2019 has been a momentous year. The past couple of years have been challenging, but I don’t think anything quite compares to the shell shock that is the birth of your first child. Becoming a mother has changed me in ways that I never thought possible. I definitely feel like I’ve been forged in theContinue reading “Wrapping up 2019”
Category Archives: equestrian
Finding Balance
I always promised myself that if I ever became a mother, I wouldn’t lose myself along the way. I’m very privileged to be able to afford weekly riding lessons in addition to a child, but I didn’t expect to find it so hard to wake up in the morning to get to the barn. Pre-baby,Continue reading “Finding Balance”
Back At It Again!
In November of last year, I got sick and ended up in the ER a couple of times. Even with insurance, it was several thousand dollars. A hit that big and unexpected really set us back, and we had to cancel a vacation and scramble to pay off the bills in a reasonable amount ofContinue reading “Back At It Again!”
Adult Amateur Problems
The struggles of an adult amateur rider are never ending. Technically, I’ve been riding for 18 years (!!!) but I’ve had to take so many breaks that I’m still a beginner. Although I’m starting to build fitness and our flat work is really coming together, jumping is a total mess. Learning to ride as anContinue reading “Adult Amateur Problems”
Horse Show Recap
On Saturday, December 12, I competed in my first horse show since 2008. This show also happened to be my first show on Monkey, my first dressage show, and only my second show ever. Needless to say, I was feeling the show nerves about two months out. My lease pony, Chunky Monkey, is not oneContinue reading “Horse Show Recap”
Getting Back on the Horse
Everyone has heard the idiom “Get back on the horse.” This advice is harder to abide by when you’ve fallen off a horse two days in a row. As an equestrian, I’ve had plenty of falls. No matter how many times I’ve fallen off and been okay, it still sucks and my confidence takes aContinue reading “Getting Back on the Horse”
Adjusting to Life After College
A few months ago, I would’ve told you that my life was right on track. I had a great part-time job that aligned perfectly with my major at my university press and I had just married the love of my life after nine years of being together. As a couple, things were awesome as well.Continue reading “Adjusting to Life After College”
Keep Calm and Carreon 