Continue to check back at JMR for more photos from this awesome shoot!
6.18.2013
The Coordinating Equestrian
Back in November I did a post about my new position as the West Coast Fashion Coordinator for Style My Ride, an entertainment feature of Judge My Ride. At the beginning of June the team was back in action in Georgia to shoot the Summer 2013 editorial. A few sneak peak shots have been posted to the JMR website and instagram and more will be uploaded in the next few days.
Continue to check back at JMR for more photos from this awesome shoot!
Continue to check back at JMR for more photos from this awesome shoot!
The Cut Out Equestrian
For years and years the high-end fashion world has taken a page out of our favorite equestrian magazines. However, it seems that now, more than ever, it's the equestrian world's turn to take a page out of esteemed high-end fashion editorials.
1. RZ Dutton Saddle 2. Madison Harding Olivia Boot 3. Manifattura Valor Tramin Saddle Pad 4. BCBG Maxazaria Envelope Clutch
6.12.2013
The Behind the Scenes Equestrian
Many of you who follow this blog know of my relationship with the comfortable and chic equestrian line Tara Kiwi.
Back in May, I was fortunate enough to be asked to help style the photo shoot for the new designs that are now available on the Tara Kiwi site.
Enjoy these cute behind the scene and final product shots.
Back in May, I was fortunate enough to be asked to help style the photo shoot for the new designs that are now available on the Tara Kiwi site.
Enjoy these cute behind the scene and final product shots.
Tara is such a mulitasker!
Final products
Team group shot!
5.28.2013
The Instagramming Equestrian (part 2)
A while back I did a post about using instagram. Initially I was using my own personal instagram because I didn't want to deal with switching back and forth between two different accounts. However, I realized that not every instagram picture I post is horse related and therefore not a real asset to The Modern Equestrian.
This weekend I will be traveling to NJ from California to participate in the Alumni Tournament of Champions. I will also be in Connecticut to have some horsey adventures with my best friend who recently adopted a new horse.
Therefore, I figured this was a perfect time to create an instagram account for The Modern Equestrian so followers can track my east coast adventures and all the new and exciting projects I have coming up in the next few months.
@ModernEquestrian
***@TheModernEquestrian is NOT me. If that user follows this blog, please email me. That account hasn't been active in quite awhile and it will be easier for followers to find me with the purposeful "the."
This weekend I will be traveling to NJ from California to participate in the Alumni Tournament of Champions. I will also be in Connecticut to have some horsey adventures with my best friend who recently adopted a new horse.
Therefore, I figured this was a perfect time to create an instagram account for The Modern Equestrian so followers can track my east coast adventures and all the new and exciting projects I have coming up in the next few months.
@ModernEquestrian
***@TheModernEquestrian is NOT me. If that user follows this blog, please email me. That account hasn't been active in quite awhile and it will be easier for followers to find me with the purposeful "the."
4.25.2013
The Rock 'n' Roll Equestrian
It's been a few days but I still feel like I'm suffering from separation anxiety from this year's Coachella. This was my 5th Coachella and 3rd consecutive, and I can't imagine a better way of ending my television season then 3 days in the warm sun, listening to band after band in a crowd of thousands.
Of course it's important for me to always spread my equestrian enthusiasm wherever I go. This year I scored a "Bred in California" top from Tara Kiwi, who is currently having a sale and has a booth at the Flintridge horse show. I got my picture taken by several bloggers and even the Coachella website, but most exciting, a buyer from a big name store.
This goes to show, that in a crowd of the fashion forward, a girl with a horse t-shirt can shine pretty bright.
Of course it's important for me to always spread my equestrian enthusiasm wherever I go. This year I scored a "Bred in California" top from Tara Kiwi, who is currently having a sale and has a booth at the Flintridge horse show. I got my picture taken by several bloggers and even the Coachella website, but most exciting, a buyer from a big name store.
This goes to show, that in a crowd of the fashion forward, a girl with a horse t-shirt can shine pretty bright.
4.03.2013
The Sunbathing Equestrian
While beach season is still a few months off, the weather in California is starting to slowly warm up to the awesome summer temperatures of high 70s and low 80s. So now seems as good a time as any to start looking for the perfect Spring/Summer bathing suit.
WE ARE HANDSOME - Mustang String Bikini
WE ARE HANDSOME - Mustang String Bikini
4.02.2013
The Etsy-Tastic Equestrian
An Etsy post is long, long, LONG overdue.
Equestrian Infinity Scarf
Wild Horses Short Sleeve Top
Leather Horse Jumper Women's Dark Grey Heather
Ladies Equestrian Charcoal Grey NAUGHTY GIRL Bamboo T-shirt
Theme: Fashion in shades of grey
3.25.2013
The Subscription Box Equestrian
You may already be getting the Fancy Box or the Loot Crate, but if you are an equestrian or an equestrian enthusiast you should be subscribing to A Horse Box.
and more...
"Each month members will receive 5-7 handpicked items - from the best grooming products to gourmet treats & more. Subscriptions range from $25-$30 based on package selected. Boxes will range anywhere from $50-$100 in value."
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$25/per month for a six-month subscription
3.01.2013
The IHSA Equestrian
If you follow this blog you may know that I compete in the alumni division in IHSA. I finished my season in February after competing in regionals and unfortunately not moving on to Zones. The silver lining is that the money I would have spent flying to Colorado is now being used to compete at the All Alumni Tournament at Centenary College in New Jersey in June.
However, every time I show in IHSA I have an annoying ongoing problem. I tend to be all over the place when it comes to picking a stirrup length. Even during my lessons, I am never able to settle on a distinct length. Maybe it's the saddle or the body shape of the horse, but I can't seem to find my happy place when it comes to my leathers.
This quirk becomes a little more daunting when it comes to IHSA competitions. I get one chance to pick a stirrup length. Since I don't get to feel the horse in motion before entering the arena I tend to opt for a shorter length. That way if things get bumpy at least I'm not struggling to find my stirrup, or worse, losing it all together.
So after a little research I've come across an efficient way to settle on a length:
The armpit test is hit and miss with me because I think my legs are much longer than my arms. So while this is usually the first step in finding a comfortable length it often doesn't work for me. However, it's a good place to start when I'm getting into a saddle that could have previously been used by teeny 5' rider (I'm 5'8).
The next test is the ankle bone. Once you've mounted take your feet out of the stirrups and let your legs dangle. The stirrup should fall parallel to your ankle bone.
If I'm heading into a jumping class, I place my feet back in the stirrups and go into point position. I try to focus on my ankles first and how easily I can flex them down. If I feel like my knee is too straight or I'm not able to really dig my heels down, I know my stirrups are too long. If I feel like there's too much stress in my ankles and my hips are too far above the saddle, I know my stirrups are too short.
If I'm about to enter a flat class I am a little pickier with the length. I want a good flex in my ankle and a steady leg for cantering, but I want a supportive length for when I have to sit the trot.
Once I've made my adjustments I sit deep in the saddle and feel what I'm sitting on. If I get a draft cross, I may need to drop my stirrups a hole so that I can reach more of his side. If I pull a slender thoroughbred I will probably want my stirrups on the shorter side so that my legs don't go past where I need to be cueing.
While I can spend all day adjusting, I just have to be definitive with a choice and move on.
Helpful tips:
However, every time I show in IHSA I have an annoying ongoing problem. I tend to be all over the place when it comes to picking a stirrup length. Even during my lessons, I am never able to settle on a distinct length. Maybe it's the saddle or the body shape of the horse, but I can't seem to find my happy place when it comes to my leathers.
This quirk becomes a little more daunting when it comes to IHSA competitions. I get one chance to pick a stirrup length. Since I don't get to feel the horse in motion before entering the arena I tend to opt for a shorter length. That way if things get bumpy at least I'm not struggling to find my stirrup, or worse, losing it all together.
So after a little research I've come across an efficient way to settle on a length:
The armpit test is hit and miss with me because I think my legs are much longer than my arms. So while this is usually the first step in finding a comfortable length it often doesn't work for me. However, it's a good place to start when I'm getting into a saddle that could have previously been used by teeny 5' rider (I'm 5'8).
The next test is the ankle bone. Once you've mounted take your feet out of the stirrups and let your legs dangle. The stirrup should fall parallel to your ankle bone.
If I'm heading into a jumping class, I place my feet back in the stirrups and go into point position. I try to focus on my ankles first and how easily I can flex them down. If I feel like my knee is too straight or I'm not able to really dig my heels down, I know my stirrups are too long. If I feel like there's too much stress in my ankles and my hips are too far above the saddle, I know my stirrups are too short.
If I'm about to enter a flat class I am a little pickier with the length. I want a good flex in my ankle and a steady leg for cantering, but I want a supportive length for when I have to sit the trot.
Once I've made my adjustments I sit deep in the saddle and feel what I'm sitting on. If I get a draft cross, I may need to drop my stirrups a hole so that I can reach more of his side. If I pull a slender thoroughbred I will probably want my stirrups on the shorter side so that my legs don't go past where I need to be cueing.
While I can spend all day adjusting, I just have to be definitive with a choice and move on.
Helpful tips:
- Adjust your stirrups on flat ground. Horses shift their weight when standing up or downhill which could ultimately leave stirrups drastically uneven.
- Remember that stirrup leathers can stretch. If you regularly ride in the same saddle, eventually one leather will start to feel longer than the other, especially if you're prone to putting more weight on your dominant leg.
- Counting the holes makes it easier to adjust stirrups in a hurry, especially if someone is helping you. That way you can start with both stirrups on hole 19 and adjust accordingly.
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