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Confessions of a Timid Rider
My Name is Heather and I Have a Confession I Let Fear Take Over I’m a returning adult rider that has been back in the saddle about 8 years now. I rode for several years as a child but stopped because of my anxiety. Self doubt that I was not good at what I loved best. For a long time I let that fear get in the way. It was easy to step away and say it was due to college. To get caught up in those four years away and pretend to be an adult. I focused on books rather than animals and followed a path into publishing…
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Painted Pony Package Brings Childish Glee
Did you know that there are monthly subscription boxes for children? Meet The Painted Pony Package, started in 2017, which Cameron received as a gift recently.The opinions and experiences are our own. What is a Subscription Box? Subscription boxes are a marketing strategy and a way of distributing niche products regularly, usually every month. There are boxes for everything you can think of: jewelry, shoes, socks, beauty supplies, pet supplies, and of course equestrian boxes! Painted Pony Package One of these equestrian boxes is called the Painted Pony Package. Started by a mother and daughter, it features a few educational items and a lot of FUN items for…
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Green-Lipped Mussels, Are They Strong Enough to Combat Arthritis?
There is a supplement that keeps popping up in my feed, chats, and conversations. Read on to learn about the superfood taking the pet world by storm- green shell mussels. One of the best joint supplements for your pet. This all-natural supplement has become increasingly popular for animals with arthritis and joint pain. As an equine massage therapist and canine massage therapist I am always interested in natural ways to reduce inflammation in my clients. What Are Green-Lipped Mussels? The green-lipped or green shell mussel is one of the largest species of mussels. They are found off the shores of New Zealand. The native Maoris have been used these mussels…
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Holistic Aromatherapy for Horses
I started blogging as a way to inform others of the benefits of holistic wellness for our animals, both horse and dog. In my practice at Bridle & Bone Wellness LLC, I see firsthand the amazing benefits of natural techniques such as massage and aromatherapy. There has been a lot of interest from equestrians and dog owners around the world, as well as fellow bloggers. One of my favorite things about blogging over the last year is the network of other writers and pet lovers that I’ve connected with around the world. Through the Equestrian Bloggers Facebook group, I met Lindsey Rains of Alta Mira Horsemanship (now Horse Rookie!). What…
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Big Horses Result in Big Falls
Confessions of a Timid Rider: I fell off Delight for the first time. Ouch. Big horses result in big falls. I forget how big Delight is until something reminds me. Do you ever feel like you can’t get anything right some days or even weeks? Maybe it’s this looming solar eclipse, I don’t know. After days of technological chaos, I was excited to ride Delight. We had a fun lesson last week when I got out of my own way, and the weather was proving to be overcast. So much better than the glaring sunshine we’ve recently had. Unfortunately, things started off on the wrong foot.…
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Interview with Cornelia Dorr, Rising Eventer
Cornelia Dorr is a rising star in the eventing world. At 19 years old, she has a strong work ethic and a passion for her horses. I had the pleasure of attending and photographing this year’s Jersey Fresh International at the Horse Park of New Jersey. Very quickly, Cornelia stood out as a young rider. On Day 1 she won first place in dressage over veteran riders from around the world. When asked for an interview for my blog, she graciously accepted and said she was already familiar with it! Read on to find out more about this promising equestrian. Getting to Know Cornelia Dorr Q:…
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Struggling with Motivation
Confessions of a Timid Rider: Some days I’m not Motivated to Ride Horses are my passion, but I tend to doubt my skill and often question myself. I don’t think I’m alone in that. But today I did not set myself up for success. In fact, I really made some poor decisions and as such struggled with motivation. Exhaustion I hadn’t ridden in two whole weeks! My barn has pony camp, which really reduces available riding time without a thousand kids running around screaming. Not that Delight cares. But I do. I ride for pleasure and for the thrill of spending time with my favorite boy, not to dodge children…
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Blogger Recognition Award, Pet Edition
Blogging has taken on a life of its own. While it started as a way to journal online, it has transformed into a way to market brands or products; or publicize important news. Ever heard of the Huffington Post? My blog is an amalgamation of all three. I’m incredibly proud of it. I received a lovely surprise recently! Bridle & Bone was nominated by For the Love of Paws for the Blogger Recognition Award- Pet Edition 2017. I am extremely humbled and honored. Thank you Shelby! What is the Blogger Recognition Award? The Blogger Recognition Award is awarded to bloggers by bloggers who appreciate the hard work, dedication, and vast amount…
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The Perils of Not Owning Your Own Horse
It’s confession time. My name is Heather and I have a problem. I’m obsessed with horses. My husband likes to point out all the perils of owning a horse. What if they get hurt, what if they get sick, what if we go on vacation, lose our jobs, etc. etc. etc. But what I would like to talk about is the perils of NOT owning your own horse.
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Welcoming Homemade Dog Food from NomNomNow
Like most pet owners, I want the best for my dogs. I want them to be healthy and happy. Of course, while there are some amazing benefits to a raw diet, this is not something I am able to do with small children in the house. So judge me if you want to, but this busy mom and business owner gives her dogs a combination of high-quality kibble and fresh cooked dog food. I wish I could say that I always have fresh food for my dogs. With two businesses and three children, however, life gets pretty busy. So I was very intrigued to learn more about NomNomNow.…
Equestrian Author and Podcast Host
