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…
Rediscovering the Magic of Horse Shows as an Adult
One of my favorite things to do when I was younger was to go to horse shows as a spectator. I still love it just as much now, but life—and time—often gets in the way. This past weekend, though, the…
A Look at the Last 3 Years Back in the Saddle
This week marked three years since I returned to riding. How did I know? Facebook reminded me of the milestone. Despite the passage of time, it feels like just yesterday when a friend suggested I visit her at the barn….
Equestrian Life Through a Friend’s Eyes
One of the things I Iove about being an equestrian is the sense of community (aside from the time with the horses, of course). It doesn’t matter how long it has been since you’ve ridden, but once an equestrian, always…
On My Calendar: Barn Time
Yesterday, I found my way back to the barn, and it was just what I needed. While I knew it had been a while since I last had time in the saddle, I didn’t realize nearly a month had gone…
How Horses Help My Mental Health
This World Mental Health Day, I’m more grateful than ever for returning to my equestrian roots. Ever since I was a kid, being around these majestic 1500-pound non-verbal animals offered me peace, clarity, and a level of communication that could…
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…
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….
