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Equestrian Lifestyle, My Life
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February 18, 2023

What Each of My Horses Cost to Buy

Horses cost money. In fact, horses are well known for costing money, it's basically one of their defining characteristics. Tell someone you have horses, and the first thing they say is, "Oh, must be expensive," or some variation of that. [...]

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Equestrian Style, Riding Style
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February 13, 2023

Sync Equestrian Winter Breeches Review

I've been wearing Sync Equestrian's Winter Breeches for a while now, so it's time for the review! Full disclosure, I am a regular photographer for Sync. I do a lot of their e-commerce photos, and the more styled fashion shoots. It's a woman=run[...]

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learning about your horse
F#, Horses, Riding
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February 6, 2023

A Re-Introduction to Stu

I moved to a new barn at the beginning of January. Stu was at the previous barn about three months, and it was three months of mostly frustration. I didn't even want to go see him because I wasn't having fun. There were definitely a few rides t[...]

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Equestrian Self Care, Recipes
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February 2, 2023

I am Declaring War on Sugar

I, Courtney, am addicted to sugar. I love it. I will devour just about anything with sugar on it.  When I mean devour, I really mean devour. I am the person at parties who goes back for a second slice of cake, and if I can sneak it, a thir[...]

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Equestrian Lifestyle, Riding
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January 25, 2023

When is it Time to Move to a New Barn?

I was working one day, taking photos are a client's barn when it dawned on me that the client's barn had children's toys by the arena. There were tables set up for children to eat. In fact, that barn had literal children scattered on the proper[...]

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Equestrian Lifestyle, F#, Horses
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December 5, 2022

Why Do We Do This?

There are times where I wonder why I still have horses. My life seems complicated enough as it is, and then add that I have three horses spread out on two different properties, all the expense of keeping them, all the time spent caring for them[...]

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Equestrian Lifestyle, Photography
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November 8, 2022

The Power of Practice

Life happens. I try to update my blog once a week, aiming for Mondays, but sometimes I just get caught up in life, and I don't have time to write up a blog post. This week, It was because I've been busy at my real job, being a photographer.&nbs[...]

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Equestrian Family
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October 31, 2022

Having a Human Baby: A Guide for Equestrians

So you've decided you want a human baby. This could be a good decision, human babies can be useful for many things, including overbearing, unconditional and unstoppable love, much like a dog, but without the ability to leave them in the house t[...]

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F#, Horses, Riding
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October 17, 2022

The First Three Rides

I am now riding my own horse, a truly incredible feat. After a bit of a rocky start, he's smoothed out and doing much better. My trainer did do lots of groundwork and rides in the last two weeks to get him to this point, but I was not present f[...]

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F#, Riding
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October 10, 2022

Bringing Stu Home

It's been just shy of two years since I sent Stu away. Life has changed so much since then. Well, I birthed out my litter of babies. That's basically it... with me I mean. I guess the world as a whole has gone through some changes, some of whic[...]

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