The School of Hard Knocks
Confession: We’ve all bit knocked down from our pegs a time or two, hopefully, to get up again stronger. My daughters all ride horses. All of them. I am both happy to…
Equestrienne: Sabine Schleese, Schleese Saddlery
I had the absolute pleasure of meeting and spending time with Sabine Schleese at the American Horse Publication conference in Hunt Valley, Maryland in 2018. Sabine is the woman behind Schleese Saddlery, which…
Kids Struggle with Confidence Too
Confession: Today my normally confident daughter showed me her timid side. My eldest daughter has been riding therapy horses since she was 4-years old. Now, six years later she is incredibly confident…
Too Nervous to Ride
Confession: For the first time I’m nervous to ride my pony. Ferrous and I have a wonderful relationship and I couldn’t be happier with him. He’s predictable but challenging, something that makes…
Holistic Wellness is Not Just for the Horses
Fitness isn’t enough. I need to achieve balance with chiropractic adjustments, acupuncture, massage, and nutrition. After all, I believe in holistic wellness for horses, why not for myself? Being a certified Equine…
My Horse Suddenly Has a Skin Condition
Confession: I’m worried sick because pony has a skin infection. Like many animal lovers, I am more comfortable being ill or injured than seeing my horse or dog in pain. There is…
Equestrienne: Allison Malenfant, Redingote Equestrian
I met Allison and her partner Connie on Instagram and then IRL at the Jersey Fresh International 3-Day Event in 2018. We immediately hit it off and I found myself pausing while photographing…
If I Could Could Ride a Horse Like I Drive a Car…
Confession: If I rode a horse like a drove a car I’d be an eventer. I’ve been referred to as an aggressive yet defensive driver. What does that mean? Well, it means…
Life Lessons from Endurance Riders
Many of you might think this little Hunter/Jumper woman with occasional confidence issues would be a fish out of water at an endurance conference. But the opposite couldn’t be truer. As a…
Learning Freedom with Dr. Cook’s Bitless Bridle
I’m a believer in less is more, and using natural methods whenever possible for my horse. However, it is also difficult for me to let go of control. It wasn’t an easy decision…
Motivation from Top Equestrian Athletes
It may come as no surprise that equestrian superstars such as Charlotte Dujardin and others struggle with confidence from time to time, after all, they are only human. With great power comes great…
Equestrienne: Jamie Baldanza, This Mustang Life
There is no such thing as a coincidence. I believe everything happens for a reason, and life brings us together in mysterious ways. Last fall I attended the 2018 Equus Film Festival in…
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