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Big decisions are coming up!
Believe it or not, spring is coming soon and if you have 2-year-olds, you might have to start deciding what route to take with them. How do you decide whether you should go cutting, cow horse or reining with them? It's really important that the horse has the aptitude...
Finding the Right Trainer
In my last article I talked about letting your horse help you decide which event he’s most suited for, and now I want to share the factors I believe are most important when selecting a trainer (if you don’t plan to do the training yourself). 1. Shared ValuesThe most...
Managing Self-Consciousness in Lessons
In this audio I discuss a friend’s experience of feeling self-conscious and distracted during a private riding lesson with a trainer she admired. Her feeling is natural due to our innate desire to connect and be approved by others. I then suggest a simple tool for...
Winter Wisdom Opportunities
Let me know your thoughts, and Happy New Year!
Judging For Box Drive Class
There are some new rules for the Nrcha’s Box Drive class! Most of these rules became official in 2024, but it seems not everyone is aware of them. And one is new for 2025. So, if you show in this class, be sure to read this article. The Box Drive class is a...
Navigating Hurtful Situations
I want to share a story about a friend who called and wanted to chat about two experiences involving interactions with others. One was that she'd been a helper on the cow crew at a show, turning out cattle for people boxing. To make this story short, she had a great...
Using Schooling Works
If you’ve shown a horse more than a handful of times, you probably know your horse will start getting a bit anxious going in the pen, anticipating maneuvers and/or knows what the sound of cattle banging around at the far end of the arena means. Suddenly, when you walk...
My East Coast Adventure
When I was a consultant for a client’s broodmare program, my boss often said, “Barb, one of the secrets to success is you need to keep showing up.” He went on to explain that, whether it’s business or personal, investing time in attending events can open doors. We...
The Talent Code Part 2
In my last article, I shared the story of the girl who did a month’s worth of practice in 6 minutes! In it, Daniel Coyle explained (from his book The Talent Code) how that happened. In the Talent Code he explains how deep practice, ignition and master coaching cause...
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