So, after seven years I got out of the horse business. Got myself a real job. Worked my way up the ladder as far as I could go, left that company and got another real job. Stayed there for nine years working my way up the ladder once again. I Read more…
As a teen, I just knew I was going to be a professional equestrian. Knew it. I had grown up in the biz and there was nothing else I wanted to do. Horses were my passion! No 9 to 5 was ever going to satisfy me. But I did follow Read more…
“I had my jumper until she was 21. Got her when she was five. Age caught up. You would never know her age. She still acted like she was 7. Trying to keep her body up with her head was hard. She wasn’t one that was ready to retire. I Read more…
My previous horse had to be retired, so my coach called me one Sunday and said “Hey, I found your horse. I already bought him so you can pay me back later. How soon can you come up here to try him?” That Wednesday I drove 3 hours to go Read more…
“Starting my youngster under saddle taught me three key things: patience, responsibility, and most importantly: high hopes, low expectations. Never let your negative emotions affect your judgement and reactions to your horse. Have high hopes for them, as in, approach every training session with a positive attitude and faith in Read more…
