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5 Day Writing Challenge – Day 5
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Real Riding Challenge Day 16 – Riding With Friends

While Frisby got the day off, I still got to ride. After work, I went to visit my friend Vickie and her two horses. And there was a purpose behind

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a tack room with a just riding package
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Real Riding Challenge Day 15- My Favorites

Since I have been riding a lot and working with both of my horses pretty much daily, I have really put my breeches, bonnets, saddle pads and saddles to

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Challenge Day 14- Making The Most Of What You Have
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Real Riding Challenge Day 14- Making The Most Of What You Have

With social media sites like Instagram and Facebook, we have the ability to see what other equestrians do with their horses, and what they have. I love scrolling through Instagram,

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Challenge Day 13- Hill Work
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Real Riding Challenge Day 13- Hill Work

I am very fortunate to have some hills right on our property. They are the perfect extra element to add something different to Frisby's work session. And I didn't really

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Challenge Day 12- Staying Positive
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Real Riding Challenge Day 12- Staying Positive

Let's face it, when you set out to work with your horse every single day you are bound to have set backs. But I find the more you try to

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10 ground pole exercises
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Real Riding Challenge Day 11- Groundwork Exercises

So after bringing out all of my jumps yesterday to try and sell them, I had some motivation to get the arena groomed. And with a freshly groomed arena, this

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Earning Money For Horses
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Real Riding Challenge Day 10- Earning Money For Horses

Yesterday I had someone that I had built jumps for back in 2015 texted me and ask if I had any jumps for sale. I thought about it for a

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Challenge Day 15- My Favorites
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Real Riding Challenge Day 9 – Easy Exercises To Work On

Real riding challenge day 9 is a day of exercises, which kind of ties in pretty well with challenge day 8 of perfect practice. So I thought I would share

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5 simple habits for better riding
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Real Riding Challenge Day 8 – Flatwork

Real riding challenge day 8 is getting Frisby back into the arena, and working on flatwork! I'm a huge fan of flatwork honestly. Because before you can do the bigger

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25 Things To Do When You Have To Stay Home
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Real Riding Challenge Day 7 – Trail Riding, Sort Of

Here we are, a week into the real riding challenge day 7! And today I decided to continue working Frisby out of the arena. This isn't just a day for

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Noelle Floyd Masterclass
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Real Riding Challenge Day 6- Riding A Lazy Horse

I am back at it! This is my real riding challenge day 6, and Frisby is back to work after his one day off. And today I wanted to share

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just riding mystery boxes
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Real Riding Challenge Day 5 – Reward Yourself!

Today is Monday, and also the Real Riding Challenge day 5! And I won't be riding Frisby today, he is getting the day off. But, I still wanted to share

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