Spotlight // The Dressage Store
Today, this blog post is brought to you all by The Dressage Store, an equestrian based boutique located in the picturesque town of...
The Blonde & The Bay
- Jun 23, 2020
- 7 min
Loss
I would like to write up something today that I believe each of us, whether equestrians or non-horse oriented, can empathize with, and...
The Blonde & The Bay
- Apr 30, 2020
- 11 min
My Pros & "Cons" • Horses At Home
There are many, many factors that go into keeping our four horses in what is essentially deemed our backyard. I know how glamourous this...
The Blonde & The Bay
- Mar 27, 2020
- 8 min
Teaching An "Old Horse" New Tricks
Welcome to my unpopular opinion of spring 2020: people who shelter their horses from any object or scenario deemed fearsome are only...
The Blonde & The Bay
- Mar 9, 2020
- 11 min
My Truth Behind Transitions
Hi, hello, welcome back my friends! It's been a while since I've set aside quiet time to write a blog post. Five months if you're...
The Blonde & The Bay
- Oct 24, 2019
- 9 min
Not The End, Just Our New Beginning
I desperately wish I had an organized idea of how I wanted to kick off this particular post. Usually, I can nail down an opening...
The Blonde & The Bay
- Jul 30, 2019
- 9 min
The Shift in Equestrian Instagram
Social media is hard. Whether you’re a professional blogger, documenting a journey through life on a smaller scale, or using your...
The Blonde & The Bay
- Jul 10, 2019
- 8 min
Young Horse, Second Horse: Will I Or Won't I?
The question is inevitable, seemingly unavoidable. I often feel as if there’s a sign on my forehead that flashes “my mare is 18 years...
The Blonde & The Bay
- Jun 19, 2019
- 8 min
Horses & Real Estate • Twisted Rose Farm
Welcome to Twisted Rose Farm, a world-class equestrian facility nestled in the surrounding hills of the Texas Hill Country just minutes...
The Blonde & The Bay
- Mar 18, 2019
- 6 min
Alyssa Cleland • Overcoming The Odds & Fighting Through Adversity
What a fun guest-blogger to introduce today! Say hello to Alyssa Cleland, a fellow Region 9 dressage representative who is the epitome of...
The Blonde & The Bay
- Mar 7, 2019
- 13 min
Curbing Fear
Last time we chatted in regards to fear, I provided a detailed background history of how its unfortunate power consumed me from the...
The Blonde & The Bay
- Feb 21, 2019
- 8 min
Catherine Chamberlain • Changing the Culture & Finding Your Voice
It's a true honor to have Catherine take over The Blonde & The Bay today. Catherine has been a huge role model for me since my NAJYRC...
The Blonde & The Bay
- Feb 18, 2019
- 12 min
Experiencing Fear
My followers continue to inspire blog post upon blog post, and this entry is no different than the last handful I’ve written up. Today,...
The Blonde & The Bay
- Jan 31, 2019
- 11 min
If He Doesn't Bring Out The Best In You
… He’s not the best for you, says Kristin Fry from Beyond the Swipe. This little yet monumental piece of advice is one that took years...
The Blonde & The Bay
- Jan 23, 2019
- 4 min
Don't Call Me Lucky
Yesterday was a big day for The Blonde & The Bay. After posting the newly coined Gelding Mantra via my Instagram on the inaugural day of...
The Blonde & The Bay
- Jan 16, 2019
- 7 min
The Balancing Act
One of the most common questions I receive on my Instagram is how do I manage my work ventures with my riding career and everything else...
The Blonde & The Bay
- Dec 19, 2018
- 4 min
Post What Makes You Happy
Over the course of the last two weeks, I’ve had an influx of messages in my inbox all with the same common topic: can I have some tips on...
The Blonde & The Bay
- Jul 17, 2018
- 4 min
Roped Back Into Blogging
Your eyes are not deceiving you, I wholeheartedly promise… It’s been over a year since I sat down to type my last blog post, and frankly,...
The Blonde & The Bay
- Dec 26, 2016
- 4 min
Auld Lang Syne, 2016
The twenty-sixth of December has got to be the most lackluster day out of the entire calendar year, especially when it falls on a Monday....
The Blonde & The Bay
- Nov 20, 2016
- 4 min
When Inspiration Calls, You Answer
I’m writing this post on a bit of a whim. Usually, I have all of my topics planned ahead, strewn across a cluttered note on my iPhone,...