Yes, I’m a few days behind on this post but can you blame me? I was pretty busy being excited about getting engaged! Five things I learned from Rolex Dressage Day: Dress for all the weather. It was pretty cold in the morning, even though the forecast called for temperatures in the mid-80s for later … More 5 Things to Know about Rolex Dressage Day(s)
They say Rolex is the #bestweekendallyear and you guys…it was all that and more, because I brought home the best thing ever: A fiance! The Scene: Chelsie and I were way out at The Hollow, which is the cross country jump combination that is literally as far away from everything as you can get. While Patrick … More A Very Rolex Proposal
We made it to Lexington for Rolex! We opted out of the first day of Dressage to give the boys a day of non-horse related activities and hit up a couple of distilleries in town. Woodford Reserve was gorgeous and historic. I’m not really a bourbon drinker but theirs was actually quite smooth and drinkable. The … More But First, Bourbon & Tacos
I had a lesson on Stryder recently while his leaser, who usually rides in my lesson, was on vacation. (Lucky duck!) It turned out to be an enlightening lesson. I mean, they all are, but this one especially. I have become used to horses that require a more active ride, which means I don’t have … More Do Less
You are required to read the title of this post with this type of inflection: The a-MAAAAYYYY-zing MAY-sie. It’s just how it’s done. Who is The Amazing Masie? She is my trainer’s horse. She’s a grey Dutch Thoroughbred mare and she’s so adorable and fancy. A few weeks ago, I got a text from Trainer … More The Amazing Maisie
Whoa, somehow it’s April now! The first quarter of 2017 has gone by so quickly. It seemed like a good time to check in on how my goals for the year are coming along. RIDING Weekly lessons; average two dressage and two jumping per month. Wisconsin weather has not been kind; I’ve had several canceled lessons … More 2017 Goals: 3 Month Check In
In case you didn’t know, there is an entire roster of horse-related content you can listen to, for free, anytime. Eventing shows. Driving shows. Racing shows. Jumping shows. Dressage shows. Health shows, humor shows, rodeo shows, horsemanship shows, literally any show you could want. Allow me to introduce you to the Horse Radio Network. Did … More #TryPod: Horse Radio Network
I tried to title this post: “Who Can Ride My Horse? Blog Hop – Can I Ride Your Horse? Edition.” But that is hella long and also looks really awkward with all that funky grammar. Anyway. Olivia over at Hellomylivia started an informal blog hop about how she decides who can ride her horse. It’s … More Who Can Ride My Horse? – Hellomylivia Blog Hop
Okay so I know the traditionally agreed-upon definition of “RBF” is “resting bitch face” (which, arguably, I do have). But does anyone out there suffer from riding bitch face? I have had a strong case of it in the past. I think it’s just how I look when I concentrate. I just look like I’m mad/upset/frustrated but … More Do You Suffer from RBF?
Since going to a once-a-week riding program after a couple years of 4-6 days per week, I found my fitness level plummeted. Fast. And because I don’t have an option for riding more often right now, I decided to start running (again). When I started running over the summer I just kind of…started running. No … More Getting Riding Fit with C25K
