Heather Wallace's Blog, page 7

Progress and Then…

Confession: Lately I feel I've been making such strides in my confidence under saddle. Then, suddenly, I'm not.

Coarse Mane & Tail No More

I struggle with removing knots from my horse's coarse mane and tail. Finally, there is a natural product that really works for us!

Pony Conditioning Week 2

I thought my pony was an easy keeper but it turns out when he isn't regularly exercised he is basically a jellyfish- nothing firm about him. Thank you for joining us on week two!

Pony Conditioning- Week 1

7 weeks during pandemic lockdown and and my pony's top line just disappeared. This is week one of our rehabilitation diary.

Equine Rehabilitation Diary: The Beginning

Pandemic forced my pony into vacation mode for almost two months. When I returned, his entire toppling disappeared. Now, we're building up from the bottom.

Boss Barn Babe Business Giveaway!

Wow, thats a mouthful! But like many woman I am not just one thing. I am a boss babe trying to run my own little empire through writing and animal bodywork. Im also a bit of a barn babe when I make the effort (ha!). My favorite part of this journey that Ive been on []

Read Books When You Can’t Ride Horses

CONFESSION: I read a lot of books. They help me to experience new worlds and right now they are keeping me sane when I can't leave home.

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Six Mind & Body Apps to Help You Survive Your LockDown

Confession: I need a little non-pharmaceutical help with my anxiety while the barn is closed and I cant get in the saddle. These are my favorites ways to help keep me calm, balanced, and active. Its not easy to be on house arrest. Whether you are single, married, or with a full family all vying []

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Celebrate the Small Things

Confession: When the world turns to chaos, and you are scared, it is best to focus on the small things.  Riders know the power of a positive mindset and visualizing what you want to happen. We, as a whole, need to do this now. Rise above the hysteria and fear and come together as a []

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Time in the Tack: Adulting is Hard on Horsemanship

Confession: I often find it hard to maintain a work/family/horse balance. Raise your hand if you can relate. Are you with me? I moved to a new barn and am getting to know everyone. Very quickly the conversation turned to how often (or not) we ride. Three out of four of us were lamenting how […]

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