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 reviewed the photos taken at our last show, I realized something. The position of my back is terrible when landing off a jump. I mean, really bad. I think this realization was so stark because I’d also just finished watching a video of the winning rider in an equitation final, so of course she looked … More Baby Got Back (Problems)
A quick reminder: My goals for this weekend’s show were to have rhythm and clarity. I put them in that order because it’s hard to achieve clarity without rhythm and the level of control and calmness that it provides. And I also wanted to not die of heat stroke. So did we achieve our goals? … More Show Recap: Sweet Summertime
Since our last show, life has been a whirlwind. I have traveled by plane, I have traveled by car, I have gone camping, I have been to a wedding, I have moved to a new place (but still in the same city). I have done all this while also keeping up with my full time job … More Rhythm & Clarity
I came across this lovely little story as I was scrolling through my Facebook feed. It’s worth a watch. Warning: May require tissues!
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
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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
I am bursting with pride. Drifter went to his very first show this weekend. And he was a rockstar. He was a little nervous when we arrived, but settled right into his stall and from then on he offered a calm demeanor and willing attitude the whole weekend. I honestly went into the weekend totally prepared … More Drifter’s First Show
When I got my new saddle, I knew it was a tiny bit wide. After several rides I decided I wanted to find a half pad to give a little extra padding and lift the pommel up off his withers a bit more. My budget was not large; Ogilvy and Ecogold were out. I thought … More Review: Ovation Europa Half Pad
Centered in the Saddle 