We all have our own little routines that we complete before heading off to a horse show. We likely also all have little superstitions, or "good luck" things we do too! The first thing I do when getting ready for a show is groom my horse. Touch up clipping, bathing, mane trimming are all …
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Moving Forward
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 …
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 …
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 …
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. …
Facing Fear
"Courage is being scared to death, but saddling up anyway." ~ John Wayne ~ Fear is an emotion aroused by potential danger. It is an emotion that, as riders, most of us experience from time to time. Horses buck, take off, spook, rear and these things can be frightening. When a thousand pound animal is …
Fall
Apparently, tomorrow is the first day of Fall. Well I don't know about y'all, but I am really looking forward to some Fall weather! Texas summers are brutal! This summer really was not as bad as most, but it has still been hot and humid. The horses all seem pretty over it out at the …
Britannia Farm Hot Daze GHHJA Show
"Do the best you can until you know better. Then when you know better, do better." ~ Maya Angelou Last weekend I went to another show down in Katy at Great Southwest Equestrian Center. Things went really well! The jumping classes were the best Chance has ever been at a show! We showed in the …
Small Victories
Hopefully, my bout of stage fright is coming to an end! I went to a small schooling show this past weekend, and things turned out MUCH better than the last show. It was not perfect, but it was a small victory for my crazy horse and I. We arrived Sunday morning, lunged and schooled. After …
Stage Fright
Lately, things have been going great with my horse, Chance. At the farm, that is... Horse shows? Not so much! A couple of weeks ago, we went to a schooling show - which turned out to be a total disaster. He schooled perfectly on Friday, and Saturday morning. We were great in the warm up …
Laurel Ashton Equestrian 