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 …
Tag: health
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 …
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, …
Equestrian Athletes
It is astounding to me how few riders think of themselves as athletes. "We just ride horses," I have been told. At horse shows, I have seen even trainers chowing down on junk food all day, and guzzling sodas. Many riders and trainers do not exercise outside of riding. In my opinion, equestrians are athletes and …
Hot Hot Labor Day!
It is a humid Labor Day here in Montgomery! I rode around nine this morning, just a light hack, and we were both sweaty messes. Coming to the end of summer, we still have to remember to keep ourselves and our horses well hydrated. I made the mistake of not staying hydrated yesterday. I did …
Laurel Ashton Equestrian 