my roommate left today to go back home. I cried (several times actually). I will miss her. its’ funny how quickly you can bond with people and get used to having them around. I wanted her to stay, but I know it was her time to go back.

afterwards, went to the barn and worked on Ami. He didn’t look as good today as he has… he’s hitting his ankles together when trotting. I think we are going to have to work on his shoe-ing. So right now he’s in boots full time to prevent the rubbing. We’ll see. I did hop on him today. That was exciting. He’s been dead quiet the past 3 days with me on him. However, today there was a lesson going on in the ring, and it made him tense. Every time the horse came near us, he would get a little spooky and wanted to *go*… somewhere. He only tried once, but I was prepared and it went nowhere. J did call out “nice save”. He chewed on the bit alot today and pulled on the reins… which is his sign to me that he’s unsure and nervous. I walked around as long as I could stand it and got off.

OH!  and for the 2nd day in a row, AMI decides the best way to enter the dressage ring is to step over the ring (while I’m getting on).  retard!!

Didn’t do much else at the barn - was tired.