Oh, hey there. I’m still here. Still riding. Still wedding planning. Still working. There’s so. much. going. on. All good though. Because my brain is too full, here’s just a list of unrelated things that are happening. Duke is amazing (per usual) Seriously. I learned a new trick in lessons. Actually it’s just good riding … More Still Here.
The man who first taught me to ride passed away yesterday. Dan Ramberg was truly one of the greats. His accolades were many – from being named the Minnesota Horse Council’s Horseperson of the Year, to his nationally-recognized Roman riding show in the 1950s. You can watch some clips of that here: To me, I … More One of the Greats
Do you guys ever get to the barn and just feel like you need a mental health day? Typically on Thursdays I’m able to get to the barn around 4 or so. For various reasons, last night I couldn’t get there until slightly after 6. Which isn’t terrible, but there were also lessons going on … More Mental Health Day
My trainer got this Posture Prep Cross Fiber Groomer for Duke recently. It’s like a curry comb with long flexible rubber nubs and a whole booklet of information on how to use it. The idea is that it massages the tissues under the skin and loosens up the fascia (the connective tissue under the skin). … More Posture Prep Cross Fiber Groomer
Whoa, where did the first three months of 2018 go? It’s already time to check in on my goals for the year! Let’s get right into it. Health Lose weight. This one is going great! I have been using Weight Watchers and have lost 14 pounds so far. I’m feeling more energetic, fitter and overall just … More Q1 2018 Goals Tracker
I was super intrigued by the new Back on Track Trauma Void EQ3 helmet. The MIPS technology helps prevent concussions resulting from a fall, and I’m all about tech that’ll keep me safe. So after hemming and hawing for a couple weeks, I ordered one. Review: Back on Track Trauma Void EQ3 Helmet Size: 59 … More Back on Track Trauma Void Helmet Review
Duke is officially done with bitless riding! We had a dressage lesson last night and it was fantastic. I felt really great about how I rode – not perfect but pretty solid – and I was able to make some small changes that really improved the connection. Duke feels super. He recently had a massage, … More And We’re Back
As we all remember because we’re scarred by imagining horse molar earrings Duke had a molar removed recently. He was on a regimen of handwalking/taking lots of cute selfies for a week and can now go back undersaddle. Bitless. Thankfully he’s such a good egg. We rigged up this bitless Micklem contraption that has been fine. … More Adventures in Bitless Riding
March is a busy time for me, especially this year. There are FOUR family birthdays this month, three of which occur within five days of each other. Two are on/around Saint Patrick’s Day, which is a big holiday in my life. Plus we’re getting closer to W Day and that means there are approximately 1,000 … More “They’ll Make Great Earrings”
Since my full-time job is at best 45 minutes from the barn and at worst an hour-and-a-half-plus, I need at-home time saving ways to make sure I do things like feed myself. My slow-cooker is my best little helper, especially on lesson nights when I routinely don’t get home until after 9pm. These are some … More Easy Meals for Late Nights at the Barn
