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
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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
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
American Horse Publications Finalist!
Big news today!! I just received an email from the American Horse Publications that I have been named a Finalist for the 2013 awards! Here's the official press release: The Wait is Over! American Horse Publications Names Finalists in 2014 Awards Competition APRIL 21, 2014 – Sixty-four American Horse Publications members are named finalists in … Continue reading American Horse Publications Finalist!
Horsemanship & Humanities: Class is in Session at the Orme School
Growing up, I would have loved to have attended a high school that also had horsemanship classes. Granted I grew up on a horse farm and had my own horses that I could ride everyday, but I know how much I enjoyed breaking up my regular classes with a couple of rides on team horses … Continue reading Horsemanship & Humanities: Class is in Session at the Orme School
Healthy Living at Horse Shows
I love horses. And I love fitness. In case you didn't know, I've run in two half marathons (training for my third now) and am an avid CrossFitter. I've always been active, but I've gotten more so as I've gotten older, and I'm obsessed with following healthy living blogs. So when the opportunity to combine … Continue reading Healthy Living at Horse Shows
Throwback Thursday: Seasonal Tack Touch-Ups
Growing up with horses you think you know all there is to know about horse care. But spend a few years as the photo editor for a horse health publication and you get a quick check of reality that you have a lot more to learn. But it was a great education and I loved … Continue reading Throwback Thursday: Seasonal Tack Touch-Ups
Thinking of Collegiate Riding? Shoot a Video
One of the best things I remember from my years at Murray State University was competing on the equestrian team as part of the Intercollegiate Horse Show Association (IHSA). When I originally went to Murray I went for the Rodeo Team, but I also fell in love with the coaches of the Equestrian Team … Continue reading Thinking of Collegiate Riding? Shoot a Video
Pure Inspiration: Tammy Sronce & Her Recovery
In 2013 I had the pleasure to interview Tammy Sronce, a multiple world champion mounted shooter who is recovering from a traumatic head injury that left her practically immobile and helpless for quite a long time. Her story was so inspiring to me, and it's probably one of my most favorite stories I've written to … Continue reading Pure Inspiration: Tammy Sronce & Her Recovery
Issue Preview: January/February 2014 Western Shooting Horse Magazine
The first issue of 2014 for the Western Shooting Horse Magazine is now available on newsstands! This is also the first full issue put together by new owners/publishers Rick and Ann Phil and I was excited to start working for them. WSH isn't just about cowboy mounted shooting now, it's about the Western way of … Continue reading Issue Preview: January/February 2014 Western Shooting Horse Magazine
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