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Do your thing. Do it unapologetically. Don’t be discouraged by criticism. You probably already know what they’re going to say. Pay no mind to the fear of failure. It’s far more valuable than success. Take ownership, take chances, and have fun. And no matter what, don’t ever stop doing your thing.

Asher Roth (via psych-facts)

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When the piaffe lightbulb finally starts to turn on💡

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Another Weekend, Another Horseshow😎 (at HITS Horse Shows)

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Figuring this U25 thing out, one centerline at a time✨ (at Stockade Polo and Saddle Club)

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It has taken a day for me to process how incredible this past weekend was, and come up with an accurate way to describe how incredible it felt to complete my first two trips down the centerline competing in the U25. While neither test was perfect, I exceeded my own goals for our first attempt and I am very encouraged by the effort we were able to produce in the showring. When we first purchased Schaneur he had so much to teach me, however this weekend was increasingly rewarding as I was given the opportunity to showcase the training that we have accomplished together. I am so grateful to have been able to accomplish this goal, and for all of the people who have continued to support me throughout this journey!

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where do you buy your saddle pads/what brands are they? they always look so pretty!

Most of the ones I use are Schockemohle, USG, or PRI. I have a couple of Eskadron and Smartpak ones mixed in as well. Most of them come from tack stores or vendors at shows, but if I am looking for a particular color/brand I will typically order online. 

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First U25 called for a little celebration🍾

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“Hard work is the epitome of success. Effort is the quality of hard work. Determination is the fuel for effort. And purpose is the spark that ignites it all.”

Explicit Reality (via psych-facts)

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Just going to throw this post up to remind myself of things from this week's lessons I want to write more about when I have time -don't panic -forward to the piaffe/fluidity between passage&piaffe -corners -look in the halfpass/ride the gait not the halfpass -don't spill the champagne

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I might be biased, but I think he is pretty cool✨ (at Apple Hill Farm Dressage Center)

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Starve the ego, feed the soul.

(via purplebuddhaproject)

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100% not ready for Spring Break to be over. I have been having way too much fun spending the week with my favorite little piglet.

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Someday I will figure this counting thing out🙆🏻

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Trying to decide on a new nose band ft. Schaneur objecting to participating in photos

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“Think big thoughts but relish small pleasures.”

H. Jackson Brown Jr., Life’s Little Instruction Book  (via amargedom)

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Tempis are kind of his favorite thing💥(next to rolling in the paddock, that is)

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Passage-Halfsteps: Day 2.

I am so impressed with how much better today went compared to yesterday (x), hopefully we can keep progressing in the right direction!