I love these roundups of questions from Viva Carlos! What do you consider “jumping high” for yourself? The highest I’ve gone is 3’3″. I’m comfortable at 2’9″, and when the jumps to up to 3’+ I get excited. I would love to push that farther as I progress. What are your short term goals for … More 10 Questions for October
Dear Barn Friends, I just wanted to take a moment to say thank you. Over the years, I’ve had many friends and acquaintances from school, work and other sports. But there’s no other type of friend that comes close to you, Barn Friends. You understand me. And I understand you. Ours is a friendship that … More An Open Letter to Barn Friends
Since I found out that Drifter is for sale, I’ve gone through various emotions. Mostly sad ones. And while I did settle in for Netflix, wine and ice cream, after about a week of serious wallowing I decided that I should probably choose some healthier options. Though I’m doing much better overall, I do still feel … More Wrapping Myself in a Cozy Emotional Blanket
The catalog for the Saddle-Trained Wild Horse Adoption at the Northern Nevada Correctional Center (NNCC) is out and I WANT ALL THE MUSTANGS. What is the NNCC Saddle Horse & Burro Program? It’s a partnership between the BLM and the Nevada Department of Corrections-Silver State Industries. Basically, prison inmates that are part of the program get about … More I Want All The Mustangs
This spring, I discovered a problem: Drifter has cannon bones like tree trunks. My old set of regular size jumping boots did not fit him. Nor did the set of used leather-and-fleece ones I tried on him. It was sort of comical to see normal “horse” size boots on him. He made them look like … More Review: Tekna Fancy Stitched Open Front Jumping Boots
Ready for your heart to melt? Because mine’s already a puddle. Over the summer, my nephew Henry had started asking me, “I come ride horses with you?” Which is adorable enough on its own. He had been out to the farm last summer and even made it to a horse show as a little guy, but I didn’t … More Literally the World’s Cutest Cowboy
As I’ve been spending a lot of time looking at and critiquing my own photos recently, I have discovered something. I don’t think pale pink is really my color for showing anymore. I really liked it when I was showing Twinkle last summer but I don’t love how it looks as a whole package on … More Show Shirts for Sale
Obviously, the Olympics are going on. I’ve been keeping the Eventing live stream on at work on my second screen (shhh, don’t tell!). The biggest challenge? Staying quiet when exciting things happen LIKE PHILLIP AND HAPPY WINNING BRONZE. Other than the endless videos and coverage of the actual events, I love reading more in-depth pieces … More Roundup: Favorite Articles Showcasing Olympians
Middlebury, Vermont, is basically the home of the Morgan horse. Who know? Not me, until I arrived there for a wedding and found an absolutely delightful horsey experience waiting for me. Stop 1: The National Museum of the Morgan Horse The museum is located right in town. It’s small but well done. It follows the … More Visiting Vermont: Home of the Morgan Horse
It’s not an uncommon occurrence. I needed to run an errand after riding, so I ventured out of the horse world in my breeches and boots, hair messily tied back under a baseball cap. Sometimes I’ll get questions or strange looks from other customers, but they’re generally curious and kind. Last night I had to … More The Things These Breech-Clad Legs Can Do
Centered in the Saddle 