Dusty Britches Equestrian

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12/29/2024

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So get that out of your head. I share this pic because it was the most perfectly captured of many of my mishaps this year.

When youā€™re riding a 1300lb rocketā€¦ youā€™re not always going to stick with him. Not every run will be great, even on a great horse.

So what happens when something like this ā¬‡ļø happens and you come out of the pen upset or mad? How does your horse feel? They donā€™t know if they were the fastest or slowest, they donā€™t know that it wasnā€™t a great day, they donā€™t know, and itā€™s your job to make this fun for them.

If every time you come out of the pen and name everything that went wrong and are constantly disappointedā€¦ why in the world would your horse want to go do it again?

Part of Adiosā€™ attitude this year is me laughing it off. I didnā€™t make problems out of problems that werenā€™t there. He is a baby. He is allowed to make mistakes and so am I. To be fair, we still won a lot of money making a lot of mistakes. When it did come togetherā€¦ it was like a symphony... šŸŽ¶šŸŽ¼šŸŽµ however, itā€™s unrealistic for me to expect that of my partner every time.

Give your horse and yourself some grace.

I owed yā€™all two tips today!

12/26/2024

All I can tell you isā€¦ ITā€™S WORTH IT!

Being brave.
Putting yourself out there.
Following your heart.
Letting down your walls.
Risking failure.
Exploring new opportunities.
Choosing courage over fear.

Giving yourself a chance to discover whatā€™s out there in this world for you.

Even the stories that donā€™t end in happily ever after, theyā€™re still worth telling. The pain you feel as a consequence of being a tender-hearted human in a heavy world. The hope that sometimes ends in heartbreak.

The really hard parts of living.... Yup, it's worth it too.

Loving is worth it.
Feeling is worth it.
Trying is worth it.

Not holding back. Not minimizing yourself or your dreams for anything or anybody. Not always taking the safe and easy road when your heart is pulling you in a different direction.

IT'S WORTH IT.
YOU'RE WORTH IT!

Time is fleeting and your energy is sacred. Donā€™t deny yourself the chance to truly live.

THIS IS YOUR LIFE. NO ONE ELSE'S!

Each minute of the day you let slip away because you are afraid of stepping outside the norm, afraid of what people may say, or afraid of the work is a minute you lost forever.

Get out there and live up to the person God intended for you to be. Don't let anything or anyone hold you back. I promise you....IT'S WORTH IT!

YOU'RE WORTH IT!

12/23/2024

āž”ļø Why I Choose Horses for My Kid: Lessons Worth Every Penny

People often ask me, ā€œWhy do you spend so much money on horses for your kid? Theyā€™re just ā€˜money pits,ā€™ emotional heart-breakers made of tissue paper that can kick your lights out. Why?ā€

The answer is simple: because horses teach kids more than any iPad, social media influencer, or textbook ever could.

Yes, youā€™re rightā€”horses are relentless in every way. They demand your time, energy, and finances. They can test your patience, challenge your emotions, and consume you entirely. But look at what they give in return.

āš”ļø Lessons That Last a Lifetime

Horses teach my child skills no technology, trendy outfit, or peer group could ever provide:

ā€¢ Nonverbal Communication: Learning to ā€œspeakā€ with a 1,200-pound animal without words develops awareness, empathy, and understanding.

ā€¢ Responsibility: Early mornings, late nights, and putting the needs of another being before their own teach kids accountability.

ā€¢ Confidence: The triumphs and struggles in the saddle or barn instill self-belief and grit.

ā€¢ Emotional Intelligence: Handling setbacks, managing fears, and celebrating successes alongside a horse build emotional resilience.

ā€¢ Decision-Making & Problem-Solving: When something goes wrong, as it inevitably does, kids learn to think critically and act swiftly.

ā€¢ Goal Setting & Consistency: Progress with horses comes through small, consistent effortsā€”a powerful life lesson. swiftly.

ā€¢ Value of Networking & Mentorship: The horse industry molds kids to be coachable and open minded to collaboration with their peers. Success in this industry requires a network - they learn that quickly.

Beyond the tangible skills, horses bring kids closer to nature, science, and even spirituality. Thereā€™s something deeply humbling and awe-inspiring about working with these magnificent creatures. I know for a fact they bring you closer to God as well.

šŸ”„The Physical and Mental Challenge

Many donā€™t believe equestrian activities qualify as a sport. To that, I can only say: spend a day in the barn. The physical demands of mucking stalls, lifting hay bales, and conditioning a horse are real. Riding itself is a full-body workout that requires balance, strength, and coordination. These kids spend more time practicing their skills than most athletes on the planet.

But the mental aspect is just as significant. Equestrianism teaches kids how to master pressure, manage performance anxiety, and handle adversity with grace. Those are skills theyā€™ll carry into every aspect of life.

šŸ‘‰ A Priceless Investment

I would rather my child be so consumed by the living, breathing responsibilities of horses than searching for validation on social media, in peer groups, or, worse, through harmful substances.

Horses are an investmentā€”not just in riding lessons, vet bills, and show feesā€”but in my childā€™s future. Iā€™d rather spend my money on building her character, teaching her discipline, and giving her life skills than on fleeting trends or technology that will soon be outdated.

Yes, horses are expensive. Yes, theyā€™re challenging. But theyā€™re also one of the greatest gifts I can give my child. Because when I look at her, I donā€™t just see a riderā€”I see a confident, capable, compassionate human being. And for that, horses are worth every penny.



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Looking for the perfect gift for the horse lover in your life? How about the gift of riding?Get them a gift certificate ...
12/17/2024

Looking for the perfect gift for the horse lover in your life? How about the gift of riding?

Get them a gift certificate to ride with us!

These gift cards are good for 1 year from date of purchase, and are a great way to encourage and support the rider in your life. You can even customize the amount for the gift card so that you can gift exactly how much you want - whether that's one lesson or a month's worth!

Lesson gift cards may be used for multiple riders. 1 Lesson = 1 Rider.

Tiny Tots (1 child, age 3-8)
1 Lesson - $40
2 Lessons - $80
4 Lessons - $160

Regular Lessons (1 rider, ages 8 and up)
1 Lesson - $60
2 Lessons - $120
4 Lessons - $240

Contact us about custom packages or gift cards towards a future clinic!

https://www.dusty-britches-equestrian.com/gift-card

There's always a critic. šŸ™„Sometimes effective riding isn't pretty, and pretty riding isn't always effective. It's all ab...
12/17/2024

There's always a critic. šŸ™„

Sometimes effective riding isn't pretty, and pretty riding isn't always effective. It's all about learning the tools and knowing when to use them.

You knowā€¦ itā€™s been a little slow lately šŸ¤£ but hey, this is how you know youā€™ve made it. The irony is, I have won a pile of equitation classes, rode for top reiners, competed and placed in eventing, rode with top people in my sport, and all of those things formed my style.

You can train a pile of winners. You can train horses other people can win on. You can win $600,000 in a year, and have the BEST HORSE that ever Futuritiedā€¦ and someone will still tell you youā€™re a bad rider and youā€™re doing it wrong. lol.

Point being, you do you! Because people will always have something to say. No hate to this person, everyone can have their own opinion, but what I will tell this person isā€¦ you try hanging on to 1300lbs of steel at full speed. šŸ¤£ !

THIS Is what we mean when we say we promote horsemanship and sportsmanship with our program.The best in the world acknow...
12/12/2024

THIS Is what we mean when we say we promote horsemanship and sportsmanship with our program.

The best in the world acknowledge the accomplishments of their peers. It's a friendly competition amongst a group of horsewomen who respect and admire the skill of the ladies they run against.

Let's bring that energy into all levels of the sport. Remember - it's only those who are unhappy with themselves who look down on others for growing and succeeding.

Mainstream media: ā€œBarrel racers are so mean and catty to each other.ā€

Meanwhileā€¦the top 15 have been hyping EACH OTHER up more than themselves ALL NFR LONG.

Donā€™t believe us?

Go listen to our The Money Barrel interviews, read our stories at BarrelRacing.com, go to Ride TV and watch The Women's Professional Rodeo Association ladiesā€™ luncheon to hear the speeches the girls accepting awards gave, or go watch the EQN Sports The Replay with Amy Wilsonā€¦.

We said what we said (because Equinety lets us cover the REAL side of barrel racing you donā€™t see in the arena.)

All the NFR scoop on BarrelRacing.com lives here.
āž”ļø https://bit.ly/NewsNFR24

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