E had a good portion of the winter off due to weather and the barn closure. She is a maturing horse and when we got back to work + spending time together, here is what we focused on: ONE // GROOMING Grooming, grooming, and more grooming! Horses shed their winter coat in the spring so…
Equestrian
Summer Horseback Riding Essentials
Horseback riding is a time when I can clear my head and focus. It is not lost on me the privilege of riding and handling such a beautiful animal. Coming from a family of equestrians who ride “rain or shine”, weather is not a deterrent to time in the saddle but to keep enjoyable, good…
FLSA and the Unpaid Internship
In my opinion, most success in life comes from preparation, hard work, and grit, as opposed to luck. When there are goals in sight, take steps to best position yourself to achieve those goals. When I was considering attending law school, I spent time as a paralegal at an international law firm and then at…
Equestrian Inspired Farmhouse
I have never been an expert in interior design or decorating. However, when it comes time to add design and decor touches to our home, my inspiration is most often my equestrian background — growing up on a small farm in Maryland and participating in United States Pony Club, 4-H, and breeding and training racehorses….
How to Move Your Horse to a New Barn Successfully
How does one move a horse to a new barn successfully? Horses are sensitive creatures so with proper care and attention. A good friend of mine recently contacted me as her current boarding facility was — instead of making her equestrian experience — breaking it due to a personality conflict and other complexities of a…