"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 …
Tag: horse training
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 …
Shift Shop
I am right in the middle of one of Beachbody's newest workout programs, Shift Shop! Think agility drills, and killer cardio, with weight training. It's tough so far, but I am already feeling (and seeing) results! There are two rounds in the calendar, each three weeks. The workouts increase in time each week, and build …
Update on Chance
Chance has been off for six whole months now. I can't believe that it has been so long. As I wrote, in On the Mend... Hopefully!, he was diagnosed with EPM and we were going to treat him. Well, he has finished his medicine and we are planning to try putting him back to work in …
Working for Horses
There is no doubt about the fact that I work for horses. I became a realtor because it allowed me the flexibility in my schedule to ride. I am working hard on this land, so that I can keep horses out here someday soon. Last summer, I started an online fitness coaching business to earn …
It’s Not Just About Riding
If I have learned anything these past few months that Chance has been off, it is that there is more to owning horses than riding. I have been riding some of the other horses at the barn, but even if I wasn't I would still be out to see my boy regularly! It is actually …
Let us Run with Patience
"And let us run with patience the race that is set before us." ~ Hebrews 12:1 Just because God has called you to do something, does not mean that it will happen right away. The path of your purpose may be winding, with many peaks and valleys, but stay strong! Stay focused, for following your purpose is not …
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 …
Laurel Ashton Equestrian 