Playing Catch Up
Unsurprisingly, as basically every aspect of my life has gotten exponentially busier, blogging has fallen a bit by the wayside. In a lot of ways, riding has too. Up until…
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July 31, 2020
Dare I Make Plans…
So far, plans in 2020 feel a bit like slamming my face repeatedly against a brick wall. I guess I am just a slow learner because, here I am, trying…
February 25, 2020
I’m Doing Something Wrong
Let's be honest, I have not been riding a ton lately. In fact, yesterday's lesson was our 4th ride in 3 weeks. My rides have been short and light, and…
February 12, 2020
4 Years with May & Updates
Four Years of May as Well Last Friday marked 4 YEARS with Ms. May. This mare has redefined my relationship with horses. She helped me become an eventer. And, honestly,…
May 7, 2019
My Complicated Relationship with Showing
Warning in advance - most of these videos are VERY OLD and of VERY POOR quality with annoying music. Mute and watch at your own discretion haha. I have been…
April 23, 2019
“Real Eventing” & Imposter Syndrome
Apologies in advance for a rather rambly, stream of consciousness post. Riding at the horse park for our competition was a bit surreal. Spring Bay is a bit of a…
April 17, 2019
2019 Spring Bay Horse Trials – Show Jumping
While my background is completely hunter jumper (from ages 6 - 23), somehow, show jumping is the only phase that wants to give me pause. However, this time I was…
April 9, 2019
2019 Spring Bay Horse Trails – Dressage
I want to start the recap of this weekend's event with so many "thank you"s. I am not sure who I can thank first or even the most. Obviously, a…
April 8, 2019
2019 Show Season – Hopes and Dreams
While we have our first show this weekend, I figured I would break down what the plan is this season. The plan is a bit finicky because I want to…
April 4, 2019
Getting With The Program
Last night, I had my first lesson in... a while. Anyone else sick of hearing me say this? I AM sick of hearing ME say this. I had originally wanted…
February 13, 2019