Equestrian Life
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The Feral 40’s Guide to Getting Your A&$ Back in the Saddle
Something wicked this way comes! Patreon members and in-person book signings will have a special edition paperback available Fall of 2026! If you’re in your feral 40’s or feel like you can relate, this book is a hilarious and motivating reset for you. It’s a healthy combination of my signature sass with actionable advice in an easily digestible format. Sample chapters in no particular order: – [ ] The Risk of Getting Hurt – [ ] Be Scary – [ ] Celebrate the Good Days – [ ] You Don’t Have to Be the Best – [ ] Stomp on Some Toes – [ ] Your Inner Child – […
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Ticked Off
Confession: I respect all animals but I do not like arachnids, especially ticks and spiders. *Note, this post contains affiliate links if you purchase, I may get a small percentage. That said, I only recommend products I like and use myself. There are many reasons for this dislike. They are creepy, always showing up and scaring me, and I’m allergic to them. More, I think my horse is allergic to ticks. His recent skin condition, scabbing and oozing, had odd timing right after multiple tick bites this spring season. Even worse, he was diagnosed with Chronic Lyme disease after I asked my veterinarian to test him when he lost muscle…
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The Lazy Girl’s Guide to Equestrian Fashion
I spend so much time with animals, covered in fur and dirt, that when I go out in the evenings, I don't want to overthink my clothing. I want to be comfortable but cute, too!
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Hijinks on the High Seas
Join us for the first Adulting with Horses Podcast Cruise on August 20, 2027. Experience two days at sea on Royal Caribbean's Adventure of the Seas, including stops in Bimini, Bahamas, and Labadee, Haiti. Enjoy activities like Happy Hours and live sessions, with special gifts for early bookings by July 15, 2026.
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The Comeback
Surprise, I’m back my friends. No promises, but I’m going to try writing more regularly because dammit- it makes me happy. The reality is, my life is chaos in real time. But you’re probably an adult amateur, so you get it. I am definitely not the only one. For me, it was this pesky thing called separation and divorce. I spent most of 2024 and 2025 navigating the ups and downs of dissolving a 20+ year relationship with the father of my children. No matter how well we mediated between us and the lawyers, there are bound to be heightened emotions and a whole lot of uncertainty. Uncertainty for me,…
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Bucket List Activated: The Last Frontier
If you know me at all, then you are aware I have a deep love of nature- especially the mountains. Something most people don’t know, though, is I am originally from the Pacific Northwest. I was born just east of San Francisco and shortly thereafter moved to a little town nestled between Seattle and Tacoma, Washington. My earliest memories involve going into my backyard to pick and eat wild blueberries. With my hands and mouth full, I would then follow the little deer path down into the ravine that ran along the back of the houses along our street, Bouncy moss and emerald-green ferns on the ground were sheltered by…
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Beyond Expectations
An Extraordinary Equestrian Journey from Deadly Diagnosis to the Paralympic Games by Sydney Collier and Heather Wallace Wow. I guess I’ve been pretty quiet on the blog over here. Sometimes I joke that I thrive in chaos. Perhaps, the busier I am the less I have to face the problems in my life. Of course, you probably won’t identify with that- wink wink. I’ve been working on a HUGE project behind the scenes and it’s finally coming to completion. My first traditionally-published book is now available for sale and I couldn’t be more proud! By Sydney Collier with Heather Wallace Shortly after Sydney Collier began riding at age seven, she was diagnosed…
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Can A Timid Rider Be Converted?
Yes! For me, being a timid rider is a personality trait. I’m careful, I’m overthinking, and prefer to take the slow, steady approach. My daughter was different. When she started riding at age 6, she was extremely timid. Unlike other children, she knew she could get hurt and was wary. Her first canter was an accident (like many others) and she panicked, resulting in her first fall. For a time, she needed to rebuild her confidence. She spoke up for her needs with her trainer, who agreed to go at her pace. She was supported and never made to feel “less than” because she was worried. Over the years, I’ve…
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Black Friday Blast: SMALL Business Give BIG Discounts
On this special episode of Adulting with Horses, Natalie and I want to highlight some friends of ours with amazing small, women-owned businesses! Even better, they have each offered a special promotional discount, between 15-25% depending on the brand, for our listeners. We are joined in person by several of these wonderful brands so listen in to hear about them in their own words! Below is a list of our participants and what they are offering. For each website site, enter promo code AWH23 to get big savings this November 24-December 1st (or use their site wide sale!). Don’t wait, you won’t find savings like this anywhere else! Ride IQ…
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Riding Different Horses Gives Me Confidence
I got on a horse that wasn’t mine today. It was a client’s horse that I had known and worked on for years. We had a little more time than expected so she asked, “Do you want to get on?” Now, I divide horses into two categories: ones that I would ride, and ones that I would never ride. Simple. This horse was one that I’ve always liked. So I figured, “Why not?” I donned her helmet and hopped on to do a little walk/trot around the arena. It felt great. As a timid rider that might seem strange, but I grew up catch riding and being assigned random horses…
