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…
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…
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…
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….
