I see article after article how "kids these days" just do not have the work ethic of the young equestrians of times past. Trainers claim that the next generation of rider does not care about grooming their horses, cleaning stalls, or learning real horsemanship. I just have to wonder, why is everyone blaming the kids? Maybe …
Category: Sports
Just an Update on Life and Horses
I have been pretty quiet on here lately! Life has been a little crazy. Cabin construction is underway. Farm spring cleaning and mowing has been keeping me pretty busy. Then of course there's work, running my fitness business, and riding! Also, there have been some things that I just haven't wanted to post about. But …
All the Animals
I think that God had a lot of fun creating animals, especially horses! I think that He wanted us to have a connection with them. It is fascinating all that horses are willing to do for us. They are willing to do things that go against their very nature as prey animals. I also think …
Be Powerful
You know what feels amazing? Being strong! Growing up, I was never athletic. I always was the worst kid at tag, or hide and seek. I never won races. I didn't play sports. I was a petite ballet dancer as a kid. Though I was feisty as hell, I remember the neighbor kids always considered …
I’m Back!
Why hello there! It sure has been a while! Life has been crazy lately, but what can ya do? As you can probably seen, I have been doing a little renovating on this blog. I like to change up the look every year, and this year I am thinking about incorporating more of my life …
Rain Wind and Sunshine
January in Texas is always interesting. Last week, we had nonstop rain. I thought it would never end. Then, when it finally cleared off by Sunday we had the craziest wind I have ever experienced in this part of Texas! I went out to give Chance a groom, and I literally though we were going …
High Horses
With so much talk of recent suspensions of high profile riders and trainers due to their horses testing positive for banned drugs, I felt I needed to put in my two cents. There is no denying that there is a major problem in the hunter ring. It is obvious. Horses cantering along, with floppy ears …
Fitness for Equestrians
It's a new year, thus the perfect time to start working on those health/fitness goals, as well as our riding goals! Do you want 2017 to be the year you become a better YOU?! The year you get stronger, faster, and more athletic?! Do you have big riding goals this year?! I am opening up …
Sunshine At last
The sun came out yesterday, the rain stopped (for now), and it was a beautiful morning at the barn! Chance was lazy. But, at least he wasn't wild - which I expected after three days off and less turnout time - with the rain. My trainer said he ran around in the pasture quite a bit …
Vegan Chili
I am obsessed with this vegan chili recipe on these cold nights! Ingredients (All canned): *Cannellini beans *Kidney beans *Pinto beans *Carrots *Water chestnuts *Tomato *2 Alarm Chili Kit I threw it all in my pressure cooker and added water, sea salt and the seasoning packets (cumin/oregano, paprika, red pepper, chili powder, onion/garlic). This could …
Laurel Ashton Equestrian 