So, I had a fantastic lease ride on Wednesday night. And, of course not one person was there to witness it. My Wednesday night ladies I'm throwing shade to you 😉 (jk.. I know you have lives). I was riding another lovely grey at the barn, who is the sweetest mare. I was able to …
Just Be You.
“Other peoples’ success is not your failure” Can we say that that hit home? I had my best friend say that to me recently, as I once again was complaining to her that I need to "grow up" and get out of my head, blah blah blah. And that I need to follow my New …
2018 Show Goals
WELL, WELL, WELL. I did my first show of the year. First show of 2018 done and completed. AND I DIDN'T BREAK ANYTHING! *sits back and sips that wine* We pulled out 3 firsts. We only did the cross-rail division - totally embarrassing, but hey. As Drake says, "started from the bottom and now we're here". Seriously, …
Moving Forward
Alright my faithful weekly readers. I think I'm finally ready. I think I am finally deserving enough for my... BIG GIRL PANTS! I have been keeping up with my weekly lessons and semi jumping on the regular. I am FINALLY confident with cross rails (Yes, yes, I said cross rails. Let's all have a good …
Confidence
Confidence; "a feeling of self-assurance arising from one's appreciation of one's own abilities or qualities." (as defined by the Dictionary.com) Or, a Bethany definition, "FAKE IT TO YOU MAKE IT HUNNY!" Either way, in this sport if we don't have confidence, chances are you are like me, nervous. Nervous of the possibility that something is …
The Nervous Equestrian 