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 …
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Working Out with Your Own Body Weight
It is pretty incredible how much muscle tone you can get without lifting a single weight! I absolutely love workouts in which I used my own body weight to tone, sculpt, and strengthen my body. I feel that body weight exercises help my riding more than any other type of workout, particularly because I gain …
Fitness Isn’t Magic
Fitness isn't magic. It's not complicated. It's WORK! It takes making the choice, each and every day, to do what is best for your body - and to push yourself to be better. There are no real shortcuts. There may be plenty of "quick fixes" out there, but the only way to truly get into …
Embrace Your Journey
"Two roads diverged in a wood, and I - I took the one less traveled by, And that has made all the difference." ~Robert Frost, The Road Not Taken Robert Frost really just describes my life in this poem! I definitely did not take a "normal" path in life. It has taken me a long …
Let’s Eat Clean Together!
Do you struggle with eating healthy? Are you confused by all the diets and health fads out there? I used to be super strict with my diet. I thought that being "healthy" meant I had to follow a ton of rules, and never stray from them. I was caught up in certain labels, and ways …
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 …
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 …
Just a Few Thanksgiving Fitness Tips
Yesterday, I gave you some tips for eating healthy this week. Today, I am going to give you tips for keeping up with your fitness! You likely have some time off of work or school this week, so you have no excuse! You don't want to be sluggish and blahh for your horse next week, …
Laurel Ashton Equestrian 