When I brought Chrome home after USN in 2024, I knew I had some work ahead of me to have the pair of us ready to be as good as I thought he could be in dressage. Despite the fact that he’s gone back and forth to training since the fall of 2020, it’s a … Continue reading Happy New Year!
Arabian Sport Horse Nationals 2025
We are back from the 2025 Sport Horse Nationals with full hearts, tired smiles, and one very accomplished horse. Chrome exceeded every single expectation this week, and then some! Honestly, I was happy way back on day one when he snagged his first ribbon of the show 😂 From there, it only got better. Taking … Continue reading Arabian Sport Horse Nationals 2025
Four Favorites: Everyday Barn Must-Haves I Swear By
Welcome to the first post in my new blog series, Four Favorites — where I share the tried-and-true essentials that make my life easier, more comfortable, and (let's be honest) a little more fun around the barn. Whether you're in the muck every morning or just love a good pair of paddock boots, these are … Continue reading Four Favorites: Everyday Barn Must-Haves I Swear By
Horse Shows are Exhausting (but I keep going anyway)
Let’s talk about something that doesn’t get enough air time: horse shows are exhausting. Like, “someone hand me a large McDonald's Coke and a chiropractor” kind of exhausting. And after being on the road for four of the last five weekends, I feel like I’ve earned the right to shout it from the rooftops (or … Continue reading Horse Shows are Exhausting (but I keep going anyway)
The Rollercoaster of Horse Shows
They say the definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results—and honestly, I’m convinced that applies to showing horses more than just about anything else. I’ve been in the show ring for over twenty years now. That’s two decades of early mornings, fly spray battles, hurry up … Continue reading The Rollercoaster of Horse Shows
What Made Me Want to Show
The internet was growing fast and furious when I was in middle school and junior high. I remember traveling to an entirely different town to take lessons on internet use and a bit of basic HTML coding. I loved it! I was hooked. At some point, I found online horse simulation games, known to that … Continue reading What Made Me Want to Show
Therapy for Horses – Part 1
As an owner of show horses, I'm always trying to stay on top of the latest trends to help my horses stay fit and healthy. I can't remember how many years ago I found out about Back on Track products, but they are a staple in my supplies now. Not only do I use them … Continue reading Therapy for Horses – Part 1
2025 Missouri Extravaganza
Before we delve into the past, I want to revisit the most recent horse show while it's still somewhat fresh! The 2025 Missouri Extravaganza was our first show of the year, and it was all new things! Well, sort of, I guess. Chrome was making his dressage debut, and it was my first show on … Continue reading 2025 Missouri Extravaganza
Silhouette Arabians 