Last week, I talked about wanting more — not more divisions, not more height.

More momentum.

But the more I sat with it, the more I realized something uncomfortable:

It’s not about the level.

It’s about time.

When a plan falls apart.

When a horse needs to step down.

When another year disappears in what feels like a blink.

This episode is about the moments that remind you how quickly things shift — and how carefully you have to use the years you’ve got.

For adult amateurs especially, this isn’t dramatic.

It’s honest.

How long does your body feel strong?

How often do the pieces line up?

And are you willing to ask real questions about what you want — and what you can do?

Because wanting it isn’t the same as being able to do it.

And at some point, it becomes about how you use the years you’ve got.

🎙 Two Point Perspective

Two riders. Two generations. Talking about the same sport.

For most of my riding life, progress worked in a predictable way.

You showed up.

You did the work.

And over time, things moved forward.

So what happens when that stops?

In this episode, I talk about something a lot of adult amateur riders experience — but don’t always say out loud:

Doing the work… and not moving up.

After a series of scary falls, I stepped down a division. That part made sense. But months turned into more than a year, and nothing changed.

No benchmarks.

No conversation about what “better” was supposed to look like.

No clarity about the path forward.

And that’s when the real question started:

Is this something I’m supposed to fix?

Or am I trying to solve a problem that isn’t actually mine?

This episode isn’t about blaming trainers or horses.

It’s about clarity.

About goals.

About adult amateurs balancing limited time, real life, and a sport that demands patience — but also direction.

Because progress shouldn’t feel like a mystery.

If you’ve ever felt stuck… doubted yourself… or started shrinking your own goals just to make things easier — this one’s for you.

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🎙 This is Two Point Perspective — two riders with different viewpoints, from different generations, talking about the same sport.

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If this resonates, share it with another rider who might need to hear it.

And as always —

Let’s ride.

In Episode 7 of Two Point Perspective, Elizabeth opens up about the side of riding most people don’t talk about — the real cost beyond just money.

From heartbreaking horse losses to injuries, vet bills, tough decisions, and starting over more times than she ever imagined, Elizabeth shares her personal journey through the highs and lows of adult amateur riding.

As an Older Adult Amateur, time feels different — every setback hits harder when you’ve waited years to get back to the sport you love. This episode explores resilience, passion, and why so many riders keep showing up even when the journey doesn’t go as planned.

If you’ve ever dealt with setbacks in horses — or in life — this episode will resonate.

🎧 In this episode, we talk about:

• The emotional side of horse ownership no one prepares you for

• Losing young horses to illness and unexpected injuries

• When riding becomes a financial and emotional gamble

• Why not every horse problem can be fixed

• The reality of starting over again and again

• What riding teaches us about resilience and letting go

Whether you’re an adult amateur rider, a lifelong equestrian, or someone navigating setbacks of your own, this conversation is about perseverance, perspective, and continuing to chase what you love.

Let’s ride.