Half pads. Do you use one? I seem to see them everywhere lately, but that may be selective vision (is that even a thing?). You know, like when you are thinking a lot about something, and then start seeing that thing everywhere? Yeah, that’s happening. I’ve been tentatively looking for a half pad for awhile … More Tack Talk: The Half Pad Debate
This video from Horse Collaborative is just everything. While I have not actually heard the phrase, “are you serving salsa with those chips?” – though I probably have deserved it – it just cracks me up every time. Some of the other phrases are all too familiar. (Especially, “did you count your strides?”) If you’re … More “Are You Serving Salsa with those Chips?”
Not too long ago I read an article about how women tend use qualifying words like “just” to pacify those around them. In a work setting, it could be used like this: “I’m just checking to see when you might have that project completed.” Just. It softens things. Makes you less demanding. Less “bossy.” Since … More Why I’m Banishing the Words “I Don’t Know” from My Vocabulary
It’s no secret that horseback riding is an expensive hobby. For evidence, see this, this and this. So, I recently put together a new budget plan for myself, so that I can save for things like horse shows and a new computer (since I live in a state of low-level anxiety that my current 8-year-old … More Eating on a Braid-String Budget
Last week, Twinkle had a visit from the chiropractor, so I rode Drifter in my lesson. Usually we either jump or work on fairly advanced stuff since the lesson is a group of older competitive riders, so I was both excited and slightly nervous about riding Drifter in that environment. But I was mostly looking … More That Time I Jumped Drifter
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
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
Well, hot dang. I don’t know how it’s been two months since I’ve actively posted anything. Well, that’s not true, I know exactly how it’s been that long. Life, both with the horses and without, has been incredibly busy, and eventually something had to give. That something ended up being this blog. So, what to … More Suddenly Summer…Sorta
It’s not super warm in Wisconsin (yet), but when I was down in Florida for Live Oak International, it was hot. Don’t get me wrong, I loved being in the warm weather; but my body was like hey man, wtf? It’s like 90 degrees, can we please find some shade? Unfortunately the answer to that … More Review: EIS Cool Shirt
OH. EM. GEE. Guys, I saw some really awesome showjumping today. It was so awesome. But because it’s been a long day, and tomorrow will be even longer with Marathon and the Grand Prix, I will simply leave you with these videos of just a few of the incredible riders I saw. Margie Engle in … More Live Oak International Day 2
Centered in the Saddle 