The Endurance Mindset
Life among horses teaches us more than meets the eye. Likewise, good horsemanship requires wisdom beyond what we learn at the stable.
My Journey
Race Report: Race to Robie Creek 2023
An equestrian endurance rider on the run at the northwest’s toughest half-marathon!
Ride Report: Owyhee Tough Sucker 2023
Ledger pranced past the vetting area with arched neck and flagging tail. He was boiling to let loose. I wouldn’t have put it past him to buck. One-rein stops had held him back several times in the last two minutes. Let’s race! Storm clouds rose, steely and menacing, from their crouch on the horizon. A …
Race Report: An Endurance Rider on the Run at Owyhee Off-Road Challenge 2023
My first half-marathon of the year is in the books! It didn’t go quite as smoothly as I’d hoped ~ but given the challenges, I’ll take it. I came away with a new appreciation for adjusting on the fly…and a reminder to apply to the season’s endurance rides. Last Saturday at my house began with …
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The Collected Rider: Finding the Balance Between Ambition and Acceptance
Life is meant to be ridden like a dressage horse in the ring, balanced astride the power of direction. Focused. Effective. But also ready to adjust at the slightest cue. To halt or bend or pirouette. Ever as prepared to pivot as we are to gallop on.
Yea, Though I Walk: An Equestrian’s Journey Through Fear
Most equestrians have, at some point, struggled with fear. This is the story of a terrible fall that shook me to the core and how I regained my horse riding confidence.
Why I Almost Quit Endurance Riding (But Didn’t)
After succeeding in endurance riding early on, I hit a 7-year wall of failure. I never gave up the idea that I’d ever ride endurance again ~ but I did give up the idea that of course I would. I let myself consider a life in which I just rode. Here’s why I nearly gave up…and why I chose to endure.
Race Report: An Endurance Rider on the Run at Wilson Creek Frozen
I signed up for the 2023 Wilson Creek Frozen Trail Runs on a whim. It was November, well within the discounted entry fee window, and January 21 was a long time away. I mean, sure, it would be cold on race day, but who doesn’t like a bit of challenge? To be clear, I signed …
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How to Live Like an Elite Horse Trainer
Horse training is a lifelong journey. I’m not an elite horse trainer, but I can adopt the characteristics of one. Here’s what that looks like in real life.