This is the part of summer that just really starts to drag. Chance has been so lazy, which is never the worst thing but I am beginning to miss my wild child! The rain this week has cooled things down ever so slightly, but made the air much thicker. I would love nothing more than …
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Disappointments
Disappointments are a part of being an equestrian. Bleak, I know, but very true. Horses get sick, hurt, or even die. Or if they are perfectly healthy, perhaps they simply do not want to do what you want to do. Perhaps they end up being crazy. Or perhaps you have everything going for you horse-wise …
A New Venture
Just a head's up, this isn't a horse post! I recently became Beachbody coach! Beachbody sells fitness DVDs, supplements, and more. Their coaches help people to achieve their health and fitness goals! I am very new to Beachbody, but I am loving learning about the company and the potential business opportunities it presents. The workouts …
Typical Chance
My trainer and I decided, spur of the moment, on Wednesday that we would take Chance to a small, local show this weekend. For the first time in I don't even know how long, I really didn't have that hint of anxiety about it in the days leading up to it. I was pretty relaxed …
Ladies of the Horse World
"Growing up in the horse world, I never thought it was weird for women to drive tractors, big trucks, and do a lot of physical labor. But apparently it isn't normal to the rest of the world. Farm work certainly beats housework though, and I don't think I could ever not drive a truck. Normal …
Late Night Rodeo
Those of you that follow me on Instagram (@laurelashtonw) saw that Chance and I had quite the adventure on Saturday night! My barn had a little party, after which we all rode under the brand new arena lights. The lights are amazing, it's like day time in the arena. However, outside the arena was still …
The Thoroughbred Difference
I am not by any means an expert on thoroughbreds, I have actually only owned one! However, owning a thoroughbred after primarily owning and riding warmbloods has shown me just how different these speed demons are from most other hunter jumper horses. I like to think of warmbloods as the "dumb jocks" of the equine world. That …
Attitude is Everything
It is easy to have a good attitude about riding (and life) when everything is going well. But our attitude when things are going wrong can really shape our riding careers, and our lives. Say you have a bad show. We have all been there. After all of your terrible rounds are finished, do you …
A Light Week
Chance got his injections last Friday, so this week was a light hack week - until today. We injected his hocks and navicular bursa. The navicular injection has seemed to really help him stay sound, and well most jumping horses need their hocks done at some point (in my opinion) as a preventative treatment, if …
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 …
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