I’ve had quite a few fans recently email in and ask what type of helmet I ride in. After sending the replies I realized I should just put together a blog about it. I have been riding in the Troxel Grand Prix Classic now for several years and it came in most handy when breaking in a young, über atheltic horse who’d been backed only 5 times as he decided it was a good idea to play bucking bronco. I [...]
In thinking about what topic I would use as my take away on my journal today and my mind began to drift. I started reviewing older posts dating back to 2006, which made me notice patterns in my training cycles. Furthermore that made me realize the importance of note-taking after training. Whether you’re a beginner or an international pro, I think one should write down thoughts, ideas or issues faced in the daily rides because we’ll likely face same issues [...]
If you live, work or hobby around horses then you are around flies in the hot summer months. If you’re in an area of the east coast that has prehistoric bugs the size of hummingbirds then you’re around lots of flies in the hot and humid summer months and it might seem like a constant loosing battle to rid your stable of them. While I don’t think there’s an end-all simple solution to fly maintenance, I do think there’s a [...]
I have been lucky enough to train with some greats in our industry. Unfortunately Charles de Kunffy isn’t one of them however I so appreciate his writing and this quote, “The dressage rider has to be, first of all, a horse person who is acqainted with a diversity of equestrian activities, because only by these means can the nature of the horse be discovered. A dressage rider cannot be made by riding dressage only. The bold and powerful gaits of [...]
I was fortunate enough to meet Emily Bates of Bates Australia (http://www.batessaddles.com/) at the WEG this past year thanks to the super sweet introduction of Sheryl Rudolph at FITS! Thanks Sheryl!!! I REALLY enjoyed chatting with her and learning about their range. I’ve always heard great things about Bates and the Wintec but never had the opportunity to ride in a Wintec myself. I heard some fabulous stories about Isabell herself from Emily and have always been a fan. I [...]
While, some people gathered with friends and fam to BBQ, watch the parade and fireworks show, it was a normal weekend here at the farm in Eastern North Carolina. I mowed and trimmed the acres, organized the stable, mended some fence and picked up Joel who’d been working in Afghanistan for the past 7 months. Yeah so the last little bit wasn’t your average weekend but it was definitely a welcome task to add to the to do list. I [...]
A good friend and colleague of mine, Geoff Butler of Unique Sporthorses (http://uniquesporthorses.com) was kind enough to fly over from Holland last weekend so HorseGirlTV® (http://horsegirltv.com) could host a clinic with him. I’ve known Geoff since 2007 and spent a great deal of time talking theory, sport horses and the future of dressage extensively when I was over in Holland training in 2009 and the last several years in general thanks to Skype and email! When you find someone that [...]
What divine timing that HorseGirlTV® is hosting an internationally licensed trainer over from Holland the same weekend RIDERS4HELMETS is having their international awareness day. I’m excited to don one of their “Strap One On–Everyone’s Doing it” tees for the clinic as well as my helmet. We’re all very excited to have Geoffrey Butler with Unique Sport Horses (http://www.uniquesporthorses.com/) for that weekend working with some wonderful locals dressage skills. Geoff is a student of Edward Gal’s trainer, Nicole Werner and we’re [...]
It’s been a dream for many to compete at Dressage At Devon. I’ve happily competed on the West Coast at Dressage At Devonwood through FEI so it’s a very special goal for me to compete on the East Coast at Dressage At Devon as well! I will hope to see you all there! Looks like they have lots of great things in store for this years event! Check out the PR below… As Spring Blossoms, Preparations Begin for Dressage at [...]
It’s taken several decades but I’ve found the shirt of a lifetime. It’s seamless style from stable to street. It’s a spectacular shapely fit with a classic tailored look yet offers a stretchy comfort. I’ve never found a shirt that is this comfortable that also looks this good, travels well and washes so easy. Who else would have designed such a shirt of a lifetime but the innovative folks at FITS (Fun in the Saddle)! I have one for every [...]
I recently blogged about a cool vegan line that Dansko had and got some great feedback from fans on that blog. Thanks folks! I followed up on your feedback and found a little more about these vegan options as well as some new innovations on the traditional Dansko favorites. I discovered the Sanibel line offers a great series of solid color vegan options so for those of you out there that prefer solid, animal-free products over patterns on your footwear, [...]
I saw this special offer from Dana’s Doodles and wanted to share. Everyone at HorseGirlTV® are big fans of Dana’s art! Our HorseGirlTV® cartoon horse was designed by Dana actually! Check out her SWEET Valentine offering for an adorable t-shirt or stall sign! Choose from hunter jumper, western, saddle seat, and cart horse designs. All t-shirts are just $10. You can see more of Dana’s artwork online at http://www.danasdoodles.com.
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