Vacation Starts

Tomorrow is Chesters first trip in a trailer. We are planning to take D's trailer because hers can be open like a big stall. My mom is coming to drop off her dog and is staying a few extra hours so the kids don't have to go. I mean it Chester, no nonsense and no hurting yourself. I actually think he's going to love riding once he gets used to it. I also don't have any mats for my trailer or shavings? if that's a good idea. I did get to thinking today that I haven't gotten out a big ball or a tarp yet and those are both good to get out of the way before going to the show. It looks like my entire staycation will be lovely weather. I ordered Harry Potter tickets for us all for Sat night (because I promised). Besides that, hiking, horsey time, swimming, and grocery shopping is all I've got planned. Plus, I need to find a new dentist-just kicked ours to the curb today, I've seriously had enough bs.
I did read an interesting article about NOT having super high goals and how it makes you a better rider to not put a schedule on training (I know, I said no more reading). It makes perfect sense to me. I would like to eventually ride my horse enjoyably. I would like for him to enjoy being ridden. I would like for him to enjoy trailer rides. I would like him to be safe around all my kids.
When I first got Chester, my goals were a little less lofty. Halter. Leading well. Stand for grooming. Then we progressed to feet, fly spray, bath. Then lunging, standing tied, trailer loading, responding to pressure, learning to travel in-hand, clipping, etc....
"Horse training should be about as boring as watching paint dry" -read it somewhere. It applies to me...let's see, about 140 or so days ground training, it's starting to pay off!!!