As the year comes to a close, social media fills with highlight reels: championship photos, ribbons lined up just right, year-end awards, and big goals checked off lists. And truly, those moments deserve to be celebrated. Hard work, dedication, and countless hours in the barn lead to achievements worth being proud of. But as we … Continue reading Celebrating the Year—One Small Victory at a Time
Things Only Horse People Think Are Totally Normal
If you’ve ever caught yourself casually explaining something horse-related to a non-horse person and watched their face slowly fill with concern… this post is for you. Because there’s a whole list of things horse people accept as completely normal that would absolutely raise eyebrows anywhere else. 1. Being Permanently Covered in Hay and Shavings (and … Continue reading Things Only Horse People Think Are Totally Normal
Why I Joined the AHA Discovery Farm Program — And How We Can Make It a Success
If there’s one thing I’ve learned in my years around Arabian horses, it’s this: nothing compares to seeing them in person. Their kindness. Their athleticism. The way they lean into people with a soft eye and a curious mind. You can describe it all day long, but when someone meets an Arabian? That’s the moment … Continue reading Why I Joined the AHA Discovery Farm Program — And How We Can Make It a Success
The Power of Good Friends at Horse Shows
At the end of the day, we all show horses because we love the horses. The smell of the barns, the quiet morning schooling sessions, the thrill of hearing your number called: it’s all because of the connection we have with these amazing animals. If I’ve learned anything over the years, it’s that the people … Continue reading The Power of Good Friends at Horse Shows
🐴 A Day in the Life of Horse Ownership: The Beautiful Chaos Behind the Barn Door
Owning horses is one of those things that sounds like a dream, and it is, but it’s also a full-time adventure that rarely goes according to plan. Just when you think you’ve got everything running smoothly, something will break, spill, or escape. Horses have an uncanny ability to keep their humans humble. If you’ve never … Continue reading 🐴 A Day in the Life of Horse Ownership: The Beautiful Chaos Behind the Barn Door
✂️ The Ultimate Guide to Body Clipping Your Horse
Joey about three weeks after body clipping! There comes a point every fall when you realize your horse has officially transformed into a fuzzy woolly mammoth. Sweat takes forever to dry, currying turns into an arm workout, and cool-downs double in length. That’s when it hits you: it’s clipping season. Body clipping isn’t just about … Continue reading ✂️ The Ultimate Guide to Body Clipping Your Horse
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
Start at the Very Beginning
Most of my friends (and yes, that includes some of you silent followers who never comment 👀) probably think of me as a hunter pleasure rider through and through. And hey—you're not wrong! But what you see now isn’t where I started. Not even close. Let’s rewind a little. Technically, my first rated show was … Continue reading Start at the Very Beginning
Part 2: 6 Real Fixes to Make the AHA Amateur Leveling System Work Better
In Part 1, we explored the origin of the AHA’s Amateur Exhibitor Leveling System—and how I helped shape the Choice and Elite levels to better support riders across experience tiers. It was a game-changer. For a while. But times change. Class sizes have shrunk, divisions have blurred, and the Leveling System—while built with good intentions—is … Continue reading Part 2: 6 Real Fixes to Make the AHA Amateur Leveling System Work Better
The Quiet Rider: Life as an Introvert in the Horse Show World
Let’s get this out of the way: I’m an introvert. Actually, let's make that an awkward introvert. By introvert, I mean someone who recharges by being alone, finds large social situations draining, and would rather deep-dive into one meaningful conversation than make small talk with 20 different people. It doesn’t mean I dislike people — … Continue reading The Quiet Rider: Life as an Introvert in the Horse Show World
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