I have been a rider for about 19 years now, and a runner for around 11ish (I think) off and on. Running doesn't seem to be a popular recommended workout for riders, at least from what I see in the social media world. However, I have found my running to be so beneficial to my …
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That Pesky Little Thing Called Discipline
Yesterday, I stalked Chance around the pasture for maybe thirty minutes before he finally let me catch him. That horse really knows how to push my buttons, and test my patience, like nobody's business. He has been difficult to catch the past couple of weeks, and honestly it is partly because my work schedule and …
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, …
Running for Equestrians
Have you ever been winded after a long course? Do you have a hard time in the heat? A running program can help! Particularly running outside. Running outside can help us to adjust to weather changes (i.e. the heat or cold), while also strengthening our oh-so-important leg muscles. Running can calm our nerves before a big …
Thanksgiving
“In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.”- 1 Thessalonians 5:18 Anyone who knows me knows that I am not a big fan of Thanksgiving. For one, I have been a vegetarian for nearly a decade so a holiday centered around eating a poor bird just …
Seeing Beauty
This morning, I went for an early run and on my way out I saw steam rising from our pond, and our property had this lovely yet eerie morning glow. Fall mornings are always a little haunting, with fog, falling leaves, and sharp chill in the air. I ran a couple of miles through my little town. …
Adventures in Disney World
I am a little delayed in posting about my trip to Disney World! I came home last Monday, and was promptly stricken with a nasty cold. But better late than never! Like I said in my last post, "Disney World Here I Come!" I was there for the Wine and Dine Half Marathon on Saturday night, and other …
Keep Going
Today, a little more than halfway through by run I was hot, sweaty, tired, and I wanted desperately to stop. "Why did I sign up for a half marathon this year?" I asked myself. "Maybe I will just back out, I can't do this," I thought. Then something happened. I kept going. Sometimes the moment …
Balance
"Rule your mind or it will rule you." ~ Buddha Life gets a little crazy sometimes. I often feel like I am being pulled in many different directions, and it is difficult to find balance. This blog is about horses, but that is not the only thing I have going on in my life. I have a …
Staying Fit
While most riders and trainers are adamant about their horses fit and healthy, we sometimes overlook our own fitness. This is easy to do since riding - especially riding multiple horses a day - keeps us in fairly good shape. However, riding also causes a lot of wear and tear on our knees, hips, and back (just …
Laurel Ashton Equestrian 