So, picture this: I’m back from a fab girls’ trip to the wine country, feeling all sorts of good vibes. I mosey on over to check on my four-legged friend, you know, the handsome Black Hanoverian Tino, and what do I see? He’s out in the pasture, doing his horsey thing, but there’s something funky…
Archives for April 2024
Ask Stella: Equestrian Advice Column
Dear Stella, I am struggling to afford rated hunter jumper horse shows. Do you have any suggestions, ideas or alternatives? Thank you in advance for your help. Regards, Sara Dear Sara, It’s great to hear from you, and I understand your concerns about the costs associated with rated hunter jumper horse shows. These events can…
Equestrians Riding Through Menopause: A Not-So-Silent Equestrian Adventure in the Saddle
Whoever said menopause was a gentle trot clearly never experienced it while juggling reins and a riding helmet! Oh boy, does menopause mix things up, and when you’re an equestrian, it’s like adding an extra buck to your horse‘s gait. But fear not, dear riders, because I’m here to share my own quirky journey through…
Overcoming Nerves in Equestrian Sports: Approaching Jumps with Confidence
Have you ever cantered around a corner, faced a fence, and just couldn’t see a distance, or maybe you moved up when you really should have sat back and waited? Sometimes, spotting the right spot to take off in front of a fence feels like solving a mystery, and when you can’t crack the code,…