#strapperlife

[captainofmysoul]

I have four more shifts of work left. There is a mixture of feels: happy for regular sleep, sad for no money, happy for not fearing death every day, sad for leaving EVERYONE i work with - my boss is so great, happy for new opportunities, sad for no income indefinitely. Happy for the time I had there, everything I learnt from track work, to breaking in horses, to being involved in race days, to learning about horses from a whole new perspective and gaining a certain respect for the racing industry and seeing it's true colours. Four more 5am starts, ever. I don't know how I feel about this and everything else that is the whirlwind of life right now.

[captainofmysoul]

"Not dead!"

Me, after I finish every morning at work.

[captainofmysoul]

Ponying yearling thoroughbreds is basically a death wish.

[captainofmysoul]

I have 10 days of work left this year. 10 more days to stay in one peace. Let's cross those fingers real tight.

[captainofmysoul]

Such a fantastic start to the Spring Carnival

I had the best afternoon strapping at the races with 2/2 winners! So proud of my little pocket rockets Via Torrone and Northern Myth for exciting wins. I've been sweating all day like crazy and have only eaten breakfast so I think it's time for a shower, some intense hydration and dinner. Can't believe I got paid to have such an awesome time, I really love the people and horses I work with - well most of the time!

[captainofmysoul]

Some of the horses at work do things that make me start to cry. No joke. What is wrong with me.

[captainofmysoul]

Today one of the baby racehorses, affectionately know as Mr Snip (he's from Snipperton) jammed me into a rail so hard I made a strange noise as all the air was squeezed out of my lungs. I thought he broke a rib. I just squatted there holding back tears, getting winded is such a strange, debilitating feeling.

[captainofmysoul]

Sunday's are my favourite