Slow and Steady

I’ve been bringing Roz back into work after she had approximately 6 weeks off. It doesn’t sound like she should need that much work to get back to where she was, but it’s deceiving. Roz is a particular horse, that when she does not feel good she lets you know. She will still work as

Climbing the Ladder to a Better Self

We are all trying our best. I often forget this. Sometimes, I don’t try my best. I want to, but going hard every time in every way is the formula for burnout. I think the idea of grind culture and side hustles can be toxic. Ok, I even hate calling it toxic, because even that

Social Medialaise

Step One: Scroll through in utter boredom and admire all the pretty horses. Contemplate why I’m not more successful in my: Riding Social media posts Career Relationships Life Consider the differences of Envy and Jealousy Envy involves discontent, longing for what another may possess Jealousy entails suspicion and rivalry Evaluate self-worth Inevitable conclusion: I should

Change Favors the Brave

One of the hardest things we face as equestrians is when we discover that we might have travelled down the wrong path. The overly analytical might even wonder if perhaps they have not gone far enough and are stopping too soon. Or perhaps they are so far gone haven’t realized the predicament until now. Nonetheless,

The Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Horse

When I was a junior, I rode a horse that reared up and flipped over on me. I understand this is a fear of most riders. I don’t share it to brag, indeed, it is not something I find brag-worthy. More, it demonstrates my ridiculous notion of what I do and do not consider a

Everything I Know I Learned From My Horse

I have written blogs before. I usually end up so far up my own ass I can’t breathe. Not on purpose, simply by trying express myself, desperate to connect, and ultimately disappointed in my mercurial nature. But this time is different—isn’t it always? I just want to write about horses. Why “Off Course”? My life