11/18/2024
Our 2024 show season has officially ended. It was a tremendous year! Yes, there were tons of ribbons, a bunch of epic memories, and a few we would like to forget. BUT, what made this year so special wasn't just the accolades, it was the struggle.
We began the season dispursed. Our farms, people, and horses were separated. We didn't have a "home". To this day, we still don't have many of the amenitites we once had, but we are making progress every day. And no, we aren't all at the same farm, but we are all a team and work together for whatever is needed.
I felt we wouldn't grow without all of the "things" the other farms offered, but was I ever wrong. What we have gained are clients that are devoted to learning to ride...and boy do they learn since neither of our arenas are fenced yet. 😉 (This has definitely been a change we didn't know we would welcome for a little awhile.)
The one thing that has remained constant this entire year is the strength and commitment from our barn family. They supported us when we lost the farm. They were there every second for every need for my family and horses when Brayden and Izzy were hit by a truck. And they continue to endure whatever struggles we face.
I feel this was our strongest year yet! Not sure how we can top this in 2025, but I know that with this group, no challenge is too great.
Of course, NOTHING, absolutely none of this is possible without Morgan Mickel. She shares her passion with her riders and it shows. Also, a huge thanks to Kim, Brayden, and Sam for all of their continued hard work at both farms. I cannot wait to see the progress in the riders and the farm a year from now.
UPDATE, since I forgot to mention our horses and ponies. We would also have nothing without them....no lesson program, no ribbons... absolutely no opportunities for individuals that don't own horses. Without them, we couldn't succeed.
