March - when the tears came I couldn’t cry. I couldn’t cry for months. But on a cold and rainy March day, I found myself sitting out alone in the woods on a cross country course, cheering on my Randolph-Macon College Eventing teammates at the Carolina Horse Park when the tears finally came. Murphy was …
It’s me, Grace! 👋 I haven’t posted in a while but I’m back from my first year of college and want to share some reflections with you. My horse Murphy went away to college with me and everyone who welcomed him home for the summer said he looks like he gained the “Freshman 50.” He’s …
Dear High School, Today I wore a mask as I walked alone through your empty halls for the last time as a student. I cautiously wandered into your bare classrooms that still hold so many of my memories, a little afraid of the emotions I’d bring to the surface. As I stepped inside each empty …
With no competitions, limited riding, and restrictions on where you can travel, it can be hard to muster up the motivation to be productive or come up with creative new ideas. I admire the people who still have motivation and can create unique activities while quarantined. I had one of those moments with my LRK3DE …
College decision day was this past weekend - I remember when I first wrote a post asking for advice about an eventer looking at colleges! It seemed incredibly far away, but it’s here now (along with coronavirus…) In making my decision, I have done a lot of reflecting about what role I want horses to …
https://youtu.be/h18Amk_vp-0 Even though all of us eventers aren't able to be together this weekend at the Land Rover Kentucky Three-Day Event, I still wanted to celebrate this event that holds a special place in our hearts. I hope you create some fun memories at this year's "virtual event" like I did, whether it's calling your …
I’m sure you’ve used the phrase “horses keep me sane” before. Probably just as a joke in passing, without a second thought to the weight it holds. It’s only until I’m not able to ride do I realize how true it actually is for me. Not having Murphy at my barn has made me realize …
In the blink of an eye, our world has changed into what seems like a dystopian novel. I feel silly for having worried over whether I’d find a place to rent for senior week or which prom dress I would buy just a few short weeks ago. Now I’m wondering whether I’ll even be able …
I was recently reminded of one of the many reasons why I love Pony Club: reasonably priced clinics with upper level riders! It’s actually been a few years since I have taken any clinics, and I was lucky to participate in two good ones this winter! (Click here to read about my clinic with Doug …
It’s my senior year of high school - the perfect time to branch out and try new things. One thing I always wished I had done in high school was play a school sport. I never did because riding always came first for me, and the only sports that ever really interested me were volleyball …
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