11/11/2025
A chaotic end to a great clinic weekend! Never a dull moment when traveling! My American Airlines flight to Austin out of O'Hare last night was canceled due to the FAA staffing shortages, so I rebooked myself on the earliest flight out for this morning.
When I did that, I didn't realize lake effect snow was causing a major winter storm warning that affected both Chicago airports into mid day today. Realizing that my 5:00 am flight for this morning was likely gping to be canceled, Jenna booked me on a really late Southwest flight out of Midway Airport.
I had to return my rental car at O'Hare and then Uber to Midway. Fortunately, my Southwest flight got off of the ground (about two hours delayed). When we landed in Austin, the pilot told us we were the last flight to get out of Midway before they shut it down because of the snow. I was so lucky!! What a crazy night!
Despite all of that, it was a fabulous weekend at Heidi Wright's lovely Long Meadow Farm! It was fun to teach new folks and see many old friends. I have been going to Heidi's for over a decade now and it never gets any less special. She has created such a wonderful environment for the horses and the people there. This was my last clinic there for the year, but I'll be back starting next spring! If you're interested in attending, im sure Heidi will have a pist with dates in the mot too distant future.
While I enjoy traveling to teach, I am so happy to be home. This past month has been non stop starting with Regional Championships, then attending two shows out of state, teaching this clinic and even attending Jenna's sister's wedding in the middle of all of it. I'm excited to be home to spend more time with Jenna and our kiddos and to be able to put 110% into my training horses and students I've neglected while I've been traveling. Now for a nap π€£