There are certain milestones that quietly remind you how long you’ve been doing something. For me, that milestone came in the form of a new pair of tall riding boots. After recently upgrading my riding helmet, I decided it was…
Riding in Style: New Helmet Edition
There’s something exciting about getting a new piece of riding equipment, especially when it’s something as important as a helmet. After a few years back in the saddle, I finally decided it was time to retire my old helmet. To…
The Best Pre-Birthday Present I Gave Myself
In t-minus 48 hours, I’ll be making another trip around the sun. And while my feelings around the whole birthday countdown thing have shifted a bit this year (more on that in Friday’s post), one thing has remained the same—the…
Taking Time Off From Riding? Here’s How to Make a Confident Comeback
It’s been a couple of months since I last swung a leg over the saddle—and honestly, it felt longer than that. Life got busy, priorities shifted, and riding quietly took a back seat. While the time away gave me space…
What a Groundhog Taught Me About Riding (and Life)
There’s something grounding about time in the saddle—the rhythmic movement of the horse beneath you, the stillness that settles in your mind, and the way the world seems to quiet, if only for a moment. Riding has always been one…
Falling Gracefully: Lessons Learned from Hitting the Ground as an Adult Equestrian
If you ride horses long enough, inevitably, you will have a fall. That’s why every equestrian learns early in their riding career that when you fall off, you get right back on. So, when I found myself unceremoniously dismounted from…
My Riding Goals
For equestrians, transitioning to a new season means pulling out sheets for our horses, wearing more layers when we ride, and adjusting our ride times as the days get shorter. But it’s also a good time to think about riding…
Summer Living
By now you probably know that summer is my favorite time of year. And this summer, I have given myself more permission than usual to soak up every possible second of sunshine I can. From day trips out to the…
Lesson Time: Jumping as an Adult Rider
Yesterday I crossed an item off my July agenda. I took my first lesson with a trainer at the barn. If you’re wondering why this is such an accomplishment, let me explain. For most of my riding career, I trained…
What Riding Daily Taught Me
It’s no secret that returning to something you love as an adult will feel different. And if it’s something that’s as physically demanding as horseback riding, you may have to go easy on yourself in the beginning. I’ve been back…
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…
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…
