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Because it’s never just about the riding
So why, exactly, are we doing this? Knowing the “why” for your Horsey Life
If you’ve ever set goals or been working on something challenging, you’ve probably heard that it’s important to know your “why”. It’s important for things like fitness goals - having a reason that you’re emotionally connected to makes it easier to go to the gym or...
A trot down memory lane
They say that those who don’t learn from the past are doomed to repeat it. As midlife riders who have been out of the saddle for a while, we’re more likely to wish we could repeat it! How is it that the carefree (and pain-free) days of riding as a teen have morphed...
Is this mistake hurting your relationship with your horse?
Do your clothes from 9th grade still fit? Chances are good that your answer to this is a resounding “NO” (or maybe, “I wish!!) Over the intervening years, our bodies have changed. Whether altered by childbirth, injuries, or simply more calories consumed than expended,...
10 Ways to Find Yourself on a Horse
As a mid-life, happily married woman, I have to confess, horses add a lot to my life that I just don't get elsewhere. They fulfill my desire for beauty, for nurturing, for connecting with another life form, and yes, even for petting something warm and fuzzy. (Although...
Five ways with connect to your horse (and your life!)
In the last post, I spoke a bit about the need to put yourself first. The trouble a lot of us have with that is that we have no idea where to start. We're not even aware of the need to start - we cruise through our life on auto pilot, and quite frankly, our auto pilot...
I have a message for you, on behalf of your horse…
You need to start putting yourself first. Your horse would really love to spend an hour or so with you. I know, I know - you've got a to-do list a mile long. You have to take the dog to the vet, get another load of laundry done, and you're in charge of the...
So stressed when you get to the barn that you don’t even want to ride?
Follow my blog with Bloglovin Check out this quick exercise! If you’re like many women, getting to the barn to ride usually happens after you’ve spent the day at work, taken care of the family, done a load or 10 of laundry, and tried to find the cupcake pan that you...