When I read the initial report back in May that Chicago’s Balmoral Park was purchased by HITS, I was giddy. Living in Southeastern Wisconsin has its benefits, sure; but it has its limitations in terms of international-level jumping opportunities. No more! The park will be renovated into a world-class hunter/jumper venue, with its first shows beginning … More New Goal: Ride at HITS Balmoral Park
I have to admit, I’ve developed somewhat of an obsession with sun shirts since I got my first one – an EIS – last winter in Florida. I want all the sun shirts. So, I might have gone a little crazy this spring when I found some on sale. I ordered three of them in one … More Review: Kastel Denmark Sun Shirt
I know I already posted a video today, but trust me: This one is way more intense and goosebumps-inducing. I. Love. The. Olympics. Only 79 days to go until the opening ceremonies in Rio. And this video makes me even more excited! Which Olympics sports are your favorite to watch (other than Equestrian, duh)?
Nope, not my new horse! Kimmie recently got a new horse, a beautiful bay mare! The day after she arrived, we went out and did a quick photo session of the pair. They’re so cute!
Is it possible that it was just four months ago that I posted about saddle searching in earnest? It feels like a lifetime. I had been tentatively searching for a little while before that. And I finally found one! I spent the first few months of my search doing a lot of research while I waited for … More Saddle Success!
I took a photography course last week to help me learn to use the manual settings on the new, wonderful camera that I got for Christmas. Over the weekend I snapped some photos of Drifter and I think he looks darn handsome! They’re all sort of the same, but I only had a few minutes. … More A Wintery Photoshoot
If you’re not a fan of Horse Nation yet, then I don’t know where you’ve been the last few years. It’s pretty much the best site for horse news, fun articles and inside scoops. There’s also Eventing Nation, which I love equally as much even though I don’t event (YET. Someday, eventing…I’m coming for you). … More Hooray! Jumper Nation is Here!
News: I have started a new job! Now I am surrounded by people who don’t yet know that I’m a horse person. And that’s inevitably going to lead to some confusing conversations. I can’t tell you how many times in the past that I’ve said, “I’m going to the barn tomorrow morning,” only to have … More Things Horse People Say That Have Absolutely No Meaning in the Real World
Props, Amazon Prime. You got me with your adorable miniature horse and herd of beautiful (but rude) black horses.
The call comes from your instructor (or maybe you’re just really masochistic motivated): “drop your irons.” And at first you’re like: okay, I got this. Yeah. I’m awesome! I’m so strong and balanced! Half a lap around the arena you’re like, By now your legs are really burning. Maybe your instructor is giggling gleefully in the middle … More Throwback Thursday: Thoughts while Riding without Stirrups
Centered in the Saddle 