This year I have decided that I will be participating in the infamous No Stirrup November, but I am not dropping the irons for every ride for the entire month. Instead, I am following my own rules for the sake of my horse and myself. Week by week, I will be documenting my adventures in NSN, feel free toContinue reading “No Stirrup November: Week Three”
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No Stirrup November: Week Two
This year I have decided that I will be participating in the infamous No Stirrup November, but I am not dropping the irons for every ride for the entire month. Instead, I am following my own rules for the sake of my horse and myself. Week by week, I will be documenting my adventures in NSN, feelContinue reading “No Stirrup November: Week Two”
Wordless Wednesday: Fall Trail Ride
Because school was cancelled for Veteran’s day, yesterday was a free day to be spent at the barn. Ax and I have been itching to get out of the ring, especially after being in the indoor for the past week, and since is was gorgeous out, it was the perfect day for a trail ride. We wereContinue reading “Wordless Wednesday: Fall Trail Ride”
No Stirrup November: Week One
This year I have decided that I will be participating in the infamous No Stirrup November, but I am not dropping the irons for every ride for the entire month. My legs would probably fall off if I tried that. (Fun fact: Axcent has the BOUNCIEST trot on the planet, making NSN that much moreContinue reading “No Stirrup November: Week One”
Ponies, Practice, and Pinkies
Closing my fingers on the reins has never been a huge issue for me, especially not over fences. As a self-recognized “holder” I am more likely to have a vice grip on the reins instead of open fingers. So when I found myself in the emergency room with what I thought was a dislocated pinkyContinue reading “Ponies, Practice, and Pinkies”
Breeches & Boat Shoes 