Every time I go to the tack shop I tell myself that I need to get new brushes. I’ll stop in front of them all hung up on the wall or overflowing out of buckets and ponder which ones I want after feeling them all for softness. Then I’ll tell myself that I don’t reallyContinue reading “Product Review: Emily’s Equine Creations Custom Brushes”
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NHHJA Spring Show—Winging It!
First show of the season: CHECK!
Transformation: 2015-2016
The first year I did this, there was quite a difference in both Ax’s musculature and movement—you could literally see him bulk up and move correctly over the months. Last year’s post wasn’t as satisfying with its fair share ups and downs. Even though it started rough, we progressed to where we were better than we had been theContinue reading “Transformation: 2015-2016”
Show Prep Routines
While I have been horrifically failing to do the #heelsdownchallenge each month, I couldn’t ignore this month’s topic—what is your competition ritual? As I am packing and prepping for our first multi-day show in over a year, I found myself needing to brush up on how the heck to get ready and what the heck to pack.Continue reading “Show Prep Routines”
Give Yourself More Credit
Almost two months ago I took a much needed lesson with one of my old coaches from high school and before I even mounted my designated horse, I issued a warning to her and all of those nearby. “I’m rusty. I haven’t had a lesson since before graduation and haven’t been over fences since the summer,” slipped out beforeContinue reading “Give Yourself More Credit”
Breeches & Boat Shoes 