The UP UP and Downs
Having probs with your seat? Do you feel a little lazy or worse yet a little bouncy at times? An unexpected bounce here or bounce there deserves a little wake up call. We've all been there. Coming from a more pleasure riding directive currently, I often forget the little exercises my first show trainer instilled upon us...usually on an "Equitation Saturday" where we were forced to work on our seat and aids and not jump big fences. As an adolescent this was pure torture. As an adult, a gentle reminder that what we do in the seat affects not only [...]
Hermès Saddle Campaign
 Clean and brilliant. Hermès features their partner riders who helped develop the saddles.  Â
Oh Texas
Craving a true Texas country experience, with a touch of luxe? Starhill Farms is the perfect place. Set on 300+ acres of rolling countryside, this almost 200 year old farm is a Texas dream. Located in the small town of New Ulm, Starhill Farms is easily accessible from Houston, Austin, and San Antonio. I flew into Austin, and it was a quick hour and a half drive from there.  Entering the property you are greeted by a classic country dirt road lined with mature oaks. As you wind down the road you’ll see a warm butter yellow farmhouse, the [...]
