on this, and if so did you come out […] more

I just got the notification that I have an interview with UC Davis Vet school!!!!!!!!! Literally shaking with adrenaline, I can’t think. I have to schedule it so I don’t know when it is, but I’ll keep you guys posted. It’s taking some time to sink in. Just now, I almost burst into tears so […] more

Wow! I can finally breathe after the whirlwind that carried most of my “for sale” list out the door. I thought I would share a couple of tricks to selling tack I’ve learned as a buyer and a seller. I have a bought a significant amount of tack through private parties, but had less experience […] more

It’s odd. It’s 5:30pm and I’m sitting at my desk. Trying to figure out what to do with my evening. I can’t remember the last time I didn’t have anything to do with an evening. I’ve decided not to ride today (rode Mon-Wed, going to ride tomorrow and condition Saturday and I try not to […] more

But first an update! Farley is all moved into her new home. She has fabulous accommodations and seems really content. I love the order and structure of the new barn. I’ve had one lesson so far as a boarder and I loved it. There are things I miss about the old place, but the sacrifice […] more

Last weekend I got confirmation of a very important decision.I’m done riding in the rain.Did you know that it rained at every. single. endurance. ride I did last year? With the exception of Tevis? It is true that with the proper gear, it becomes bearable. And last year, based on my goals I needed to […] more