What’s good for the soul, is good for the saddle

I am a serial exercise fanatic. Well, maybe not fanatic but I have been known to start a program, stop a program, start a program. So, maybe I’m better coined as a serial exercise junkie? I’m not in great shape, I can admit it. I have years of neglecting my fitness piled up in my…

An Internal Struggle

I’m at the precipice of what I’m going to do next for my career. I’m struggling with what I want to do versus what I need to do. I want to choose a job that I love doing, that gives me back as much as I give it without losing myself to the job itself….

(First World) Problems of an Unemployed Dressage Rider

It’s been forever since I’ve blogged! Yikes, I’m sorry that I fell off the face of the earth! I really didn’t, but I’ve been super distracted because I’m trying to find a new job. I’m a director of marketing and took a voluntary severance from my job about a year ago – had a great…

Spring. Newness of beginnings

I’m quietly enjoying a fresh, new day and find myself full of optimism and positive thoughts. Maybe it’s the newly green grass or the emerging buds on the trees, but Spring always brings me a sense of energy that none of the other seasons do. Everywhere I look there is beauty emerging. Whether it’s the…

Dear Me – A Letter to My 16-Year-Old Self

Dear Me, I wanted to give you some advice – sage perhaps. This is some pretty serious stuff — and it’s exposing some of your deepest, darkest secrets. No worries — your true self will know that you’re strong enough to be this transparent. These are just the big ones… there are plenty of other…

A Wake Up Call

Ambition. It’s a strong word that I don’t hear often, anymore. Yet, it woke me out of a restful sleep this morning – ringing in my ears like an alarm clock. Rolling it around in my thoughts – saying it softly to myself – pondering the presence of it in an early morning. Why, I…

Pinch Me! I Must Have Been Dreaming!

I’m back home after a week in what some of us like to call – horse Disney – formally known as Wellington, FL. I know, I know. Many of you are now sneering at the screen or silently sneaking expletives my way for my ability to take that trip. Some may even leave the post…

I Didn’t Break My Horse!

Carter probably doesn’t know it, but I leave for Wellington, FL early this week. That is, if the winter storm that’s quickly approaching decides to move on before my flight. I’ve already taken advantage of my airline’s travel policy and moved my reservations one day forward, so here’s hoping Mother Nature knows I’d really like…

No more excuses

It’s been cold. It’s winter in Northern Illinois, so that is probably no surprise. Four days of down time due to the horrendous temperatures and weather. Even going to the barn was cut short a day due to the extreme colds. Luckily, my trainer/barn manager made sure that my boy and all the other horses…