01/03/2024
👏🏼 YES 👏🏼
As I sat and watched horses work in exhibitions, I see so many that would benefit from lessons, a good vet, epm meds, lasix, ulcer meds, and much more.
As a trainer, it’s not that I think my program is “the best” even though I am proud of what we are accomplishing, but without a doubt I can say that I’m not afraid to ask for help, I talk to other trainers and professionals regularly. They are honestly probably tired of my questions and collaborations to bring information to our industry. 😅 As I sharpen my axe, I remember iron sharpens iron. I’m not afraid to learn something new, my mentality has always been, “well, even if all I learned was I’m never going to do that, I still learned something.”
I wish this industry was more open about what is helping, because it’s supposed to be what’s best for the horses.
As a rider, don’t be afraid to ask some questions, so many people you may find intimidating, are more than happy to share their wealth of knowledge. Don’t be afraid to go take a lesson, step outside your comfort zone, understand that none of us even know, what we don’t know. Go watch the warm up pens at night, go watch how people tune their horses, you might be surprised… some of your idols will disappoint you and some people coming up through the ranks will impress you. Watch what the winners do, and never stop learning.
