How often do we look a the elements in life and feel we are waiting. Waiting for the next show, waiting for the next level, waiting to master the next skill, waiting for the next ride, waiting to become a better rider, waiting for the injury to heal, waiting for the next big "thing" to punctuate life. What if instead of viewing the waiting as a hinderance, a set back or a pause, we reframed to a mindset of preparation.

After cycling through seven different bits trying to find what worked for Izzie, the Nalanta bitless bridle quieted everything we'd been fighting. A thoughtful look at why it landed.

FHANA Ride and Drive 2024 Joining the FHANA charity ride meant trailering out at dawn and trusting the day to unfold. Here's what the experience taught me about community, horses, and showing up.