Don’t get me wrong, I like being a grown-up. I have a job I enjoy doing something that I am good at, which pays the bills and (mostly) covers a comfortable living that includes horses. I have a wonderful family, a stellar boyfriend and a close group of friends. I am also lucky enough to … More 5 Reasons Being a Horse-Crazy Adult Kind of Sucks
A few weeks ago, my mom was in town and kindly came out to the barn to take photos during my riding lesson. I have found that I have plenty of show photos but hardly any of “regular” riding. It happened that we had a conditioning lesson planned so we popped over a couple of … More Photos: Summer Evening in the Field
Feel free to debate me on this point, but Drifter has become the handsomest horse in the world, as far as I’m concerned. He has shedded out into the rich gray-brown mocha-y color with dapples, and highlights in his mane and tail. Add in the dark points on his legs and face, the dorsal stripe, … More The Handsomest Horse in the Land
Wow, it has been quite a good three months. I can’t believe I’m about to officially turn 5 years old! I’ve been learning a lot with my Person and we’ve gotten really good at some things. I am starting to fill out and look like a real adult horse instead of a baby. These last … More Drifter’s Diary: Part II
I had an unfortunate incident last night during my lesson, while we were doing grid work. Heels down, leg on = beautiful form: Heels not down, leg not on = nearly going over the jump without the horse: These are both screen captures from videos that my patient mother took. For giggles, here are the … More Heels. Put Them Down.
Today is my birthday! I have successfully completed one quarter of a century of life, and have begun the next quarter-century. (The first few hours have been pretty great. Here’s hoping the next 25 years follow suit!) In the spirit of turning another year older, I’ve been thinking about all the things I’ve done so … More 26 Things for 26 Years
I LOVE thinking of fun horse names. Will I ever use 99% of them? Nope. That’s okay, it’s still fun…which is why I’m so pumped for Hand Gallop’s blog hop! What’s the origin of your horse’s show name and barn name? Since I’ve begun working with Drifter with the goal of showing him (in like two years … More Hand Gallop’s Blog Hop: What’s in a Name?
Today I felt profoundly thankful. It was a lovely fall day and the sun was out at the farm. Not too long ago I was struggling with the fact that I simply cannot have a horse right now due to the financial burden. That didn’t stop me from obsessing over every new horse available through New … More Perspective Shift
So many of us are so tempted to do what we think we’re supposed to do. This awesome comic strip is a reminder that what we should really be doing is what makes us feel fulfilled. What would you do if money were no object? More importantly: are you actually doing that?
Yeah…it’s a thing. Apparently it’s been around since the 1970s, and is like a cross between polo, basketball and rugby. You know what? Just watch the video. What really impresses me (beyond the tackling, the riders hanging out of their saddles at full tilt and the precision of the scoring) is that the riders seem … More Quidditch on Horseback
Centered in the Saddle 