Growing up in Florida, I very rarely wore gloves. I would throw on a lightweight pair for horse-shows only. I couldn’t stand them. My blistered hands wanted glove love, but I felt so far from the bit when wearing them. Over the last five years living in the Arctic North Mid-Atlantic, I’m learning to tolerate them. This winter […]
No doubt you’ve been told to “dress for the job you want, not the one you have.” But have you ever thought about dressing for the ride you want? When it comes to the career world, the saying relates to how others view you. In the context of horses, dressing for success is about confidence […]
It’s a belated Christmas and Year of the Horse gift to myself! My bridle and saddle are brand new. Scratch that. The leather looks brand new. For a fraction of the price. The buckles? My bit? Reins? Stirrups? Those will have to be the subject of another post. And the tack certainly doesn’t feel brand new […]
I have saddle bags. And not the kind that carry your lunch. These are the kind a few over-indulgent lunches become. I will turn 30 in the Year of the Horse. I am determined to lose (and not find) ten pounds. I believe it will improve my riding. Studies estimate that horses can carry from […]
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