The sport that I was so passionate about in my 30's, disappeared from my life in my 40's.  I asked myself constantly during that time if I had lost my passion for riding and competing.   I wondered if my depression was the cause or the result.  I wondered if I would ever find another horse I enjoyed riding so much that I fell asleep thinking about riding.  

I was almost cleaned up when Junior finally got back to the barn after a less than perfect lesson.  I reminded her that we came here to learn and that horses is hard.  She said, “I don’t need to be perfect, I just don’t want to suck.”

I have been very proud of Landry’s dedication to get as much as possible out of our boot camp experience and walked into the ring to find she had once again removed her stirrups.

Food is a part of my equestrian life.  Not so much the simple weekly dinners, but the appetizers, desserts and the constant attempts to eat something healthy at a horse show.  This is one of my go-to's as a dish to pass at the Hunt Club or for a New Year's Day Movie Marathon.

#backtobromont is not about getting back to Canada or even getting back to the upper levels of the sport.  It is about a toughness of spirit, a quality of training, a level of horsemanship, a belief in myself and a partnership that existed then.  With the passage of time, motherhood and a lack of focus, those things slipped out of my life.  I've decided I want those things back.

Once upon a time, I could sit the medium/extended trot on a big moving Thoroughbred.  Childbirth and an injury had me longing for those days, in a quest to complete my USDF Bronze Medal.  A little outside help put me back on track with the sitting trot!

Gift Ideas for the Equestrian  This is a wonderful way to hold a barn buddy in your heart in a time of sorrow and offer something tangible as a remembrance of their partner and your friendship. The cuff bracelet is stamped with "You left hoofprints on my heart" on the inside and a horseshoe and the horse's name on the outside edges.

For a change of pace consider stuffing a pair of barn boots with your child’s favorite chocolates, a stuffed animal and a gift card.  

Ma-ka-rohn Bakery is owned by a husband and wife team dedicated to perfecting the Macaron for the American consumer!  They deliver these freshly baked macarons nationwide.   Ohhhhh emmmmmm geeeeeee!  Did they ever get it right.