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Running for Equestrians

Running for Equestrians #fitness

Have you ever been winded after a long course? Do you have a hard time in the heat? A running program can help! Particularly running outside. Running outside can help us to adjust to weather changes (i.e. the heat or cold), while also strengthening our oh-so-important leg muscles. Running can calm our nerves before a big show, and give us more energy throughout the day. Whether you ride a lazy…

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When Things Don't Work Out

When Things Don't Work Out #Equestrianlife #Motivation

“Experience is what you get when you didn’t get what you wanted.” – Randy Pausch All of us ambitious types set goals for ourselves. We plan and work hard to achieve the things we desire; and oftentimes we do achieve them. But what about when no matter how hard we try, things just don’t work out the way we want them to. What do we do? Sometimes goals need adjusting. Sometimes we must change them…

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Equestrian Athletes

Equestrian Athletes #fitness #health #sports

It is astounding to me how few riders think of themselves as athletes. “We just ride horses,” I have been told. At horse shows, I have seen even trainers chowing down on junk food all day, and guzzling sodas. Many riders and trainers do not exercise outside of riding.  In my opinion, equestrians are athletes and we should take care of ourselves as such. We must pay attention to what we put in our…

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Monsoon Season in Texas

Monsoon Season in Texas

It has just rained and rained and rained. There has been so much flooding in the Houston area the past couple of weeks, and it is pouring outside as I write this. The good news is that we are out of the drought we have been in for the past several years. Between wildfires and flooding, Texas has had it rough. I just hope and pray that the rain lets up soon. I managed to ride today between storms.…

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Endless Possibilities

As an ambitious, goal-oriented person with big dreams I have always had a hard time with not moving forward at the pace I would like. I often think about how far I have to go to get where I want. I am also extremely hard on myself, as well as very critical of my every mistake. This seems to be a common theme among equestrians. While striving for constant improvement is great, dwelling on every…

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