Throwback Thursday this week resurfaces a post from October 9, 2013. You can also read the original here. I recently came across a post called “Top 3 Reasons Why America’s Producing so Many Mediocre Instructors” and was intrigued enough to read it. Partially, my curiosity stemmed from the fact that I don’t believe my instructors are … More Throwback Thursday: Are American Riding Instructors Mediocre?
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 Thoughts while Riding without Stirrups
A while back I got some awesome deals on new horsey products, including a new pair of breeches. Having ridden in them many times and washed them a few times (yes, guys, I ride in my breeches more than once before I wash them and you cannot tell me I’m the only one who does … More Review: TuffRider Ladies Cotton Schoolers Breeches
Do you ever have those moments where you’re so happy you can physically feel it expanding in your chest, and you know you’re happy, and you also know exactly how happy you are, and the moment is even sweeter for realizing the extent of that happiness? That’s how this weekend was for me. This weekend was … More Wings on Our Feet, with Hearts Full of Joy
Last weekend I had the pleasure of helping a dear friend at her first Combined Driving Event! Chelsie brought her utterly adorable American Shetland Pony, aptly named Here Comes Trouble, to tackle the three phases. Wait a second, you haven’t told us what on Earth is Combined Driving? Combined Driving is a bit like eventing for driving … More Combined Driving 101
Recently, I was riding a horse who is building stamina after an injury. Part of his regimen includes trotting for 15 minutes in each direction. Because he’s not asked to collect or bend right now, I decided to work on my own position. I focused on feeling my weight evenly in my heels, keeping my shoulders … More Avoiding Habit Pitfalls
I recently was doing some research on different types of leg wraps and boots for horses, and found that there is a lot of information out there, but it is scattered and not easy to find in one place. I think there are a lot of people out there who may look at boots the … More To Boot or Not to Boot: That is the Question.
This morning I read a post from Horse Listening (a great blog, you should definitely check it out!) that is called “Top 10 Ways to Be a Star (Horse Riding) Student.” Normally I find the articles on Horse Listening to be insightful and thought-provoking. However, I completely disagreed with much of this particular article. Obviously I did … More The #1 Way to Be a Good Riding Student
This weekend there was a show that three teammates were riding in. Although not showing, I went to be a cheerleader/groom/photographer/Sherpa. It was a very successful day for everyone, bringing in a pile of blue ribbons, plenty of other colors and a division high-point champion. I had my hands on a very nice digital SLR camera with … More Photos: A Look Inside a Show Day
I have recently created a Facebook Page and Twitter profile for this blog! I hope you will connect with me socially. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/centeredinthesaddle Twitter: @stay_centered | https://twitter.com/stay_centered I decided to start these social profiles because I often find myself thinking, reading or giggling about something horse-related that wouldn’t make for a long-form blog post. However, I don’t … More Let’s Get Social!
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