This weekend is the Fireworks Endurance Ride. Yes, the one we were pulled at last year. :( I'm am DETERMINED to finish this time.. we have no excuses. Isabella's been checked out by Dr. Cloninger, a racetrack vet who made me trot out Isabella all over the barn with nary a lame step. She's shod at 3-4 weeks now and has pads in the front. We're going to do it!! :)

If this ride goes well, I'm going to try and decide what our first 50 will be. The next few rides coming up are: Camp Far West - an "easy" 50, but very very hot. Or the East Bay Elevator ride in Oakland. The Elevator ride is unique in that you can sign up for the 25 miler, but after you're done you can decide to "elevate" to the 50. However, if you get pulled or don't finish the 50 in time, you don't get credit for the 25.. decisions, decisions!