My fitness journey began when I got my first horse in high school. Up until then, I rode a few times a week. When I got my first horse, I started riding five to six times a week, jumping bigger jumps, and going to horse shows! I soon realized that in order to ride better, …
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Horses and Jesus
"And whatever you do, in word or deed, do everything in the name the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him." - Colossians 3:17 As a Christian, I often ask myself how I can better serve God's kingdom. After all, I am just a realtor, fitness coach, and equestrian. I am …
Let’s Eat Clean Together!
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 …
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 …
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 …
High Horses
With so much talk of recent suspensions of high profile riders and trainers due to their horses testing positive for banned drugs, I felt I needed to put in my two cents. There is no denying that there is a major problem in the hunter ring. It is obvious. Horses cantering along, with floppy ears …
The Down-Side of Texas Winters
Wind. Rain. And so much of it! Sure, we may luck out in the temperature department. It freezes a handful of times each season, and snows every once in a blue moon, but it rains and rains and rains. Then on the days it does not rain, we have crazy wind. With all of the …
Happy Thanksgiving
Happy Thanksgiving, everyone! I am going to watch the Texas A&M vs. LSU football game with my family today. I am not big on Thanksgiving, nor football, but it will be a fun day with the family! One of the things I do enjoy about Thanksgiving, is well thankfulness. God has blessed me so much. Though …
A Healthy Thanksgiving
I know, I know, who wants to eat healthy on Thanksgiving? It is a holiday, after all. Living a healthy lifestyle does not mean that never splurge; however, it also does not mean that we should gorge ourselves on holidays completely disregarding our health! We are athletes! Our bodies do great things for us, and …
Update on Chance
If you follow me on my other social media accounts, you have probably seen that Chance is finally back in work! It has been a long couple of months, but he seems to be doing okay! We even "jumped" the other day. By "jumped," I mean we trotted a tiny trot jump and some ground …
Laurel Ashton Equestrian 