Reflections on this past year...
When I reflect back on the greatest moments in 2022, 90% of them were horse related activities. Whether that was taking a lesson, trying something new, laughing with barn friends or reading a book about the neuroscience of horsemanship - it's pretty easy to see that I have become obsessed by these majestic equine creatures.
Over the past year I have started to share some of my riding journey on my Instagram account @Elevated_Equestrian_, but mostly with the goal of documenting my progress for myself and my friends and family that do not live near me. I always felt like it was a delicate subject for me to be posting about because I JUST STARTED riding in 2021, so I am still constantly learning, making mistakes and I am no where near a level of rider of the other equestrian accounts I follow for inspiration and advice... so really want value can I add?!Β
Oh and then there are those internet trolls that just chime in hurtful things and I definitely don't need that in my life wrecking the joy I get from learning and challenging myself.
But here is the thing I have realized with the help of a few close trusted friends - there is A LOT of value in being the outsider trying to navigate a new world.Β Β You see things differently, you have to work harder to catch up, and the experience means more to you because you are CHOOSING this path after trying many other ones.
I heard this song clip the other day that I think so perfectly described what it feels like to be an equestrian:
"It's not just a hobby, nor is it a job - it's something in our blood, and that's what keeps up going season after season, thick or thin - we never give up"
[ Photo - one of my favorite humans / trainer / film makers - Lara Zvirbulis - who used her day off to help capture my first ever bareback ride on Betto July 3, 2022 ]Β
So what is the plan for Elevated Equestrian in 2023?
My mission is to create a supportive community of equestrian enthusiasts that can help pick each other up after a rough ride, learn from each other, cheer each other on for exciting new breakthroughs and have a place where you can find new tips, tricks, education, and entertaining material to help unleash the best version of yourself on your equestrian journey.
I will be posting more content (videos, blog posts) on the topics that I have found to be most useful including:
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Health + Wellness
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Mindset + Education
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Products
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Riding
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Equine healthcare
Where will all this content be posted?
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Instagram: @Elevated_Equestrian_
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Facebook: Elevated Equestrian
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Pinterest: ElevatedEquestrian
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Tik Tok: Elevated_Equestrian_
Make sure you follow along on your favorite platform and share with your friends that you know could benefit from a community of supportive equestrians! And tag us on your equestrian journey at #ElevatedEquestrian