Monthly Round-Up: What You Should Not Have Missed On Dressage Hafl In June 2016

Don't you hate it when you do not have enough time to read all the interesting things on the internet? And once you have time, you will never find those interesting articles again. You are not alone - that is why I decided to round up the best blog post of each month for you. You're welcome!

June was filled with milestones achievement, prep work for our shows and new custom boots - yes, we got a second pair!

[Teach Me Tuesday] 7 Things Horses Can Teach Us About Life

Horses are beautiful creatures. Anyone who rides them or works with them will tell you how much they enrich their lives. They also teach us powerful lessons and life skills - good opportunity for a little different Teach Me Tuesday post.[...]

Why Can't Good Be Good Enough

I do not know whether it is a personal trait or a dressage rider issue but it seems that in my world, good is never good enough. Apparently , there is even a tendency to be unhappier when things were "good" because then they were never good enough! What a contradiction! I seem to be happier at shows when scores a low such that I can claim that I knew it that we were simply not good. It is way more difficult to accept "good" results. Sure, they are not perfect and never will be but why can't we accept good results?[...]´

What If Your Horse Could Talk To You?

Have you ever wondered what your horse would tell you if he could speak? Have you ever had the feeling that you ARE communicating with your horse even though he never said a word to you? Do you believe that there is a certain form of communication that cannot be explained?[...]

[Wordless Wednesday] If You Believe In Yourself...

...and have dedication and pride - and never quit, you'll be a winner. The price of victory is high but so are the rewards. Paul Bryant[...]

A Tall Boots' Tale...Part 3: Oops, I Did It Again!

After having my measurements taken back in February and eventually receiving my first pair of custom tall boots in early April, it took me only two weeks until I decided: I need a second pair! No way I could live with only one of these gorgeous, perfectly fitting pair of boots. Thank God, Kriztian was around again and I told him that I needed a second pair. Training boots, brown. Similar to the black ones that are now reserved for shows. Back then, I had NO IDEA how awesome they would look once finished.[...]