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Today is July 17 and I sit here contemplating what the next week of my life entails. On July 21 I will begin my journey up to Rebecca Farm to groom at the 2019 North American Youth Championships to groom for CCIJ2*-L rider, Lynnea Woody. It didn’t hit me until about two days ago that… Continue reading Tales of the NAYC Groom: The Beginning
Let’s face it: disappointing show days are inevitable. Now everyone’s definition of disappointing is a little different but you get the point. Maybe you fell off, had a refusal, messed up your dressage test, or scored a 6 on a movement that you know deserved an 8. Regardless of your discipline, I am thrilled to… Continue reading How I Stay Optimistic on Disappointing Show Days
Hi everyone! Shop the Roeckl Maryland Gloves Here! My all time favorite glove company is easily Roeckl. Founded in 1893 in Munich, Germany by a leather tailor, this company is one of the best in the game. Roeckl makes equine gloves for all disciplines, ages, and genders. Not only that, but Roeckl makes amazing gloves… Continue reading Roeckl Maryland Glove
Hi there! My name is Madison Ritsch. If you are new here, I am a senior in high school and college decision season is currently in full force. After months of hard work on applications, heart break with rejection letters, and then time spent contemplating my options, I have finally made a decision. In the… Continue reading My Official College Decision
One of my all time favorite past times is working out, specifically weight lifting. But when I'm not lifting weights you will probably find me doing a HIIT workout or High Intensity Interval Training. (Hold up. Before you push your horse make sure that he is capable of doing the workout, is wearing protective boots,… Continue reading Horse HIIT
The Event at Archer held its second ever event from June 1st to 3rd and ran its very first spring event. It is a new event in Wyoming and has been incredibly successful! With an amazing state-of-the-art cross country course this event ran Intro-Prelim and boasted over 180 competitors. After holding its first ever event… Continue reading The Event at Archer – Our First Novice
Often times I hear my self rattle off all of my activities and question how I manage to fit it all in. Miraculously I find the time to train and compete as a varsity equestrian, dancer, and track athlete. Although each of these sports keeps me in shape, I still feel like it's not enough.… Continue reading Cross Training Schedule from an Equestrian, Dancer, and Track Athlete
Tips for Managing School & Riding - Advice from a 4.0 Student & Varsity Equestrian School, no matter what the grade or degree, can be draining; draining of energy, time, passion, and even emotion. Granted, I am only a senior in high school, but having achieved a 4.94 GPA during my first semester of my… Continue reading Tips for Managing School and Riding – Advice from a 4.0 Student and Varsity Equestrian
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