Today I was meant to write a post about cardis as I found a perfect V-necked cardi last weekend from a supermarket store. Also I have another asymmetric one that I want to show. I’ve been meaning to do that post for a long time as I’m not a fan of traditional cardis and never ever wear those ladylike or preppy ones. But . . . I’m soooo exhausted in a good way that I simply don’t have the energy to take the photos now.

I’m exhausted because I was able to start my dear hobby that keeps me sane and in good spirits even under enormous work stress: horse riding, particularly dressage. Everyone needs something to balance the work life, and animals are such great shrinks! Especially horses who you have to completely focus with and forget everything else while you are at the stables. Horses also teach great leadership skills!

And you can do so much with horses!

Western riding.
Western riding.
Dressage
Dressage
Trail riding - Spain, Ireland and Portugal.
Trail riding – Spain, Ireland and Portugal. The top picture is a few minutes after me and my horse got chased by two of those black bulls on the background! Was scary but now a funny memory 🙂

Today I attended a ground work course that my works horse club organized. Was so much fun and got a real taster of western horsemanship.

More and more adults are starting horse riding either again or as total beginners. I ride with a few on Mondays that have learned horse riding in their forties! They absolutely love it and say it’s the best stress reliever they’ve ever had. Great life balancer and a way to get to know new people – and even network professionally!

To add a busty twist, a great sports bra is essential.

I would love to know what other people find as best stress relievers or stress handling techniques. Any new ideas are more than welcome. 🙂