Wow, it has been WAY too long since I've posted on here! I swear, one of these days, I will get better about that! A lot has been going on, as usual. But that is no excuse! First off, this has been such a long time coming (three years, actually) but the horses are finally here! …
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Lessons in Fence Building
It has been an exciting week as we have begun building fences (for horses) on the farm! There is something so rewarding about doing it yourself. I'll be honest, I thought my parents were nuts when they said we were going to build at least some of our fences ourselves, but now I get it. …
Work Hard and Toughen Up
We get what we work for! There are very few shortcuts in life, and a whole lot of setbacks! But it is amazing what can be accomplished when we let go of excuses, put our heads down and work! I used to be a terrible student, and I always had an excuse for it. I …
Be Kind
“Be not forgetful to entertain strangers: for thereby some have entertained angels unawares.” - Hebrews 13:2 I love this verse, and I love thinking about angels walking among us! It seems that these days we tend to shy away from the supernatural aspects of Christianity. We can't forget that God is not of this world, …
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 …
Laurel Ashton Equestrian 