The wait for summer is officially over as we head into Memorial Day Weekend! Whether you need to update your summer staples, want a new riding outfit of the day, or are just looking to have an add-to-cart moment, I’ve…
A Moment of Gratitude for May
Some months are just so good that they deserve their own recap. May was one of those months. And while the month isn’t officially over yet, I’d like to take a moment of gratitude for the experiences and opportunities that…
My Day at the Old Salem Farm Horse Show
Last week, I made the two-hour trek to Old Salem Farm in North Salem, New York for the start of their spring horse show series that runs for two weeks and concludes on May 21. Even during my competitive equestrian…
Finding Your Peace
Yesterday marked one year since I packed up and sold my grandmother’s condo. It also was when we launched The Hospital Bar as a community for caregivers of all kinds. Over the last year, advocating for patients and caregivers has…
May Goals
It seems like just the other day we were counting down the arrival of spring, and now May is here. This means the summer countdown is on! I’m so grateful that we had a very mild winter, although we seem…
My Equestrian Style
As an adult returning to riding, my equestrian style has changed over the years. Gone are the days of riding in a polo shirt and jeans with chaps, and in are the new and improved stylish riding leggings in a…
Back in the Saddle: One Year Later
Well, it’s official—I’ve been back to riding for one full year! I guess what they say is true; time flies when you’re having fun. While I’ve never doubted my love for the equestrian sport, I have questioned my ability to…
This Week’s Win!
Every week, I try to carve out a little time for self-care. While I love working at home for myself, there are days when I realize at 5 pm that I haven’t moved all day and barely ate or drank…
How Reconnecting With My Passion Helped Me Grow
When I started blogging in 2014, my goal was to create a supportive community of like-minded individuals in the cancer space. I was a recent thyroid cancer survivor at the time who was looking for a creative outlet and a…
An Equestrian Walks Into a Tack Store…
When was the last time you thought about how much something costs? Probably pretty recently, right? Maybe it was your last trip to the grocery store or this morning when you got your coffee. For me, it was over the…
Brunch Treats, Barn Days, and Birthdays!
This weekend was filled with two things that are very important to me—time at the barn and time with my grandmother. Yesterday was my grandmother’s 95th birthday. While birthdays have never been meaningful to her, this one held a special…
I Had A Viral Moment on Instagram!
Did you see it? I had a little viral moment on Instagram this week (well, viral for me)…and it was wild to watch as my notifications blew up! Like most people on social media, I’ve been trying to grow my…
