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Arena is all drug up and set to go for Saturday! I only have 2 spots left, contact me to get in on the fun 🤩
05/06/2022

Arena is all drug up and set to go for Saturday! I only have 2 spots left, contact me to get in on the fun 🤩

05/05/2022

Game Day clinic reschedule to this Saturday 5/7, due to rain last weekend. Scheduling conflicts for a few participants opened up some spots if you are wanting to sign up! $50 per participant, $25 deposit to secure your spot 🤠 Fun barrel race at the end with prizes 🎁🎉

04/25/2022

One spot left for the Game Day clinic on April 30th 1:30-3:30. Contact me today to snag the last spot! Hopefully Mother Nature cooperates next weekend or I will set an alternate “rain date.”

04/23/2022

I have a few spots left for my April 30th “Game Day” clinic. Please message me with a $25 deposit to secure your spot! Prizes for the 2D barrel race have been ordered, let the fun begin 🤗

Well, I have been MIA this winter dealing with multiple family health crisis. Things have now calmed down a little and I...
04/13/2022

Well, I have been MIA this winter dealing with multiple family health crisis. Things have now calmed down a little and I am looking forward to squeezing in a little more horse time!

With that being said, I would like to offer up a “Game Day” with a fun 2D style barrel race at the end, with prizes for the top rider in each “D.” All ages and levels of riders welcome. So come on out, knock off the dust on your equipment and get ready for a fun year ahead!

Had a late night with the horses last night. They are my favorite nights, everything is quiet and serene. Had some time ...
09/23/2021

Had a late night with the horses last night. They are my favorite nights, everything is quiet and serene. Had some time to sit and just count my blessings, even when at first glance they may seem anything but that.

This past year with my horses has been a bit rough. We battled injuries and set backs and I spent most of the summer with a lunge line in my hand, instead of my butt in the saddle. But there is always a silver lining.

A few years ago Belle got a severe case of pneumonia that took about year to recover from. There were many times when we didn’t even know if she would be “useable” again, let alone a performance horse. I prayed every day for God to miraculously heal her, and sought out different vets and alternative therapies. The big man upstairs came through in a big way and she blew me away a year later placing in the 2D against some nice horses her first time entered. It’s still hard to watch videos of when she was sick, and see how terrible she looked. Most times today it’s easy to forget how far she has come, and that she ever had a breathing issue.

When she got diagnosed with a injury this spring I was disappointed that we again were facing a setback. I feel very fortunate to be working with a vet who is extremely attentive to detail, and has real protocols to rehab horses and not just put a bandaid on the problem. She is making amazing progress from where we were this spring and each workout I feel her getting stronger and more cadenced. While it would be nice to head to Champ Show and feel like we’re ready to lay down a smokin run, I don’t think we’re there 100% yet. In years past this would have made really disappointed and feel like “what’s the point.” Maybe it’s having a child and realizing that life is so much bigger than my riding aspirations or maybe it’s growth as a horsewoman, but whatever the reason is I’m totally at peace just going for the experience and to cheer on my friends and students. I’m excited to expose my horse to the hustle and bustle of the fair grounds experience, and just let her set the pace. However fast or slow that might be.

I’ve learned so many things from injuries and setbacks. If I never had a horse with an abscess, I wouldn’t know how to idenetify and treat one. If I never had a horse with ulcers, I wouldn’t know how stress, nutrition, environment and at times pain affect the GI system and how to treat it. If I never had a horse with pneumonia I wouldn’t have spent literally days of my life researching treatments, and trying different therapies. If I never had a horse with a back injury I would be ignorant on that importance of saddle fit, proper strengthening for longevity, and the big symptoms of problem areas. The list literally goes on and on.

So as I finish up my last lessons tonight before Champ show this weekend, I can’t help but be thankful for all the hidden blessings in my life! They have educated me, grown my patience, expanded my empathy for the horses, and have given me more insight and knowledge to share with others. Good luck to all the competitors this week at Champ Show! Enjoy every moment with your equine partner 😊

Blessed with this amazing footing that holds water so well! I have a couple of spots open for lessons this week and then...
08/29/2021

Blessed with this amazing footing that holds water so well! I have a couple of spots open for lessons this week and then I am full. Reach out to me to get on the schedule to see how I can help you prepare for champ show or your next event 🙂

08/11/2021

Last nights thoughts while working horses 🧐Had a lot of fun taking my nieces to watch a show this past weekend. If you wanna hear one of the most overused words in barrel racing, you don’t have to spend much time ringside to hear it. Take a listen below and let me know what you think!

Just finished up a great week helping some of my 4H riders prepare for the Anoka County Fair. Good luck to all the horse...
07/20/2021

Just finished up a great week helping some of my 4H riders prepare for the Anoka County Fair. Good luck to all the horses and riders, have a blast no matter the ribbon, and stay cool!

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