Ready for a Blizzard with the Ovation Dafna Boot
Winter riding can be fun and fulfilling with the perfect equipment. Finding the right gear can mean the difference between life or death, or in my case- warm toes. …
How to Choose the Perfect Horse for a Nervous Rider
Choosing the perfect horse for a nervous rider is not always easy, but it is possible to find a balance between safe and challenging. A nervous rider is you, your trainer, or…
Positive Affirmations with Kick-On Cards
I write my blog to share my personal feelings and struggles about being a returning adult equestrian with confidence issues. Through writing these posts I learn a lot about myself. I never considered…
It’s Not My Horse, It’s Me (A Long Way to Go Part 2)
There has been a lot of feedback from my post describing my realization my confidence needs work after a recent trail ride. Some of the feedback has been supportive, but a lot of…
A Long Way to Go (Part 1)
Confession: Today was interesting. I realized just how far I need to go to work on my confidence. I think I underestimate myself constantly. I spoke with my husband today and was…
Sticks N Pones Talks Confidence
Hi, I’m Katie and as I’m doing a guest blog I thought I’d do a really quick introduction before I give you my three tips to being a more confident rider. I…
Gain Confidence to Do Anything with Three Steps
Confidence is a tricky thing for all people, not just equestrians. Too much confidence and you may make mistakes. However, if you have too little determination, you stop trying and miss out on…
Top Ten Posts of 2018
2018 was a banner year for me in many ways. While my blog Bridle & Bone was nominated for Best Beyond Paws Pet Blog, shortly after I needed to rebrand due to…
Is My Horse Too Good for Me?
Confession: My horse is perfect. Yes, yes, we all say the same because all of our horses are the best! Horses are in many ways a perfect creature. They are graceful, delicate,…
My Favorite Horsey Things
It’s the holiday season. But all equestrians know that there is no perfect time to buy tack or pick up something special for your animal. So I got to thinking…this year I bought…
The Incredible Power of Connection
It is the nature of my blog that I reveal my innermost confessions and feelings relating to the world and riding. In doing so my goal is to show you that you are…
Travels to the 2018 Equus Film Festival
2018 has been a year of travel for me. I’ve journeyed wide and far through the US and off to adventures in Mongolia as well. But this November 29- December 2 I found…
Be Bold. Be Brave. Be Honest.
