“So, whether it’s the water, the bank, stall rest, or any of the 2020 shocks that have made it home, there’s always the ability to leave, throw in the towel and limit the scope of life … That said, hard as it might be, usually, the best answer is to go forward.” (more…)
In this excerpt from her book Yoga for Riders, yoga instructor and horsewoman Cathy Woods shows us how the practice of yoga can redefine you as a horse person.
“Rather than wearing umbrage like a shield, and retreating behind our screens and into the barn aisles, let’s try to do better. Let’s try to talk to each other, to listen to each other and to trust each other.” (more…)
DeAnn SloanAmanda CousinsBest of JNComments Off on Best of JN: A Lifelong Pursuit of Better Riding — Staying Positive when the Going Gets (Very) Tough
Riding can be tough! Roadblocks, you just rode the worst round ever, you took a spill… Professional Amanda Cousins shares her tips to stay positive when the going gets tough. (more…)
“The thing about fire is, you never know where it will start, where the dry, hot winds will blow it, when those winds might change, and how much time you have. The time to prepare is limited.”
Riding and training horses is full of ups and downs: we can be pleasantly surprised and then we also can be reminded that horses have temper tantrums, too. (more…)
Wildfires continue to ravage the West Coast, killing 35 and burning nearly five million acres of land. These fires are leaving thousands displaced across California, Oregon and Washington State. Here is what you can do to help. (more…)
If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like in the mind of a pony, wonder no more. You’ll get to read the hilarious inner workings of a sassy and opinionated POA named Pony. (more…)
