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Using Your Seat for Rating, Stopping, and Turning
Austin Shepard rides so beautifully in many ways. He's one of my favorite riders to watch and emulate. In this video, I show you how and why using your seat can make a huge impact on working the cow for so much more than stopping. https://vimeo.com/989773238
The Magic of Compounding Interest!
I want to share something interesting with you. Here’s a question that you may have heard before: If you had to pick between receiving $1,000,000 today or the value of $0.01 doubled every day for 30 days, which would you pick? I’ve heard this question before, but...
You’re Already a Hero
I heard a gem of wisdom this past week that I'd like to share with you, It's the idea that we're all already heroes in our own lives. I don't know about you, but I don't normally think of myself as a hero! But, here's the point the speaker made. We've all...
Tips for Hauling and Showing in the Hot Weather
The summer show season is upon us! And while it brings longer days and time for more shows, it also brings warmer weather and its own set of challenges for you and your horses. Any animal expected to perform at its top level should be regularly evaluated by...
Signs of Soreness
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Whorls
Back in April of 2021, I wrote an article on sworls/whorls/swirls. I find it fascinating and many times a good predicter of certain equine characteristics and disposition. I recently saw an article in Western Horseman that had a few new ones on me, so see what you...
Grit
Hi, my friends, I've been reminded on multiple fronts these past couple of weeks about the concept of 'grit'. It has come to mind, through inspiration from my heroes, personally and professionally and attending the Cowgirl Spring Roundup at Paws Up Resort in...
Collection by Warwick Schiller
Here’s an article that Barb’s and my friend Warwick Schiller did for Horse and Rider magazine in 2019. It was just republished and is still so very true that I wanted to share it with all of you. It’s about collection and an intriguing way to achieve it. It’s an...
Studying Cow Behavior During Runs
https://vimeo.com/933851735?share=copy It may seem like a stretch sometimes to understand how studying cattle can help your herd work or cutting when there are many other things to consider. But I can tell you from years of coaching amateurs and nonpros...
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