I am always so tempted to skip breakfast, or just run out the door with a granola bar. There is a sassy chestnut waiting for me at the barn after all! Lately, though, I have been trying to get better about eating a good breakfast before my day begins; and on the days I do, I …
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Companionship
Chance has been a bit off this month. It seems that he nearly always is at some point during the fall and winter months. He is [hopefully] on the mend though, and can start back work on Friday. It is always tough for me when he is off because, well, I love to ride. Something …
The Release
Let's talk about the release we give our horses over the jumps! I am pretty opinionated about this subject, but I would love to know your thoughts as well - so comment and tell me what your view on the release is. I have ridden for over fifteen years now, almost exclusively in the …
Friday Fitness Tip: Morning Workouts
Happy Friday! For this week's Friday fitness tip, I want to talk about how awesome morning workouts are! For one, you get it out of the way before you start your day. Getting a workout in first thing gives me such a sense of accomplishment that I carry with me the rest of the day, …
Dealing With Lameness
Part of having a life with horses means dealing with their injuries. If we want horses, we must accept this as part of the game.
10 For Texas
Well, I survived 10 For Texas on Saturday! I finished ninth in my age group! I am thrilled, however, I am a little disappointed in myself for not training harder and finishing even better! My time was not too far off from the top three in my age group, surprisingly. After my races last year, …
Race Week
I am running Ten for Texas on Saturday! It's been a year since I have raced last, and I am not quite as prepared as I normally am. I actually just started training a month ago. However, I am feeling pretty good. My body seems to remember this whole running thing! I had a decent eight …
No Shame in Fear
Well, fall is not off to the best start! The first cooler day, I get bucked off. It was my fault, truthfully. I was asking for a lead change, at the spooky end of the ring, and I was not sitting up. Actually, I was leaning over his shoulder! Needless to say, when he spooked …
Fall Feistyness
Well, fall is finally visiting Texas this week! Highs in the 80s and lows in the 60s. We better bust out our winter coats!! I could tell in our hack yesterday that Chance was feeling a little feisty. He was good, the fire was just beneath the surface. I know this horse so well now …
Positive Vibes
You know that moment when you are jumping around, and you are worried about your horse refusing at one of the jumps. Perhaps he or she has had issues with it in the past, or maybe it is a brand new one that he or she has never jumped. Whatever your concern, you go over …
Laurel Ashton Equestrian 