Step One: Taking Your Time
Do you remember the first week of your freshman year in high school? Getting used to the layout, your classes, where your locker was, making sure you were on the right bus to go home.
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Christmas in Woodstock
Lately all I do is drive. I decided to take Vinnie back to his real home in Woodstock, Vermont, this winter, where I go and ride him as frequently as I can. Even though 40 minutes
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Every day in life, there is a lot of activity that goes on behind the scenes. From the time I was just a little girl, I’ve always enjoyed going to the movies. It was a special
...» Read More!But How Do You Put That on a Cooler?
Christine Adair sent in this tribute to Susie Beale, who coached the USEA’s #1 Junior Training Rider Ali Scannell, #1 Junior Novice Rider Alexa Gartenberg and #1 Junior Beginner Novice Rider Olivia Hayes this year at
...» Read More!New Year’s Resolutions: Social Media Etiquette
Happy Holidays! We have officially entered the week of Christmas, and for the first time in years I am actually ready for it! I’m sorry it has been so long since my last update shortly
...» Read More!Product Review: Hoof and Woof Zip Paddock Boots
If you spend enough time in the saddle, you know how important it is to find a good pair of boots that will hold up to the demands of riding and spending time at the
...» Read More!Product Review: Ovation Winter Breeches
With the arrival of cold temperatures, staying warm is definitely a bit of a challenge. Especially for someone like me…because I’m what you would call ‘perpetually cold’. Unfortunate? Sure. But that just means that I
...» Read More!Give Your Horse’s Hair Extra Flair with Gypsy Tails
Need a last-minute gift idea for the fellow horse lovers in your life? Want to add more color to your already rockin’ cross-country getup? Have you ever wished you could turn your horse into a life-sized
...» Read More!Reality Check: Bringing a New Horse Home
It is a very odd feeling to drive over six hours, load your new horse into the trailer, drive over six hours back home, and not get to spend any time with your new horse.
...» Read More!Gold Cooler Jumper Series Helps Eventers Beat Winter Blues
Winter in New England could be described as a double edged sword. On the one hand, we are surrounded by a breathtaking icicle kingdom, especially when driving down some of these long, back, dirt roads
...» Read More!The Teenage Tantrums and How To Transcend Them
I adore working with young horses, and it’s a good thing too, because that’s more or less all that I do these days. Actually, let me refine that and say that I love the challenge
...» Read More!Product Review: Kastel Denmark Christine Softshell Jacket
There’s just something about color coordination. On days that my shoes match my bag, which also happen to perfectly coordinate with my accessories and outfit, I feel like the stars must have aligned. Or something. Because
...» Read More!Exciting Announcements from Stephen Bradley Eventing
Stephen Bradley’s new website has officially been launched! Be sure to check it out today here. If you’re in the market to buy a new horse to start off the 2015 season with, there are
...» Read More!From Wishlist to Reality
As a typical horseman that is connected by my cell phone to social media, I find myself perusing the Facespace on the regular. Sometimes while hacking to the ring, sometimes while in the tractor mowing
...» Read More!The Path That Chose Me
It’s hard for me to know if I chose this path or if it chose me. No matter the answer, my response is unchanged: I will march down the path ahead of me because it’s
...» Read More!Five Reasons Why The Good Keep Getting Better
Have you ever gone to an event and noticed that there exists this inevitable elite group of talented riders? I’m talking about those individuals who win an extraordinary number of events time after time, to
...» Read More!Product Review: Ziky Boutique Fleece Saddle & Stirrup Covers
When I make an investment, I try to do what I can to protect and maintain said investment. Spending my hard earned dollars is not something that I take lightly. So I try to make
...» Read More!Product Review: Noble Outfitters Balance Riding Tights
I don’t think that I could ever possibly have too many pairs of jeans. You could say that they are the foundation that much of my wardrobe is built upon. Because I like keeping things comfortable, I just gravitate towards
...» Read More!What Do YOU Want To Be When You Grow Up?
At one time or another most children are asked that inevitable cliché question: So, (insert some random name here), what do YOU want to be when you grow up? Some children answer swiftly and decidedly,
...» Read More!Product Review: Professional’s Choice 1200D 3/4 Neck Winter Blanket
As the temperatures continue to drop, my mind tends to be filled with many thoughts of outerwear. For me, that means coats and vests in various weights. And styles. And colors. So that I can
...» Read More!Holiday Wish Lists
Although my last blog focused on the reality of winter and the cold, this time we’re going to focus on something brighter and happier; winter holidays! The holidays take (some of) the bitterness out of the
...» Read More!Product Review: Total Saddle Fit Six Point Sheepskin Half Pad
The search for the perfect half-pad is always a frustrating one. With so many options on varying price points, boasting different benefits, it’s quite easy to get overwhelmed with the options. All we want is
...» Read More!Product Review: Carhartt Force Equator Jacket
You’ve heard me talk oh-so-lovingly about the “Mud Season” that we’ve started into here in Pennsylvania, right? Well, a big part of this particularly awesome time of year are the rain showers and storms that
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