There’s a famous Rolling Stones line that’s been ringing in my head these days: “You can’t always get what you want. But if you try sometimes, you get what you need.” Life...
You did it! You survived the brutal cold just in time to usher in the balmy spring and summer. The daffodils and tulips are peeking out, little beacons of hope....
Trigger warning: this post contains references to suicide, which some individuals may find distressing. Sometimes, you think you have it all planned out—the path for yourself, the path for your...
Full disclosure: I have never been a fearless rider. I’ve always been a worrier. And here’s another truth bomb. At times, I’ve envied my brave friends. But learning to approach...
Shoot. Here comes the kid. Maybe if I look away, Kid will forget I’m here and choose another victim to torture. Oh man. She’s still walking towards me, singing Taylor Swift. I...
Dear Moms, Fair warning: horses are going to steal your kid’s heart. Buckle up, buttercup—you’re in for a wild ride. Which is exactly why I wish I’d had a mentor...
Full disclosure. I’ve been trapped inside my hunter bubble. In my younger years, I dabbled. I dipped my toes in dressage, hunter paces, and eventing. I attempted Western. Fun fact:...
Our trainer texts me a video with zero details other than, “It’s an eventer who could make up into a cute hunter.” I watch the short clip. It seems like...
