Monday, February 2, 2026

Yeah, hey, I want to travel south this year

Update and photo dump!

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Since USDF Finals we have:

GONE SOUTH


Probably my favorite part of Jumping Branch Farm are the woods.


Trip to Aiken (of course!). Some of the other barn girls joined this time and it made for a really fun group of eventers and the Token DQ - yours truly. haha. It rained on us pretty much the whole time but honestly it did not stop us from having fun. Also, these GORGEOUS photos were taken by a friend's husband. These are absolute treasures.


Too many to post here but they are ALL stunning.

The whole group. I did not get permission to post
them on my blog but that's the risk you take.

THEN SOUTH AGAIN

On somewhat of a whim, the BFF and I took a short trip to Wellington to watch the Dressage Masterclass. I had never been to Welly World before and was super curious. Plus, the weather was enticing.

We spotted some cute little birds. BUT NO GATORS. Grr.

Went to Wellington International (Home of WEF) and watched some hunters and jumpers. What an absolutely mind-blowing show grounds.

Saw some legends teach at Global (right across the street from WEF Grounds). Very nice experience and learned a lot.

Shopping. It's literally everywhere. 

Little beach pit stop!

The money in Wellington is on a new level. I think this is a Rolls Royce.

STAYED NORTH AND FROZE

And that brings us to our current situation in which about 7-8 inches of snow hit us along with rude temperatures so barn chores have turned into fighting for my life. I have gotten some good snow rides in on Hampton, and I also now use him to go check waterers so I don't get my car stuck.


Daily outfit.

Hampton loves the snow and has been VERY FRESH

Literally the happiest in cold weather.

So while it's survival mode here currently, there are warmer days ahead. Right? RIGHT?!?!