Ain’t no Slackin’ in the hack.

It’s been a hot minute since I last wrote, but I’M BACKKKKK with tales of my recent adventures in Ocala as a 20-year weekend warrior turned first-year snowbird. For the past year I have struggled with my mental health and I made the bold decision to relocate to Ocala- my happy place. Truly the best […]

“I’m Addicted to Falling Off” The Story of an EMBARRASSING Amateur and The Sainted Animal Who Tolerates Her. A Memoir By Yours Truly.

Where do I even start???????? After a really great, ribbon filled (and uneventful in a good way) debut weekend in the adult hunters with Mimi, I was very much looking forward to returning the following weekend. I was extra excited because Jimmy and Roger were accompanying me, we were staying at the WEC hotel and […]

In it to win it…. or something like that.

After a successful first blind date, I was feeling more and more confident with my riding ability despite the fact that come Monday morning, I could barely stand, never mind walk. It is days like that when I thank the lord that there are no stairs in my life. Literally ZERO stairs. I live in […]

When your backup plan requires a backup plan

As you will recall from my previous entry, I had secured a circuit lease and was feeling pretty confident… and dare I say excited … about my winter plans. Based on my chaotic lifestyle, most people wouldn’t guess that I am a planner by nature. But, that I am, and the uncertainty of Beau’s status […]

Saddle-sabbatical over… i’m backkk!

Hi Horse Shows & Hangovers fans!! Did ya miss me???? I’m backkkk after a 7 month saddle-sabbatical. And no I’m not pregnant… I just look it. Things slowed down for me, horse show wise, in a big way after Florida last March. In fact, I only rode twice (Aiken & Saratoga) between the end of […]

Mustangs, Manatees and ‘Merica

I am nearly two months late with the week 9/ 10 marathon recap but luckily took detailed notes and was able to recreate the story. Boy this made me miss Ocala!!! On Friday afternoon I headed to the airport with Roger and my massively overweight suitcase. For the first time since high school, I was […]

When Ya Gotta Go, Ya Gotta Go

The last three weeks of the winter circuit were a whirlwind and between being a full time student, full time employee, part time equestrian and full time drinker, I have not had much time to update the blog. Bear with me as I attempt to report back on the adventures of March beginning with week […]

Ashmeadow Team Work Makes the Sprained Ankle Amateur Dream Work

I gave my ankle exactly 10 days to heal before I declared that there was no way I was missing an Ocala weekend, packed up my husband and dog and requested an “accessibility drop off” Uber. Last year they moved all of the Uber and taxi pickups and drop offs to the central garage at […]

The Story of How a Tricolor Ankle Somehow Led to a Tricolor Ribbon

I made it my goal for the week to let go of the Week.End.Catastrophe. and restart my Ocala winter with a positive outlook. By Friday I was feeling pretty confident and was actually looking forward to my chance at redemption. I was shocked that Dollar was still allowing me to rent from them and was […]

WEC stands for Week. End. Catastrophe.

Let me preface this with a blog title disclaimer. World Equestrian Center Ocala is an absolutely lovely and well run horse show with an amazing facility and the kindest people. Unfortunately, it just happened to coincide with worst luck weekend of my life- so sorry WEC, for now, you and I do not get along. […]