Life has been SUPER busy the past few months, and I have realized that I haven’t been taking care of myself like I should. Whenever I get stressed, I tend to skip meals or just eat whatever is quick. I have been doing a lot of this, which then of course leaves me with little …
Category: Equestrian
6 Tips for Dealing with Setbacks
As you all know, this has not been my year when it comes to horses! This year has really tested my patience and resilience when it comes to this sport. I honestly never thought I could handle taking so much time off, but apparently I can - though I do hope that I never have …
No One Said This Horse Thing Would be Easy!
Goodness, it has been a while! I have been meaning to post an update on Chance for weeks, but life has definitely been a bit crazy lately. For one, I finally moved into the cabin (but more on that later). Back in October, we tried putting Chance back to work (you can read about it here) …
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Unshakable Faith
"No one is free from the inevitable pains of life, and while it might be tempting to lock down in the face of hardship and fight back against hurt, yoga leads you down a different path. It asks you to trust that everything is going to be okay and that you are strong enough to …
Lots of Progress!
I have been meaning to post this for a while now, but life has been a little crazy lately, but better late than never! About two weeks ago, Chance went on the lunge line, for the first time in I don't know how long, and he was so much better! He was not quite 100%, …
Good Vibes Only
Something magical happens when you choose to see the good in your life, and the world around you. There is always something to be grateful for. Choosing to see the good, and make the best of things, has helped me through a particularly tough year with Chance being off. This year has not gone the …
Rise Anyway
I couldn't tell you how many setbacks, disappointments, and failures that I experienced in my life. I couldn't tell you how many times I have thought about just giving up on the things that I want. Or how many times that I have been so afraid to try again, or head out on a new …
Shift Shop
I am right in the middle of one of Beachbody's newest workout programs, Shift Shop! Think agility drills, and killer cardio, with weight training. It's tough so far, but I am already feeling (and seeing) results! There are two rounds in the calendar, each three weeks. The workouts increase in time each week, and build …
Update on Chance
Chance has been off for six whole months now. I can't believe that it has been so long. As I wrote, in On the Mend... Hopefully!, he was diagnosed with EPM and we were going to treat him. Well, he has finished his medicine and we are planning to try putting him back to work in …
Let’s Talk About Food
I don't always blog about food, but well, we all have to eat right?! Healthy eating is extremely important for riders because, as I always say, we are athletes! These eating "healthy" is very complicated. What even is "healthy?" I think there are many different, and healthy, ways of eating. There is no one size …
Laurel Ashton Equestrian 