In my weekly blog, “Amateur Equestrian Confessions,” I share the passion and the pain of one of the most endearing pursuits in the world, horseback riding.
Captain and I will go to our first and last horse show of the season this week at Bravehorse. It’s been a challenging summer with my 30-day stall rest, intense heat, and vacation schedules. However, the entire month of August, I’ve been focused on building stamina. Captain’s been focused on eating grass and staring at the cute, new pony girls that recently joined our barn. Part of me wants to admit the days appear to be getting shorter, the shadows longer, and the sunrise a