I have not posted about the horse show I went to last weekend because, honestly, I have been trying to erase it from my mind. I do not want the fact that we completely bombed our jumping classes derail me in the show this weekend. I sometimes have the tendency to carry past experiences into …
Tag: equestrianlife
Good Weather Please
Here is to hoping that the weather cooperates this weekend so that I can finally make it to a horse show! I was supposed to go to a local show last weekend; however, due to crazy storms it was moved to this coming weekend. We have attempted to go to a show almost every month this year …
Change is Subtle
The other day during my yoga practice, I realized that one of the standing asanas has become easier for me; I can lift my leg a little higher and hold it up a little longer. It was not a major change - I could not suddenly put my leg behind my head or hold a handstand for …
Update
Some of you have asked how Chance is doing since I posted a bit about his body soreness a while ago. He is doing great and fully back to work! It turned out that neither of my saddles fit him quite right. He never acted like his back was sore and it seemed to fit him …
Horse Shopping
One of the most exciting times of an equestrian's life is horse shopping! Whether you are searching for a prospect, your next show champion, or a companion looking at and trying horses is so much fun. However, it can also be a rather intimidating and emotional experience. A horse is a huge commitment, and they …
Back to Work
With all the bad weather we have had, yesterday was my first time riding a week. A week is not a major break, but care still had to be taken on Chance's first day back to work. First of all, the footing was not ideal; it wasn't terrible, just still a little wet. I never like …
January Blues
If I had to describe January in Texas... IT'S WET! We have had so much rain, and I am beginning to forget what the sun looks like. I really do not mind the cooler temperatures, but constant rain makes life difficult for those of us that thrive on fresh air and the great outdoors. I …
Yoga and Riding
"Whatever you do in life, yoga shows you how to do it better." ~ Chuck Miller ~ I love yoga. I have posted a little about it before, but I decided to devote an entire post to it and how beneficial it is for equestrians. I have been practicing yoga for a little over two …
2015
As 2014 draws to a close, it is time to reflect on the past year and set goals for the coming one. I love making New Year's Resolutions. I think it is great to come up with goals and ambitions for the year. It gives me focus. A new year is a great time to make changes. …
To Spur or Not to Spur
What are rider aids? Natural aids include our leg, seat, hand, basically our whole body in general. Artificial aids include crops, spurs, whips, draw reigns, martingales, flashes, curb chains, bits and more. Artificial aids can be very useful tools in training horses, if used properly. In my opinion, less is more when it comes to artificial …
Laurel Ashton Equestrian 