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 …
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Cabin Vibes
Last summer, I told you all about a little cabin project my family and I had going in my post, Cabin Fever. Well, that little cabin is here on the farm!! It was erected last weekend, and it could not be cuter! I am already ready to move in. The logs came in on a truck, …
Hardships are Where Strength is Made
What's hard usually makes us stronger. I had this thought during my workout yesterday. I hadn't trained with weights in forever, but I wanted to challenge myself - and my body - so I started Beachbody's Hammer and Chisel. Oh my is it challenging! I am so sore! But the pain I feel now will create …
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 …
Daily Devotion
I used to say I was a Christian, yet I rarely opened the Bible or went to church. Sure, I prayed before I fell asleep at night and believed that Jesus died to save us from our sins, but I didn't really try to know Him - or His plan for my life. I was …
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 …
Sunshine At last
The sun came out yesterday, the rain stopped (for now), and it was a beautiful morning at the barn! Chance was lazy. But, at least he wasn't wild - which I expected after three days off and less turnout time - with the rain. My trainer said he ran around in the pasture quite a bit …
A Perfect Ride
It has been raining like crazy all day today, so there was no riding. Instead, I am just reminiscing about yesterday's ride. Chance was pretty much perfect, and after the past couple of months, I just want to soak it up. I expected him to be wild, since it was cold out, but he was …
The Tastes of Summer
Just because summer is over, it doesn't mean we can't enjoy summery smoothies right?! I have been on a tropical chocolatey smoothie kick! I refuse to let go of summer. It is a great pre-ride meal or snack too! I always like to have something light before I ride. This smoothie is one of my favorite …
Laurel Ashton Equestrian 