We last heard from Ainsley and JJ pre-pandemic. Since then, life has been a roller coaster, and not just for the obvious reasons. JJ came up lame and, following many vet visits, there’s finally a diagnosis. (more…)
Even though we’ve been told to expect the unexpected, sometimes we’re still thrown off our game. Here is Ainsley Jacobs’s latest account of her adventures in eventing. (more…)
Let’s be honest, when it comes to horses, we’re always one thrown shoe or abscess away from a disappointing day. We’ve all been there… and so has Ainsley Jacobs. Find out how in this week’s Lessons Learned.
“Stop putting it off. Save smarter, hustle harder, spend strategically. You can always make more money, but you might not always be able to make more time or more memories – make the most of it while you can. And make sure you take the photos.”
Sometimes things do not go as planned, but that doesn’t mean there isn’t something of value to be gained. In this week’s Lessons Learned, Ainsley Jacobs discusses just that.
Taking a clinic with a world champion eventer is a great opportunity to learn and develop as a rider. It also provides the chance to ask a question that’s been burning for over a decade.
“I was absolutely EXHAUSTED by the time it was all over, but it had been 100% worth it to be able to take home a Top Ten finish at my first AEC.” (more…)
In this week’s Lessons Learned, Ainsley Jacobs reminisces on the importance of sharing when it comes to showing horses. Where would most of us be without it?
“We’re average, but at least we’re consistently average.” In this week’s Lessons Learned, Ainsley Jacobs discusses feeling average as she continues to compete on JJ in eventing.
Susan Shu guest-authors this week’s Lessons Learned blog, normally by Ainsley Jacobs: Susan decided that age 47 was a good time to ride for the first time… and enter her first competition!
Eventing blogger Ainsley Jacobs’ horse JJ found a new side gig this year: serving as the mount for Susan Shu, barn mom extraordinaire, to compete in her first-ever “Seasoned & Sexy Amoeba Challenge.”
With another event coming up soon, it was time for Ainsley Jacobs and her horse JJ to hit the practice field to work on some trouble spots: down banks and ditches. What did Ainsley learn?
Adult amateur eventing blogger Ainsley Jacobs is making the most of her time in Florida, including a private clinic with living legend Buck Davidson. Here’s her lesson report!
