How to Clean a Saddle

Are you wanting to learn how to clean your saddle or other leather gear? Click the link to read the post and I’ll share with you how I clean my saddle and boots including which products I use.

Informative, How toAshley WardDecember 5, 2018how to, saddle, boots, Bates, Caprilli, Luxe, leather, saddle soap, clean a saddle, stubben, Ego 7, Orion, soap, condition, conditioner, balsam, leather cream

They're Not Machines

Horses are our partners. We work together towards a common goal.

They aren’t our machines that we put to work for our selfish goals.

Informative, ReflectionsAshley WardOctober 23, 2018horsemanship, Horseback riding, relationship, partnership, riding

The Purpose of a Lead Line

After a small comment and event at the barn, I started to think about the purpose of the lead line. Curious to know my thoughts on this tool? Keep reading!

Reflections, InformativeAshley WardOctober 8, 2018lead line, tack, horsemanship, relationship, purpose, Horseback riding

Aztec Diamond Equestrian Breeches Review

I bought my first pair of Aztec Diamond Equestrian breeches. Are you just as curious about this brand as I was? Want to know if I like them?

Click the link to read my review.

ReviewAshley WardOctober 1, 2018Review, PHS Review, Aztec Diamond Equestrian, breeches, apparel, clothing, not sponsored

Ego 7 Orion Field Boot Review

Here’s a review of my Ego 7 Orion Field boots.

Curious to know how they break in? The quality of the leather? How they feel when you’re wearing them? Then look no further. Just click to read this post.

ReviewAshley WardSeptember 16, 2018boots, Horseback riding, Ego 7, Tucci, review, not sponsored, affiliate

Bates Caprilli Close Contact Saddle Review (Updated)

Here’s a honest, updated review of the Bates Caprilli Close Contact saddle. I share my experiences with my saddle after owning it for a few years. All of the good and disappointing aspects that happened along the way to where I am now.

Informative, Review, UpdateAshley WardSeptember 9, 2018Bates, Saddle, Caprilli, Close Contact, Luxe, Review, Horseback riding, PHS Review, not sponsored, affiliate

Don't Be Simple

Do you take advantage of your warm-up at the beginning of your ride? Or do you ride around just enough so that your horse is ready for the real work?

Read this post to see what I’ve learnt about the importance of the warm-up.

Informative, Reflections, RidingAshley WardAugust 17, 2018horses, horseback riding, warm-up, success, strategy, gaits, riding, figures

Working Through the Fear

Anyone can experience fear at any point in their lives. It doesn’t matter if you’re experienced in your field or a beginner. Fear is normal. We just have to learn to work through it and lot let it control us.

Informative, Reflections, Riding, UpdateAshley WardJune 27, 2018fear, horse, horses, horseback riding, jumping, scary, exercises, tips, tricks

Mentors

Whether they are your peers or professionals, having people that you admire can inspire you to work harder and strive for better. They can become people that you can learn from to help shape your own success.

Informative, ReflectionsAshley WardApril 4, 2018mentors, horseback riders, visualize, learning, riding, horse, horsemanship

Positives and Negatives

There are good and bad experiences in everything that we do. Riding is no exception to that rule.

How we assess our every ride will in turn affect our future riding experiences.

How do you evaluate your progress every time you dismount at the end of a ride?

Informative, ReflectionsAshley WardMarch 16, 2018fear, experience, success, failure, positive, negative, riding, horses, falls

It's All About the Journey

Goals will help you get to where you want to go. They're what keep you motivated.

So when those hard times come, don't get discouraged. Enjoy the journey, not just the destination.

Reflections, Informative, RidingAshley WardFebruary 19, 2018riding, horses, goals

My Experiences With Online Learning

Are you curious about taking online courses? Do you want to know if online post-secondary education is for you?

Then click to read this post to find out about my online learning experience.