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…
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…
5 Tips for Adults Returning to Horseback Riding
You’ve probably been told at some point that getting back into a sport is so easy—it’s like riding a bike, they say. That’s what I was expecting when I returned to horseback riding in my mid-thirties after a decade-long hiatus….
Why It’s Important to Have an Outlet
As a caregiver and someone who is working to grow a business from the ground up, some weeks can feel overwhelming. Between meetings, calls, writing content, reaching out to my network, trying to grow my client base, and, oh yeah,…
What’s it Like to be an Equestrian?
My love for horses first began in summer camp. For a kid that didn’t come from a horse family, getting introduced to these gentle giants seemed like magic. Eventually, as my passion grew, I moved on to a summer camp…
Riding in Steil with Equisite
I love all of my pieces from Equisite Elements of Style. There’s the cozy Sofia sweater that has been on major repeat, the Nadine shirt that pairs well with everything, and the Maeve shirt that ties any look together. But…
Equestrian Apparel: Stable to Street Style with Equisite
Equestrian apparel has come a long way since I was a kid. Back then, riding breeches were beige and relatively boring, boots came in one color (black), and show shirts were required to be white. Fast forward a couple of…
