Month: December 2018

SheNanigans, Part 1 – Dreaming the Dream

Ever since my friend Nicole and I went on a horse camping trip in Canyon de Chelly, Arizona in 2006, we dreamed of going on another similar adventure. Since I had suffered terrible saddle-soreness as a result of not having access to a horse to get myself in shape for that trip, I promised myself…



Reflections and Resolutions

As the year is winding down and riding opportunities are dwindling, I think it’s important to look back on the year. I like to do this with a focus on two things: reflecting on progress and goals met and setting goals for the year ahead. Reflections: We have come a long way this year! One…



Precious Spines – Keeping your horse’s musculoskeletal system fit

I recently asked my horse’s chiropractor, Heather Beaudry, if I could interview her for a blog post and she readily agreed. The conversation did not go at all as I expected. I figured it would focus on how a chiropractor can help a horse and, though informative, would be pretty dry. Well, it was not…



Avoidance

Like most people, there are things that I don’t like doing and thus avoid. I’m very much on the introvert side of the spectrum, and I’m not the best with social skills or talking to people (see comic). I avoid making phone calls, public speaking, going to the dentist, and a bunch of other things….