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…
The End of an Era
Along the way to my nightly visits to feed my grandmother dinner at the nursing home, I drive by the barn where I first learned to ride as a child and the place where I developed my love of horses….
Finding Time for an Old Hobby as an Adult
If you follow me on Instagram, you’ve probably seen a recent slew of horse photos (and maybe a video or two). That’s because I’ve once again returned to my roots as an equestrian. And while I still love being at…
The Weekend Round-Up
This was one of those weekends that left me feeling like I needed a vacation by the time Sunday night rolled around. After various appointments on Saturday and a full day on Sunday (which began at 4:30 am) spent in…
A Tribute to Tim
{Tim & Me — March 2009} Over the summer, I posted about my friend Tim. But he isn’t like most friends. He’s non-verbal, more than 1500 pounds, and will love you to death if you bring treats. Yes, Tim is…
Friday Feelings
It’s the end of yet another week, which is good because I could use a little down down-time. This week Long Island saw record highs in temperature for mid-October. On Wednesday, it was so warm that when I got home…
Take Me Back to Summer
It’s only a week after the official end of summer and I am already missing it! It seems like there has been no gentle transition to fall temperatures; the weather has changed suddenly – too abruptly for my liking. What…
Five Things I’m Loving Right Now
Happy Monday, friends! It seems like we were cheers’ing the weekend a mere five minutes ago, doesn’t it? And now, here we are — back to our Monday routines. In the interest of keeping the weekend going a few minutes…
Finally Friday
TGIF! From getting a new stove delivered that couldn’t be hooked up properly to learning the fate of my beloved Dowling College, this has been one heck of a week. I know I often talk about catching up on rest…
Highlights from the Hampton Classic
Can you believe today is the last day of August? It feels like the whole summer flew by, but I was more than happy to spend the final weekend of the month at the Hampton Classic horse show. As is…
