The Perfect 4am playlist..

Now, most people aren't up at this hour, but the title is only appropriate considering I use these songs to gear up for horse shows--and that does mean 4 am car trips to wherever the show is. Heck, I've been on my horse at 4:30 before. Ridiculous? Maybe. Worth it? Definitely.

Anyway, in my sleep deprived daze (I've typically not gone to bed until midnight or so, having been cleaning tack), I use this playlist to remind myself exactly why I dragged myself out of bed that this ungodly hour.

1) Remember the Name- Fort Minor featuring Styles of Beyond

Yeah, it's the cliched "amping up" song, but it got that title for a reason. Its very...uplifting, I suppose? Everytime I listen to it, I want to jump stuff. Actually, I always want to jump stuff. Bu this makes me want it more.

2) Ready, Steady, Go- Oakenfold

This is a song that I discovered while watching videos of people riding. People on youtube match videos of horses jumping huge fences to the beat of songs, and I particularly liked this song. The lyrics aren't really deep or anything (actually, there aren't really many lyrics at all), but the beat is really catchy. I always picture myself riding to this song.

3) Save a Horse (Ride a Cowboy)- Big & Rich

This one doesn't really seem to fit with the others, but one of my friends and I have this thing with it. My old instructor made us count the rhythm of the canter in our heads, and Jane Brady and I would use the "badadum badadum" part of this song as our counting.

4)Stand Up (For the Champions)- Right Said Fred

I think the title pretty much speaks for itself here.

5) Pump It- Black Eyed Peas

This is another one I found on youtube. It fits really well with Vandy's energy (and canter stride) so if I ever get enough video together, I want to make a video to this song. Plus, its really hyper, and makes me wake up a little more.

I figured this playlist was appropriate considering I have the biggest show of my career tomorrow...