Changing Seasons

I’m not sure where you live now, but I live in Houston, and have lived here for the past 35 years or so. So any and all questions you have - send ‘em to me!

I’d be lying if I said it wasn’t hot and humid. It is, but since I grew up with it I’m okay with it. In the summer, we simply wear tank tops, t-shirts, and since everyone sweats, everyone is the same. Put your hair in a ponytail and ride. We ride in the evenings, mostly. But the winters are very mild, so we actually ride more in the winters and less in the summer (unlike the northern US).

Yes, we have bugs of all types, but they aren’t big enough to eat your cat

One thing is for certain - you CAN afford a horse better here. The cost of living is very low, we have no state income tax, there are good paying jobs, etc. I’m always amazed that more people don’t flock to Texas just to take advantage of the excellent economy.

Drop me an e-mail and I’ll give you more details and answer any questions.

I have no idea about the Texas climate BUT I do know that Texas is horse country. There are many great farms, trainers and horses in Texas. My husband interviewed for a job near Houston and I was willing to go because of all the horse talent there.

All right, I’ve talked myself into finding out more about the opportunity. Lynda, if this starts looking like a real possibility and not mere “gosh it’s cold—did someone say Houston? I hear it’s warm there…” wishful thinking, I will indeed email you.

I get the sense this isn’t an immediate situation, so I probably won’t know much more for a couple months.

It’s nice to think that someone, somewhere has 90 degree weather when I’m scraping ice off the windshield in the morning, though.

Ok, just to set the record straight, it isn’t ALWAYS 90 degrees! This weekend we are entering our short “autumn” period. Temperatures will be a pleasant 50’s-60’s. With some rain. Last winter, I don’t think we ever got down to freezing (maybe in the dead of night). Think of the money saved - I can buy a coat and it will last about 10 years. The horses go through coats and blankets faster than I do.

Since you’re getting serious about this, I couldn’t resist but to tag you with the “When I become a famous rider” tag.  http://risingrainbow.blogspot.com/2007/10/when-i-become-famous.html

I’m not sure where you live either but the bugs are notorious. You can hardly enjoy your outdoor living space without the more than occassional mosquitoes. And don’t think you can kill them, they been around for more then 30 millions years. The summers or not totally unbearable but they are diffently hot to say the least. The real issue with the Houston area is lack of inspiration. The Cityhas this cookie cutter, sort of fundalmentalist approach to land usage the will bored the hell out of you. Lets just say that aesthetic appreciation apparently is a dirty word in these neck of the woods. The city mindlessly build these strip malls will the slightest degree of variation. There’s no wow factor to anything, no novice entertainment, no real culture, and the downtown area sucks with some exception. It will be what you make it but in my oppinion, it for the horses. But all this comes from someone who moved from California so I guess its relative. You should visit first before doing anything major. I can say this, housing is affordable here but its been a Major Major trade off if like soem of the above.