I Have Created A New Habit Last night, I completed my own challenge. And while I am extremely happy to be done with it, I woke up this morning feeling a little lost. Because every day for the past 32 days, I have been getting up at 5:00 AM to work on editing a video, or working on a blog post to share with you. But today when I woke up, I didn't have anything that I had to do. … [Read more...]
30 Day Challenge Completed!
Confident Rider Challenge Day 30 Yes, it has happened! We have reached the end of the 30 day confident rider challenge!!!!! Some days went well, and others, well they were a challenge for sure. But it is done! Complete! Finito! And even though the challenge is done, by doing it, I have found new motivation to continue the work I have been doing with my horses. Only, it won't … [Read more...]
Are YOU Ready To Canter?
Confident Rider Challenge Day 29 Oh yes, day 29 in the challenge! One more day, just one more day! And today is one I have been thinking about for a while, for myself personally. And everyone is different and has their own personal struggles. For whatever reason, mine is cantering for the first time. But then after I do it, I remember how awesome it is, and then I work to get … [Read more...]
It’s Time To Trot And A Word On Diagonals
Confident Rider Challenge Day 26 Better late than never right? This is getting up late because I had to do the trotting in order to create the blog post. And since the forecasted high temperature is 95 degrees here, I had to get out and ride early. So about 2 hours after breakfast, Frisby got his work out.And I splurged on Friday. Instead of going out to lunch all week, I … [Read more...]
Why You Should Lunge Your Horse Before You Ride
Confident Rider Challenge Day 23 We are just over 3/4 of the way through our confident rider challenge. And if you have been working with your horse in some way over the last 23 days, I would hope you are feeling more confident being around your horse both on the ground, and in the saddle. Of course there will be good days, and bad days. But hopefully, the good days are … [Read more...]
Using Ground poles In Your Arena For Confident Riding
Confident Rider Challenge Day 21 We are way into this challenge now! How are you feeling? Is your level of confidence improving? Are you getting out and working with your horse every day? Do you find it is getting easier? How is your horse reacting to so much time with you? If you have been working with your horse every day and have completed every day of the challenge, I am … [Read more...]
Getting In The Saddle
Confident Rider Challenge Day 19 Yes, this is day 19. I can't believe it. 19 Days of videos, blog posts, and working with my horses. And today is a fun day for me to talk about with you because today we are talking about actually riding our horses! Yes, today is the day we are getting back in the saddle again! Getting In The Saddle This past week has been a roller coaster … [Read more...]
Am I Cleared To Ride? That Is The Question!
Day 16 Of The Confident Rider Challenge Well, the day has finally come. Today I will be going to the doctor for my final check up after surgery. And I have been waiting for this day for so long. Am I cleared to ride? That is the question!You know how it is when we always tell ourselves we will ride tomorrow, or how we never seem to make the time to spend with our horses? … [Read more...]
