Announcements
Let's be an active group! Participation highly encouraged :)
As much as I don't mind talking to myself, I'd love to hear the thoughts of others! Feel free to participate :)
6-week challenge
Hi All, I have decided to commit to doing 5 workouts and 5-6 rides a week until January 13th when I will be taking my ponies to South Carolina to start my show season. I work for a trainer while there and the days are long and exhausting. I want to be as fit as possible so that I can thoroughly enjoy the experience without…
Invite your friends!
Hey guys, I want to make sure our group doesn't die out like others have in the past so if you have any horsey friends that have not joined, please invite them to do so. The more members and the more participation, the more support and encouragement for all of us :)
Discussions
howdy!
I'm back, yet again, 3rd time is the charm right? I have quite a bit to lose but all the time in the world to do it in. I've been back on the wagon 2 weeks now and plan to stay the distance this time!
25 pounds in 151 days
Hi All! Today is the first day of my journey to lose 25 pounds of flab. I've been down this road before, but have recently taken too many detours to the kitchen to get more snacks and beer. I will be taking my horses south for 3 months this winter to train and compete. I've done this for many years in the past, but I want…
We did our first show this weekend
My first dressage show and her first show ever. She was very good, but she had a minor shy and a stumble in a 20 meter circle. Still, we got third. I am very proud of my girl!
My accountability: showjumper
Hello all, My accountability discussion....... my goals for the next 6 weeks, which will take me up to Halloween, October 31.... 10,000 steps a day C25k program M-W-F/S 5 rides a week (down to 1 horse) Walk my fruitcake of a dog every night for at least 15 min MEAL PREP Sundays Try to limit food after 8:30pm Breakfast…
62 days until the first show of 2018
I've been plugging along, mostly maintaining. It's time to give myself another push and see if I can stay motivated (this winter has been so hard!!). This week: Monday: Group training Tues: Spin Wed: Yoga Thurs: Group training Fri: Spin Looks like the temps will be consistently warmer (above freezing even!) so I hope to…
Winter Riding
Our season starts March/April with the first event April 28. So my plan for the duration of the winter is to have a riding lesson (indoor arena) once a week. At home with Thor I will start with hand walking and get back to riding also AT LEAST once per week but preferably 2 or 3. To supplement this I will continue once per…
My accountability: Crimsongrey
Hey all! Sorry I haven't checked in for so long. I've been super busy since getting home from Aiken in April. We bought a farm that needs a lot of work so that's what I've been doing...working! Lots of working! I also hurt my back really bad and was completely out of commission for 2 months. During the past few months I've…
My accountability: Here4Ponies
Hats off to @crimsongrey and @showjumper for the fantastic accountability idea! On deck for this week: yesterday - lesson on OTTB; working a lot on trot poles and 2-point; trainer has asked me to switch to an AP saddle so I can shorten my stirrups without bruising my knees on the dressage saddle knee rolls; working on my…
Best motivational vidoes, books, quotes, etc.
Hey all! I may have asked this before, but I am hoping you'll all share some of your favorite things to gain motivation, either in riding, fitness, or life in general. Usually for me, if I find motivation for riding, I am inspired to do better in the rest of my life so I tend to seek out sources for riding. Here is one of…
What can we do to support YOU?
Since it can sometimes be hard to get friends and family to truly support you (my husband is an enabler and my friends are too nice to push me), what can we do on here to help you push through the tough times? For me, I would really love it if you all would get after me if I don't go running enough. It makes such a…
