For this #ThrowbackThursday post, I found an article published in the October 2012 issue of Western Shooting Horse Magazine where I spoke with one shooter who learned how to balance life as a mother, trainer, and shooter. Considering I'm going to have to learn that delicate balance of mother and professional, I thought this would … Continue reading Throwback Thursday: Kayce Amsden Finds Balance
Author: Megan
Winning and Being a Success is More Than Trophies
Earlier this year I attended my third straight AKC National Agility Championship with my Pembroke Welsh Corgi, Dally. It was a great experience because I got to spend a few days in Harrisburg, Pa., with some close friends and our furry companions. But, also, I got to watch the culmination of one close friend's hard … Continue reading Winning and Being a Success is More Than Trophies
Flexing Your Mental Muscle in the Show Ring
So many things in life are more about mental than physical capability. Sure you have to train your body to run a half (or full) marathon, so your lungs and your legs are used to the distance, but you also have to train your mind that you can run 13.1 miles and you will be … Continue reading Flexing Your Mental Muscle in the Show Ring
Joaquin Delon Brings Mexican Flavor to Halter Horses
Horses are an international language. I remember when I was a student ambassador for People to People and traveled to Italy, Austria, and Hungry when I was in grade school. My homestay in Gutau, Austria, lived on a farm and had Haflingers. I was so excited to be able to be around horses, even if … Continue reading Joaquin Delon Brings Mexican Flavor to Halter Horses
AHP Seminar Wrap-Up: Awards, Networking & Friendship
It was an awesome four days in Charleston, South Carolina! Not only is the city beautiful, but the experience of the American Horse Publications Seminar was spectacular. I learned a lot, met a lot of new people, rekindled old friendships, and did lots of networking. The event was capped off with the annual awards, where … Continue reading AHP Seminar Wrap-Up: Awards, Networking & Friendship
On Charleston Time
Thursday I flew into South Carolina to attend the 2014 American Horse Publications Seminar in Charleston. It's beautiful here! I'm somewhat familiar with the area because in 2012, my husband and I honeymooned on Pawley's Island and visited Charleston for the day, but I'm so happy to have a chance to be able to spend … Continue reading On Charleston Time
Dogs + Horses = Perfect Combination
If you're a horse person, most likely you're also a dog person. Walk around at a horse show, anywhere across the country, and you’ll find dogs of all sizes, breeds, and personalities escorting their four-hooved counterparts. Sometimes, you might wonder if there are more dogs than horses on the fairgrounds. Having a dog as part … Continue reading Dogs + Horses = Perfect Combination
About Megan–My Animal Life
In the second part of my "About Megan" series, I'd like to talk about my animal life and why I seem to focus more on writing about them in my career. I grew up in an animal-loving family. My mother's mother, and her mother, were dog breeders and handlers. Mom grew up with multiple breeds … Continue reading About Megan–My Animal Life
Too Much Bling? Dos & Don’ts of Western Show Clothes
The Western world is notorious for bling--watch any Western pleasure class and you'll see silver-encrusted saddles and crystal-laden shirts and jackets. Some think they have to spend more money on show clothes than some do for school wardrobes. But is that always the case? GoHorseShow.com had me talk to some AQHA/APHA judges to get their … Continue reading Too Much Bling? Dos & Don’ts of Western Show Clothes
Article Series: Healthy Horse Show Living–Snacking
Think snacking is taboo for healthy living? Not if you do it right. “Snacks can absolutely be a healthy part of a balanced diet,” says Lindsay Livingston, a Registered Dietitian from Columbus, Ohio and blogger at The Lean Green Bean. “It’s important to build snack times into your daily schedule, just like meals, and not let … Continue reading Article Series: Healthy Horse Show Living–Snacking
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