Virtual Tevis Cup

Once again, Ellen and I are riding in the Virtual Tevis Cup.  I lost track of how many times we have done it, but I have plenty of t-shirts from it.  I guess I just need to count the t-shirts.  It is great fun.  We have 100 days to ride 100 miles.  Usually we have no trouble doing it and finish about half way through the competition.  Last year was a challenge, as Cole had that very bad colic when we had around 20 miles to go.  I wasn’t sure if he would survive, let alone finish the competition, but he survived and we did finish it.

Anyone wanting to join us can sign up at the link below.  I started a group called the Cleveland MetroParks Riders, so you can join it–even if you don’t ride here, you can join it.  All proceeds go to maintaining the Tevis trail in California, so it is for a good cause.

https://runsignup.com/Race/CA/Auburn/TevisCup?raceRefCode=4dFVBZec

The Future

This weekend, Ellen and I are going to look at a horse to possibly buy.  He is a 2-year-old Morgan–foundation breeding.  He will be my horse to train, and someday, if Ellen wants him, I will give him to her.  It is a big decision to get another horse–a lot of time and a lot of money, but we are only young once, and we already passed that up.  If I want to train another horse, I want to do it before I get too old to take the risks.  I do so love the training…

This horse really looks like a good one.  Not only is he handsome, but we have been told that he is smart, friendly and barely spooks at anything.  If it works out, I will tell you all about him.