I think as riders, especially goal-oriented riders, we have the tendency to feel we must prove ourselves. It makes sense though since there is such a huge emphasis placed on competing in the horse industry. Ribbons and fence height are often used as measures for how "good" a horse or rider is. I think that it is …
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Vegan Stir Fry
Ingredients: *Tempeh* *Mushrooms* *Carrots* *Leeks* *Kale* **Sautéed in olive oil, and seasoned with sea salt, garlic powder, basil, and oregano. Served over brown rice.** I cook the carrots and leeks first. Once the carrots are soft, and the leeks clear, I add the mushrooms. When the mushrooms begin to soften and brown, in goes the …
When We Fall
Falls are inevitable when it comes to riding horses. If we never fall, we don't ride enough! While falls should not be frequent, they are bound to happen from time to time. What do we do when they do? Do we get right back on? We are told from the first day we begin riding, …
A Little Fitness Challenge
Since joining Beachbody, I have been doing a workout called Piyo. Piyo combines yoga and Pilates for a low impact workout workout that uses your own body weight to sculpt and strengthen your muscles, as well as increase your flexibility. It is amazing! I have practiced yoga for years, and adding piyo into my routine has actually …
Those Lazy Summer Days
This is the part of summer that just really starts to drag. Chance has been so lazy, which is never the worst thing but I am beginning to miss my wild child! The rain this week has cooled things down ever so slightly, but made the air much thicker. I would love nothing more than …
A New Venture
Just a head's up, this isn't a horse post! I recently became Beachbody coach! Beachbody sells fitness DVDs, supplements, and more. Their coaches help people to achieve their health and fitness goals! I am very new to Beachbody, but I am loving learning about the company and the potential business opportunities it presents. The workouts …
Typical Chance
My trainer and I decided, spur of the moment, on Wednesday that we would take Chance to a small, local show this weekend. For the first time in I don't even know how long, I really didn't have that hint of anxiety about it in the days leading up to it. I was pretty relaxed …
Ladies of the Horse World
"Growing up in the horse world, I never thought it was weird for women to drive tractors, big trucks, and do a lot of physical labor. But apparently it isn't normal to the rest of the world. Farm work certainly beats housework though, and I don't think I could ever not drive a truck. Normal …
Dropping the Irons
Riding without stirrups is probably one of the best things we can do to improve our riding skills. It helps to clean up equitation, strengthen the legs and core, improve the seat, and increase confidence. It hurts, but it is worth it. When I was a kid, I was frequently tortured by my trainers with no stirrup …
Springtime in December
Happy Friday everyone!! The weather has been beautiful here in Texas! Warm and sunny - as if spring has sprung. I know that it won't last long, but it certainly is nice. This week has been relatively uneventful. I have been fighting a nasty chest cold, and begun the week riding pretty terribly. After a …
Laurel Ashton Equestrian 