An Introduction

A lot has changed, and a lot will soon change in my life. My name is Julia and my fiance's name is Justin. I am a senior in college and will be graduating in December! The past few years have been crazy, but I am finally beginning a new chapter in my life. Only 4 months until graduation and 5 months until I get married to the love of my life!

Right now, I am an Animal Science Researcher. No, I do not torture animals. In fact, the pigs I am working with are spoiled rotten! Their entire purpose in life is to eat and, once a week, step onto a scale. What a life! 

Hopefully, I will start as either an animal care manager or a vet tech this fall after the nutrition project ends. Whatever job I get, I will be keeping it after I graduate and try to go to full time to save up some money for a real house instead of a small apartment!

I also ride horses. I've ridden for over 14 years and I love every moment. Other than my fiance, my life revolves around the animals that come my way. My horses, dogs, even the cattle that I get to work with. It is all amazing and I can't imagine my life any other way. Over the past year, I have formed a very special bond with a mare named Cleo. She's a cutting bred Quarter Horse who is 4 years old. I was able to train her to ride bareback and bridleless and respond to my cues. She's a little bit bossy, and a little bit hard to deal with sometimes - but so am I! I wouldn't change her for the world :)

I realize that this post is very photo/video heavy. Most of them won't be this full. However, I figured that this would be a great introduction. Until I post again, enjoy the pictures/video of my horse!

   

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