My Walkabout

This site started as a travel blog. It became something else.

I spent Two decades as a Grand Prix dressage competitor; training in Germany, building a stallion operation in Florida, winning championships — it gave me something no marketing course ever could: I understand the equestrian world from the inside.

That depth is what I bring to equestrian brands ready to tell their story properly. From managing the digital presence of Olympic athletes to writing for luxury lifestyle publications, I help the horse world reach the audience it deserves.

RickSilvia.com is where those two worlds meet. The equestrian life I came from and the location-independent life I'm living. Honest writing about both — what it costs, what it gives back.

If you're an equestrian brand ready to be seen at the level you've worked to achieve — I work with a select number of clients remotely. Let's talk.

If you're someone standing at your own crossroads — the writing here is for you too.

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Aboriginal Australians had a strong spiritual connection to the land. They believed deeply in Dreamtime; the message of a dream and honored a tradition called Walkabout. "A time of reflection of the soul, a return to one's roots and family ancestry, a joyous revisit to vistas creeks and waterholes. A time to replenish the food supplies from another region of Australia. A time of balance to harmonise with the sounds and sights of the great land of Australia." Godwinsdatter, M.G. (1981).

I arrived! The sun was just beginning to rise as we descended toward Ko Phuket, and I was immediately struck by how mountainous the island truly is—something I hadn’t expected. As the light spilled across the peaks, I paused, taking in the moment. The flight, though long, had been smooth. But more importantly, I felt present. I closed my eyes and said the most important prayer I know: Thank you.