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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
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Hi there! I am so glad to see that you have decided to join me for a day in my life. My life is pretty busy, there is no doubt about that, but I would not have it any other way. I am so grateful for every opportunity God has blessed me with, and I… Continue reading Day in the Life of a Varsity Equestrian and Track Athlete
The fact that my last day of high school is May 15 blows me away. I have less than one month of my grade school career before I move on to bigger and better things. Just a few measly weeks of school are all that separate me from the start of the rest of my… Continue reading Home Stretch
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
April 11th, 4:16pm After a few errands and quick Walgreens stop for some Hot Cheetos, my family and I are headed over Vail Pass and down to the Denver International Airport. I am so excited and anxious to be visiting Texas Christian University. I want to like it, but the financial aspect of the college… Continue reading Texas Christian University Travel Diary
Simply put, the United States Pony Club is: the best thing you can do for any young, aspiring equestriana necessity for any future horsemana fabulous organization for girls and boys a likean excellent outreach and educational program a wonderful foundation for equestrians of all levels and disciplinesthe greatest equine program your money can pay forpretty… Continue reading My Experiences with the United States Pony Club
9:24am It’s 9:42am. I have been on a bus for 2 hours and am currently headed down to my first high school track meet. With a blanket over my legs and music in my ears, I am doing what ever I can do keep myself relaxed. I am terrified. This meet has 35 of Colorado’s… Continue reading My First Track Meet – Rad Track Diaries
I have never been a very stressed person, but it wasn’t until this year when stress hit my like a bus. Granted it may not have been a good idea to try to handle two Varsity sports, 4 clubs, and 6 AP/DE classes in the middle of college applications, but here we are! Oh and on… Continue reading Stress Management – Advice from a Senior in the Middle of College Applications
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