I had many great horsey experiences in 2019! I am really pleased with how the year went overall; nothing is ever perfect, but both horses are sound, happy, and healthy, which is really what matters to me. Some of my 2019 goals were met easily or with lots of hard work, and a few of them were utter fails haha. C'est la vie! Let's recap! Happy, health, sound Both mares are doing well in this regard! Dreamy will be 29 this year, and while she definitely shows signs of her age at times, she overall looks and acts much younger than she really is! Ellie has really matured this year, filling out as well as mentally becoming more comfortable in her own skin. As she will be eight this year, I feel like we have moved through the baby phase. having this photo shoot was definitely a highlight of 2019! Continue lessons with Beth and Babette This goal was met and then some! I took almost weekly dressage lessons with Beth and monthly jump lessons with Babette. Thanks to the
I know everyone has their own opinion about helmet use. And I normally refrain from writing about it here on my blog. Hence the reason I did not post anything about Courtney King-Dye...... But in light of recent developments, I have to say something! Personally, I wear a helmet EVERY time, EVERY ride. I cannot imagine a reason why I would not wear my helmet (same goes for my seat belt). I also personally don't care for the "personal choice" argument, that it is a viable choice to NOT wear a helmet (or a seat belt for that matter). If there is technology that can SAVE YOUR LIFE, you need to take advantage of it!!!! (I also believe that smokers should pay MORE for their health insurance - I don't smoke - but that is another thread for another blog...LOL). So it is with great happiness that I report that the USEF (United States Equestrian Federation), which governs all equine sports, has announced a landmark rule change! Effective immediately, all riders at