It’s About The Journey

It’s About The Journey

Why do I love dressage? For me, riding horses isn’t a means to an end.  It isn’t all about competing or being in the spotlight.  Don’t get me wrong- I like to do well and win prizes just like everyone else.  But the real reason I love dressage are those...
Winter riding isn’t so bad. Right?

Winter riding isn’t so bad. Right?

I arrive at the barn mid-to-late afternoon.  The temperature is just below freezing and it’s snowing those big puffy flakes that drift down like you are in a snow globe.  There is already a good 4-5 inches of snow on the ground.  The roads...
Winter Motivation Tips

Winter Motivation Tips

For those of us who are not lucky enough to head south for the winter, we are struggling through the daily battles of freezing temperatures, snow, ice, frozen water, the lack of daylight, and just plain lack of motivation. Some of us are taking care of our own horses...