In the wake of the Olympics, I have been thinking a great deal about women and sports. Except for a period of time in my 30’s swimming laps before work, I really never had a propensity for sports. I think this was generational. Girls weren’t on teams. They were cheerleaders. Yes, we witnessed women achieve extraordinary feats during the Olympics: Nadia Comaneci, Janet Evans, Florence Griffith Joyner, but these were phenoms, individually identified and trained … Read More
Ten years ago at the ripe young age of 54 I decided to pursue a long time dream and began taking riding lessons. My passion for the sport has only grown and today, although I will never be an equestrian superstar, I am proud to say that I am more than a beginner. This includes understanding how to tack a horse and the necessity of quality gear to insure a safe and satisfying ride. It … Read More