Seriously guys, I can't make this stuff up...

Tales from the life of working-student and eventer, (that'd me) revealed through photography. The golden nuggets of knowledge I've gained from the industry of competitive equestrianism, the lessons I have learned from my amazing Thoroughbred, Calvin, and all the trouble we've gotten into and the memories made at Lake Prince Training Center with the L.P.E.T. "A picture is worth a thousand words."

[kissthecalvin]

Smiling is so important. I don’t think most people realize the power of a smile. I know how much of an impression it makes to be in a bad mood and see someone, anyone, smiling about something. 

I just think, “If they can be happy, so can I…”

[kissthecalvin]

Things don't always go the way you plan. Sometimes you're last in line and the water is already dirty. Are you going to pretend to clean yourself with that dirty water like so many others have before you? Or are you going to throw it out and make a freakin bubble bath.

Do it for yourself. No one else will.

[kissthecalvin]

"I don't know who you are, even when we face each other When I wake up I know you're here this is everything you've done I've got nothing to fear cause the battle's already been won."

"I've got nothing to fear cause the battle's already been won."

[kissthecalvin]

Yih'yu l'ratzon imrei fi V'hegyon libi l'fanecha, adonai tzuri Yih'yu l'ratzon imrei fi V'hegyon libi l'fanecha, adonai tzuri

[translation: "Let it be your will that my words of my mouth and the meditations of my heart come before you, God my rock my redeemer"]

[kissthecalvin]

My buddy surveying his new place. I'm seriously going to cry when I have to leave him 😭 #workingstudentlife #sadface

[kissthecalvin]

My farrier knows my whole life story. Why? Because you'll talk to anyone who's around for more than an hour...

[kissthecalvin]

This time last year I was in such a bad place. Horses kind of re-rescured me. I freaking love my life today.

[jesuisunterrainvague]

[creatingaquietmind-deactivated2]

Do More (by Jay Roeder)

[kissthecalvin]

This clover tells me I'm lucky. I'm not though. I've fallen in love with you but I can't have you.

[kissthecalvin]

Explore...

[kissthecalvin]

Here's to you mysterious, lingering yacht hand😘 #ohherro #hayyy #yusogoodlooking

[kissthecalvin]

My love💕 #lovemybarn #lovemyhorse #literallylivingthedream #thoroughbredmomma #adoptmyheart #adventuretime

[kissthecalvin]

"And the lines have all been drawn and I know where I belong." ##literallylivingthedream #lovemyhorse #lakeprince

[kissthecalvin]

Oh hello there❤

[kissthecalvin]

So I was in a dark club that is also a bunch of indy shops inside and I bought my sister some vinyl at random. She took it out of the sleeve and got really excited about it. Definite win.

[kissthecalvin]

Sir Duke<3