Posts tagged eventing barn
What to Do-And Why You Should Do It-When You Can't Ride

If you, like me, rely on an outdoor surface to ride, bad footing can ruin your day, week, month, even season. So rather than going slowly insane as day after day goes by without riding, let’s consider how we can combat the negative emotional, mental, and physical setbacks when riding isn’t possible.

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No "Equestrian" in Team

I wanted my girls to have that sense of belonging and community that came from being an official member of something. I wanted them to be able to come together to support each other and not feel competitive against each other. That’s how the Valley View Equestrian Team all started.

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Funniest Things Overheard at the Barn This Week

Me, after the lesson: “Do you have any questions?”
7 year old student: “Yes. What is Buttercup’s favorite color?”

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5 Resolutions for Riders

Some of my students have asked me what some of their New Years resolutions should be in regards to riding …

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Chasing That Feeling

This sport is all about feeling. We are all just chasing feelings. Some people get accused of chasing ribbons, but it’s not really about the ribbon-a $2 piece of cardboard and material …

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Horses in 4 Seasons

As horse owners, it’s as easy as finding horse manure on a horse farm to find something to complain about at any given season of taking care of our equine friends …

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