Tracy Gold

Baltimore

Writer and Editor at Freelance

Writer, editor, teacher. Picture books about nature and family pubbed by @sourcebookskids and @familiustalk. Repped by @literarycarrie. Mostly updates.

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Articles

5 Must-Pack Items For Vacation During Menopause

3 weeks ago | mediafeed.org | Tracy Gold

If you’re wondering how to pack for vacation during menopause without overstuffing your suitcase—or sacrificing your style—you’re in the right place, girlfriend. Summer’s calling—and so is your overstuffed suitcase. Sound familiar? If you’re sweating the thought of what to pack (before you’ve even hit the airport), take a breath. I’ve got you.
Why I Braid My Horse (Myself)

1 month ago | chronofhorse.com | Tracy Gold

On Saturday, I braided my horse for a show. No big deal, right? Wrong. As a working mom, committing to that one task meant enlisting help from multiple family members. Early in the week, I searched the house for the black yarn I knew I had on hand for just this situation and found it in a pile in my kid’s room. On Friday, my mom picked my kid up from school so I had extra time to work and do house chores—and spend a little time with that poor neglected husband.
On Writing a Picture Book that Makes Moms Cry

1 month ago | baltimorefishbowl.com | Tracy Gold

Author/editor Tracy C. Gold reflects on her mother’s selfless mothering. Did you remember to honor your mom on Sunday? If not, send her this link. When I became a mother, it instantly changed the way I thought about my mother. The immense, overwhelming love I felt for my baby? That’s the way my mother felt about me. What I didn’t know was how desperately I would need that love. My early journey as a mother was rough.
From Inspiration To Impact: My Conversation With Show Jumping Trailblazer Donna Cheek

2 months ago | chronofhorse.com | Eliza Sydnor Romm |Kimberly Loushin |Tracy Gold |Mollie Bailey

Donna Cheek is a name that deserves to be recognized far beyond equestrian circles. A pioneer in show jumping, she made history in 1982 as the first Black person to represent the United States in international show jumping at the American Junior Show Jumping Championship in Mexico City. Her journey is one of perseverance, talent and an unwavering determination to finding your place in a sport that often feels out of reach.
Balancing Act: Keeping Your Horse's 'Wings' Level

2 months ago | chronofhorse.com | Jennifer B. Calder |Tracy Gold |Hannah Sherk |Jamie Sindell

Truly balancing your horse requires understanding both longitudinal balance (front-to-back) and lateral balance (side-to-side). This delicate balancing act becomes particularly critical when navigating turns and circles. The Natural Banking TendencyPicture your horse with imaginary airplane wings extending from his shoulders. Just as an airplane banks during turns, horses naturally lean into curves.
Four Steps To Future-Proof Your Partner: Estate Planning for Horse Owners

Feb 10, 2025 | chronofhorse.com | Matt Brown |Sarah K. Susa |Eliza Sydnor Romm |Tracy Gold

Horse owners are dedicated to their equine partners, often making personal sacrifices to ensure their horses are well cared for by veterinarians, farriers, and trainers. Horses are pampered with warm blankets, massages and carefully thought-out exercise programs. Regardless of the equine discipline, most owners put their horses first, before themselves, devoting enormous sums of money to their care and substantial amounts of personal time to fostering their partnership.
When The Air Hurts Your Face: An Equestrian’s Musings On Winter

Feb 7, 2025 | chronofhorse.com | Matt Brown |Eliza Sydnor Romm |Tracy Gold |Camilla Mortensen

I need security cameras, I thought, peering into the depths of the partially frozen, 100-gallon trough in my front pasture. My phone glowed eerily from the bottom, a sad little submarine. It’s a real shame no one else gets to see this. Just before dusk, I’d set out to check the troughs in each of the three pastures on my little 10-acre farm just north of Pittsburgh.
'Don't Do That!' Why Punishment Is A Problem

Feb 7, 2025 | chronofhorse.com | Sarah K. Susa |Eliza Sydnor Romm |Tracy Gold |Nicole Mandracchia

I can picture my seventh-grade teacher, let’s call her Mrs. Smith, with her bun wound almost as tightly as she was, wagging her finger at me, and putting on a very stern look. “Matthew! Stop throwing those beer nuts across the classroom!”I don’t remember exactly what went through my head when she told me to stop, but I do remember what my response was, and it was the opposite of stopping. As soon as she turned her back, fling, there went another beer nut. I’m pretty sure Mrs. Smith hated me.
Horse Pros: Now Is The Time To Start Long-Term Financial Planning

Feb 5, 2025 | chronofhorse.com | Tracy Gold |Camilla Mortensen |Sara Bradley |Jamie Sindell

Let’s make a slightly delayed New Year’s resolution, horse professionals: 2025 is going to be the year that you look at your savings and retirement plans, or lack thereof, and put some actual plans in place. I know, I know, horse people never retire, we just subsist on coffee and ibuprofen and yell, “half HALT!” louder and louder. But just imagine for a moment that you made plans and saved and could decide whether or not you’d like to have a different life at some point in the future.
I’m Stuck At 3’ And Every Lesson Feels Like Groundhog Day. Is My Trainer Gatekeeping?

Feb 3, 2025 | chronofhorse.com | Tracy Gold |Nicole Mandracchia |Camilla Mortensen |Sara Bradley

Welcome back to our advice column, Ask Stable Sage, where we answer queries from readers about horse- and life-related issues, especially where the two intersect. Take our suggestions with a grain of salt, or at least one sugar cube. This column is intended for entertainment purposes only and should not be considered legal advice. Have a question for Stable Sage? Email it to [email protected].