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Nothing Is Ever Gone Forever

I recently spent the day at my old barn up in Portola Valley. Needless to say, I was shocked at how I still knew my way around, like I had never left. Stepping onto the barn's grounds was like stepping back into an old home; everything was still in place and I automatically felt comfortable.

You may be wondering, why would you go back to your old barn if you chose to leave in the first place? Well to be honest, I have really close friends who still ride there, and just to put it out there, I still miss my old barn. Spring Down was the place where I spent 7 years of my equestrian career, where I grew up and matured.

From the moment I got to Spring Down I was crushed in a hug from my friends, then rushed into a stall to tack up my friend's horse Zoe, a beautiful bay mare. As I tacked up I sighed in relief as I felt it all coming back naturally to me. As the clock ticked closer to the start of the lesson, I walked into the arena, smiling at the sight of the jumps that I had trained over numerous times. However, what surprised me most was the large smile my old trainer gave me when she saw me approach her. Despite being one of her most advanced riders and suddenly leaving, she was able to let it go and support my decision to ride at my new barn.

Despite making the big leap from my old barn to an A-rated barn, I still miss Spring Down with all my heart. Reflecting on my last day at Spring Down still brings tears to my eyes, as I remember driving away and looking in the rearview mirror to see one of my best friends waving from the barn driveway until she was out of sight. Now, Dr. Seuss said a quote, "Don't cry because it's over, smile because it happened." This quote is so true, as even though I have spent a lot of time at my new barn, I still try to visit Spring Down as much as possible to see my friends and take photos during their lessons.

So to conclude, I wanted to post some pictures that I took of my best horse friends doing what they love. They dedicate so much effort to improving their riding and I am so proud to call them my best group of horse friends now, and into the future!

Bryan and Zoe (left), Cami and Tilly (right)
Cami and Tilly



Bryan and Zoe
Cami and Tilly













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