STREET TO STABLE STABLE NOTES Tagged "WELLNESS" Page 4

LABOR DAY PLANS? HOW YOU CAN BENEFIT WITH A TECH FREE HOLIDAY

by kristin thornton August 24, 2018

Making plans for Labor Day Weekend? You can have the benefits of a holiday even if you are staying home by going technology free for a few hours, a day or even the entire weekend. Your wellness may increase due to a reduction in stress & anxiety, the increased ability to "be present", better sleep, and quality social interaction with friends and/or loved ones.

Click below to read more about this research and my own personal experience after five days of being technology free at Pistol Creek Ranch.

"TRUST ME, IT'S A SPORT": THE FIT EQUESTRIAN, llc

by kristin thornton July 09, 2018

Founded by Lauren Mahr, The Fit Equestrian strives to help riders unleash their full potential in the saddle using exercise and a healthy lifestyle. Many riders neglect their fitness due to a lack of time or simply the misconception that it isn't necessary for riders to cross-train. The Fit Equestrian serves to provide equestrians of all ages and disciplines with exercise programs and nutrition information tailored specifically for riders that are simple and effective.

Reclaiming the Joy in Riding with Darby Furth Bonomi

by kristin thornton May 10, 2018

Darby Furth Bonomi PhD is a truly an entrepreneur to admire. Due to her personal journey as a successful junior, experience as a competing amateur, while simultaneously crossing into her role as a horse show mother, and her extensive experience in various roles the field of psychology, Darby Furth Bonomi possesses the skill set needed to address a wide breadth of assistance to clients involved in equestrian sport. From an amateur questioning how to find the joy in riding and/or showing again, a rider wanting to improve specific performance goals, or parents needing assistance in navigating the intricacies of the complex horse show world, Dr. Bonomi is a natural choice to meet your unique individual goals.

4 Links For Friday: Feb. 23

by kristin thornton February 23, 2018

1) FOLLOW: Health & Wellness @Rachael Good Eats 2) READ: "Hunt Country Noir" by EQLiving 3) SHOP: NEW Barbour 4 oz Waxed Jacket 4) SUBSCRIBE: free digital to EQLiving...CLICK BELOW FOR FULL STORY.

THE FARM STAND: Setting the Bar for Health & Wellness Offerings at Equestrian Events

by kristin thornton February 06, 2018

Through the vision and diligent work of Becky Gochman and her team, "The Farm Stand" is celebrating its inaugural year as a health and wellness sanctuary at the Palm Beach Equestrian Center. Located between pony island and the grand hunter ring, the cornerstone of this mini village is a carefully selected group of high quality local vendors and the ambiance is enhanced using a food truck experience. Attendees of WEF now have the ability to source a wide variety of nutritional snacks, meals and juices that nourish and satisfy multiple dietary needs. This is an important addition for all attendees, but I am especially impressed because equestrians of all ages are athletes and proper nutrition is an important part of our lifestyle.

BALANCE CONDITIONING AND SQUAT BENEFITS FOR EQUESTRIANS

BALANCE CONDITIONING & SQUAT BENEFITS FOR THE FORWARD SEAT RIDER

by kristin thornton February 01, 2018

Balance training is often neglected when people are developing their fitness regime, explains Marlie Doriston a personal trainer with a B.S. Kinesiology. Ms.Doriston expands, “This may be because they don’t understand the benefits of balance training. Balance is the ability to control your body’s position, whether stationary (i.e. a complex yoga pose) or while moving. Balance is a key component of fitness, along with strength, endurance, and flexibility.

TAKING THE LEAP: Street to Stable®

by kristin thornton January 15, 2018

“Perhaps your quest to be part of building something great will not fall in your business life. But find it somewhere. If not in corporate life, then perhaps in making your church great. If not there, then perhaps a nonprofit, or a community organization, or a class you teach. Get involved in something that you care so much about that you want to make it the greatest it can possibly be, not because of what you will get, but just because it can be done.” ? -James C. Collins, Good to Great: Why Some Companies Make the Leap... and Others Don't