Just Breathe Grab Mane

Helping Me Help Myself

Lauren Wednesday, December 04, 2019 0

Image by Дина Орлова  from Pixabay Happy Thanksgiving! I hope everyone had a wonderful holiday. I also hope that everyone is blessed to ...

Instructor Journey , Mental Fortitude , Riding Tips

4 Things That Don't Frustrate Your Riding Instructor (and 4 things that might)

Lauren Monday, November 04, 2019 0

Image by a_roesler  from Pixabay I've talked in previous posts about how riding is such a mental game. My internal voice can be so v...

Lesson Journal

Things to Try Next Time You Ride

Lauren Tuesday, October 15, 2019 0

Image by Mabel Amber  from Pixabay This photo is beautiful but I wish that middle girl was wearing a helmet... The Disclaimer Th...

Life , Mental Fortitude

I Didn't Want to Write This Post

Lauren Monday, July 29, 2019 1

I almost didn't write this post. Spoiler alert: it's about depression. The Reason I recently identified in myself what I ca...

Instructor Journey , Mental Fortitude , Riding Tips

Do You Claim Your Victories As Well As Your Mistakes?

Lauren Wednesday, July 17, 2019 0

Typically at CEC each week there is a new lesson plan. The instructors teach this lesson to all the jumping classes (as is appropriate or ca...

Mental Fortitude

What Does Mario Kart Have To Do With Horses?

Lauren Tuesday, July 09, 2019 1

Abby Karecki and trainer Kris Wallace as Mario/Princess Peach and Luigi/Yoshi at the 2011 Haunted Hunter Pace This past week I was on ...

Humor

Why Are You Crying In Your Lesson?

Lauren Thursday, June 13, 2019 0

I don't know about you all, but I cry at the drop of a hat. Particularly while riding. It's somewhat annoying and embarrassing, but...

Horse Products

The Joys of Shedding Season

Lauren Tuesday, May 21, 2019 0

I legitimately enjoy shedding season. Sure if you are running late for a lesson and are in a hurry it can be rather inconvenient for your ho...