Brush Springs Stables

03/22/2025

Spending the day at Eclipse Riding Center auditing lessons with USDF ‘L’ Graduate and dressage judge Sherry Guess. Soaking up valuable insights on dressage movements and riding technique—grateful for every opportunity to keep learning and growing!

03/19/2025

Celebrating friendships and birthdays today!

Catie, Cody, and I have been friends since second grade—39 years of laughter, memories, and a bond that has only grown stronger. Today, we’re celebrating Catie’s birthday, honoring the beautiful, brilliant friend she is. She reminds me of Silver Springs, graceful, radiant, and timeless.

Grateful for friendships that last a lifetime. Happy Birthday, Catie!

03/16/2025

Riding Lorelei with a truck and trailer coming in behind us, and she’s feeling extra powerful, especially with Avail eagerly waiting for her at the barn. I keep talking to her, reminding her to stay with me. I know she’d move even more beautifully if I let her gallop freely, but keeping it steady and sure comes first. Grateful for every ride with Lorelei!

03/15/2025

Join me in supporting Cargo Ranch!

Cargo Ranch is more than just our neighbor, it’s a place where young lives are transformed through mentorship, faith, and the healing power of horsemanship. Their annual Cargo Classic Fun Run & 5K is happening April 12, and I’ve signed up! Whether you want to run, walk, or just cheer from the sidelines, there’s a way for everyone to get involved.

Not a runner? No problem! You can still support this incredible organization by making a donation to help them continue their mission of investing in our youth.

Sign up or donate below.

Let’s come together as a community to support the amazing work happening at Cargo Ranch! Who’s with me?

For more information you can also visit their website at: https://www.cargoranch.org/

The Cargo Classic 5k & Fun Run/Walk is on Saturday April 12, 2025. It includes the following events: 5k, 1 Mile Fun Run or Walk, Shirt Only, and Virtual 5k.

03/14/2025

Tonight was an unforgettable walk down memory lane as my former Meeker teammates and I were honored at the Oklahoma State Fairgrounds for playing in the last official 6-on-6 girls’ basketball game ever recorded. On March 11, 1995, we stepped onto the court, marking the end of an era—not just in Oklahoma, but across the nation.

For this special occasion, I brought out a piece of history—my signed game ball from that night. Holding it again, surrounded by my teammates, brought back all the memories of the friendships, dedication, and incredible moments we shared. For those teammates who could not make it, they’re dearly missed. Once a team, always a team! 🏀

Read more about the historic final game here: https://www.oklahoman.com/story/sports/high-school/basketball/2025/03/04/oklahoma-high-school-basketball-ossaa-state-tournament-final-6-on-6-game-stigler-meeker/81170174007/



03/09/2025

Avail is kicking off March with her own Spring Fling! After the cold rain yesterday, she’s soaking up the sunshine and putting on a show!

02/24/2025

This year’s mantra: having fun! Are you doing something fun out there in the world? Here’s Lady Lorelei’s headshot! I love getting creative whether its website design, branding, graphics, or even little photography. This is as professional as I can get, but it’s all a fun hobby! Captured with my iPhone 16 Pro.

02/22/2025

Aurora Avail ✨ 9 months old, she’s our , a daughter of Thorben 466 Sport Elite and our Lady Lorelei. Her spirit shines like the aurora borealis—gentle, full of life, and graceful!

02/21/2025

Before ➡️ After ➡️ After! Our stall front transformation has taken off with over a quarter million views and 3,000+ likes on the DIY Barn & Hacks page! It’s amazing to see how much people appreciate Cory’s craftsmanship—he truly has a talent for this kind of work. So proud of him and the barn we’ve built together!

02/19/2025

It’s a chilly one at Brush Springs Stables! 8° and the girls are keeping warm the best way they can—with plenty of hay. Meanwhile, I’ll be enjoying coffee and extra layers! Who else is braving the cold today?

02/13/2025

Winter Reveals

There are seasons.
I love them all—
the gold of autumn,
the life of spring,
the warmth of summer.
But winter…
Winter comes differently.

It does not ask,
it does not wait.
It arrives like a sharp wind,
stealing breath,
stripping branches bare,
leaving nothing but what is strong enough to stay.

I have known winter in ways
the sky has never told.
Not just in frost on the fields,
but in the silences between words.
In the love that faded,
in the betrayals that came quiet,
in the hands that let go.

But winter does not only take.
It reveals.
It does not make me stronger—
it shows me what strength was already there.

It strips away what was never mine to hold.
the illusion of forever,
the glimpses of warmth.
And in the cold, in the stillness,
I see what remains.

Winter does not build me—
it uncovers me.

So I mustn’t fear the frost.
For I am the ground it thaws upon.
For in the quiet of winter,
I have seen myself.
And I am still here.

Brush Springs with Brody and Winter Snow 2019, running towards his lil’donkey friend Jenny.

02/10/2025

What an incredible experience at the Harness the Power Clinic with J9 Farms & FHAOK! Huge thanks to J9 for organizing such an amazing event and to the FHAOK for their support.

Lorelei’s journey has unfolded in ways I never imagined, and I’m beyond grateful for the opportunities this clinic has provided.

For those that could not make it you were dearly missed!

02/09/2025

When I look at my old boots, they’re full of memories—taking care of Brody when he was sick, the first time I got on Lorelei’s back, building fences with Cory, Brooks, and Hudson, and helping build this barn. Every scuff, every hole, every bit of wear tells a story of long days, hard work, and moments that shaped me alongside the people I love.

My dad told me not to throw them away but to put them up in the barn—and I think he’s right.

With my Christmas and birthday money from my parents, I bought the exact same pair. And I told them, every time I put them on, I’ll say a special prayer for them.

So here’s to new blessings, and thanks for the journey, ol’ friends! 🥾✨

02/03/2025

Today at work, I received the sweetest handmade yellow pen as a gift from Arden, a little girl who came to Brush Springs Stables for her birthday. Her mom is my coworker, told me that yellow reminds her of me 💛—a sentiment that truly touched my heart. Along with this special gift, my coworkers have also left me a few other meaningful trinkets. One of them reads, “Live like someone left the gate open!”—a perfect reminder to embrace life with freedom and possibility!

Working for a nonprofit agency supporting children and families, I’m reminded daily of the power of love, care, and kindness. With Valentine’s Day approaching, I wanted to share a bit of that love with you all.

May these acts of kindness inspire you, just as they have inspired me. And a special thank you to the incredible mental health providers, pouring their hearts into the lives of others. Your work makes a difference every single day!

02/01/2025

♥️ Lovely Lady Lorelei ♥️

Lorelei carries the legacy of her sire, Lolke 371 Sport, an approved Friesian stallion known for his athleticism and exceptional pedigree. Because of his approval, she is officially registered in the Mane Studbook, the highest recognition for Friesian horses. Grateful to have her to continue such a strong lineage! 🖤✨

🔗 Lolke 371 Pics:
https://www.tumblr.com/all-the-horses/168261045885/lolke-371-sport-oege-267-x-reitse-272-friesian

01/31/2025

Tonight, my dad and I attended the Lincoln County Cattlemen’s Association educational event by Lincoln County Extension on toxic plants. While we have a small amount of fescue remaining from decades ago, we confirmed that our eradication and management practices align with proper pasture care.

I was glad my dad invited me and thankful to be learning alongside him! Shoutout to the Cattlemens Association and Cody Linker at the OSU Lincoln County office for this event.

If you have concerns about toxicity in your pasture, you can reach out for testing: https://extension.okstate.edu/county/lincoln/