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Whenever size inclusivity popped up on my social feeds, I used to ignore it, unable to find the words for how I felt. But lately, with long overdue activism pushing us out of our comfort zones to encourage change, it feels like the right time for those words to come to fruition. You could callContinue reading “I’m Not Plus Sized. I’m Me Sized.”

Because—and we’ve all heard this one, too—this will all pass and brighter days are on the horizon. “Absence makes the heart grow fonder, I know we’ve all heard it, but right now, only four weeks in, it makes my heart ache.” I typed those words in early March, back at the beginning of Ax’s rehab,Continue reading “Perspective”

Anytime is a great time to buy from a small business, but as most of the country is confined to their homes and businesses are forced to temporarily close their doors and cancel vending at shows, now is an even better time to support those who may be suffering from the effects. I’ve rounded upContinue reading “Amateur-Owned Small Business Round-Up”

Riding is my sanity—it’s my “me time” at the end of a long day or busy work trip—and with an aging horse, it feels like I am getting robbed. Absence makes the heart grow fonder, I know we’ve all heard it, but right now, only four weeks in, it makes my heart ache. I’m notContinue reading “Suddenly Sidelined”

Amid an array of half-finished grocery lists, an organized lineup of my horse’s blankets, and miscellaneous championship winner interview questions in the notes on my phone, I have a habit of keeping a list of the best things that have happened each year. The date and an emoji or two serve as a log ofContinue reading “A Year for the Books”

Thanksgiving serves as a reminder to be gracious for what we have. For this ammy, the past two years have held events around this time that have my heart feeling especially thankful for what is still here. There’s no denying that those of us who own or lease horses can call ourselves lucky. But withContinue reading “A Thankful Amateur”

In classic adult amateur fashion, I often find myself riding after working an 8:30-5; scheduling farrier appointments on lunch breaks; and enjoying a glass of rosé while rewatching the week’s livestream. I started riding when I was 10, quickly ditching dance and competitive swimming for ponies. For most of my first year in the saddle,Continue reading “Road to The Working Amateur”

Formerly the author of Breeches and Boat Shoes, a blog I created in college as a way to keep my family updated on the goings on with my then-new horse, blogging has been in my life since 2013. As the years have gone on, much has changed since the founding of B&BS and the lateContinue reading “Introducing The Working Amateur”