Lately, I’ve had a lot on my mind. These thoughts have been difficult to articulate, but they're important nonetheless. The topic resurfaced recently after I read a post in a large equestrian group on Facebook. While the discussion itself centered on another issue entirely, what stood out to me was the reaction to the post … Continue reading A Moment for Reflection in Our Horse Community
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
My First Nationals: A Look Back
It’s hard to believe it’s been almost eighteen years since I first showed at the U.S. Nationals. I never had the chance to compete at that level as a youth rider, so it wasn’t until I turned 21 that I found myself trotting into the iconic Tingley Coliseum in Albuquerque, New Mexico — heart pounding … Continue reading My First Nationals: A Look Back
When Life Puts Things in Perspective
A Gentle Reminder from the Saddle There are moments in life when everything slows down—sometimes by choice, often by force—and we’re reminded of just how small some of our biggest worries really are. Maybe it’s a personal loss, a health scare, a loved one going through something heavy, or even just watching the world shift … Continue reading When Life Puts Things in Perspective
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)
Silhouette Arabians 