Alrighty, so, things are going really good for me. I ride yet another new horse, Ike, he's a Thoroughbred, and beautiful. He's the most goregeous dark chestnut color you could imagine. And he's an exellent mount. His transistions are smooth, he doesn't rush a course, and I don't need to carry a crop, which rocks my world. :]
Let's see...I'm hating the cold weather with a passion! Yesterday was our first little snow storm that made the roads icy, and it took me over an hour to get to the barn, for what is usually a 20 minute drive! It was ridiculous! Not to mention my car didn't warm up until over halfway there, so I was cold most of the time.
So, we scheduled my dog's surgery for next week Tuesday, the 25th. I'm kind of excited about it, actually. Even though it'll be a lot of work to deal with, but when she heals it'll be worth it, and she'll be so much happier.
Otherwise, I think that's it! I'll try to put up an update after her surgery, and maybe I can throw some pictures up here - there's a hunter show at the barn this weekend.. :]

Stay warm!