Your camera roll is probably already filled with photos of your horses. They are definitely the best subject you could be photographing, and I highly encourage this habit. If you're wondering how to take your photos to the next level, you've come to the right place. There are a few guidelines[...]
These days, Stu and I have an understanding. We are a serious partnership, building our skills. When I come to his field, he leaves his grass and comes to me. We head into the barn, barn up, and get ready for some work. Okay, so... I'm 90% sure that this understanding came about because of[...]
There was a time when people didn't know how horses moved. They knew they had four legs, and they moved all of those legs somehow, but those legs moved much too fast at the trot and gallop for people to full understand what they were seeing. People had different theories. Some believed that t[...]
Horses are sold every day. It’s just how the horse world works. People breed horses, and then sell them. People race horses, and then sell them. People train horses, and then sell them. People buy horses in one market, move them to another market and sell them. They are considered livestock by th[...]
Owning a horse is a popular dream. If you're here, it's probably because you've always dreamed of having your own horse, and you want to find a way to make it a reality. I wanted to share my tips of how to have an affordable horse, based on my decades of owning horses. I've keep horses at home and[...]
I hate that there is still snow covering my property. My arena is still covered in snow. My trailer is still surrounded by snow. My trainer hasn't confirmed that her arena is uncovered, so I'm assuming she is still covered in snow too. Dave is lamenting that I was making riding progress, and[...]
It finally stopped snowing. Hurrahs are in order. Friday afternoon Saturday There was lots and lots of snow, and lots and lots of wind. Dave and I dug lots of paths, but after realizing how far away my barn is from my house, I decided it was easier to just struggle through t[...]
I'm trying to get in as many lessons as possible before my next show. Even though I still have to get through my three nervous experiences before getting a good experience, I'd like to make the next one as not nervous as possible. Tuesday, was the first of my two lessons this week. But, instead o[...]
My Saturday timeline: 10:00am - Even thought trainer said to get there at 11am, still lazily sitting around, drinking coffee. Justify sitting by deciding to use time to put on makeup. Forget to put on makeup. 10:38am - Load up Berry and head out. 11:54am - Arrive at venue. Terrified that I[...]
After feeling disappointed that I didn't do better at my show, I had a prep talk with myself. I sternly told myself that I need to put in much more effort, and be braver. At my show, I basically went into potato spaghetti mode, put in no effort, and forgot everything I've been working on for months[...]