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Barrel Horse Trainer, Rider Coach, Clinician, and Founder of Outside The Turn University— Horse Training Memberships/Mentorship.

2025 Training Rates:
Foundation Building/tuning/starting on the barrels:
$1350

Every champion has mistakes and failures behind them — it’s proof they’ve been in the arena, taking chances, learning, a...
25/08/2025

Every champion has mistakes and failures behind them — it’s proof they’ve been in the arena, taking chances, learning, and growing. Lord knows I've made my fair share of mistakes, with horses and people. The horses are always more forgiving than the people.

Don’t let the fear of making a mistake or failure stop you from starting.

Do it scared, keeping going forward, and remember… the only people who never make mistakes are the ones who never try. And remember, they are also most likely the bitter folks that you'll never please, so don't try.

25/08/2025

𝐀𝐥𝐟𝐚𝐥𝐟𝐚 𝐎𝐧𝐥𝐲: 𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐈𝐭 𝐒𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬 & 𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐈𝐭 𝐒𝐭𝐨𝐩𝐬

Plenty of horses look and feel great on free-choice alfalfa. Shiny coats, solid weight, plenty of energy, it’s no wonder so many people have gone “alfalfa-only.”

But even the best hay can’t cover every nutritional base. Alfalfa is an amazing foundation, but it’s not a complete feed by itself. Horses, especially those in heavy work, still need support in a few key areas:

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗮𝗹𝗳𝗮𝗹𝗳𝗮 𝗱𝗼𝗲𝘀 𝘄𝗲𝗹𝗹:
- High-quality calories and protein
- Great calcium source
- Supports condition, especially in harder keepers

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗮𝗹𝗳𝗮𝗹𝗳𝗮 𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘀:
* Balanced amino acids → important for topline and muscle repair
* Trace minerals (zinc, copper, selenium) → tied to coat, hooves, and recovery
* Vitamin E → key for muscle health, especially without pasture
* Omega-3s → anti-inflammatory support for joints, lungs, and recovery
* Electrolytes → critical for performance horses that sweat

So yes, your horse may look fantastic on alfalfa alone. But if they start to look dull, lose topline, or just don’t bounce back after work, it may be a sign that hay isn’t filling all the gaps.

Think of alfalfa as the solid foundation of the house. The extras, balancers, aminos, omegas, are the finishing touches that make it strong, sound, and ready for hard work.

𝐃𝐨𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐗 𝐕𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬
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22/08/2025

Long- trotting should never be under-estimated.

“If you are not in the arena getting your ass kicked on occasion, I am not interested in or open to your feedback. There...
21/08/2025

“If you are not in the arena getting your ass kicked on occasion, I am not interested in or open to your feedback. There are a million cheap seats in the world today filled with people who will never be brave with their own lives, but will spend every ounce of energy they have hurling advice and judgement at those of us trying to dare greatly. Their only contributions are criticism, cynicism, and fear-mongering. If you're criticizing from a place where you're not also putting yourself on the line, I'm not interested in your feedback.”
― Brené Brown

Training Tip Tuesday: Posting the Trot with PurposeI started riding at 11 years old. I knew how to post the trot, and I ...
19/08/2025

Training Tip Tuesday: Posting the Trot with Purpose

I started riding at 11 years old. I knew how to post the trot, and I had a vague idea what diagonals were… but I didn’t make them important until I was in my late 30s.

Here’s the thing: riding the correct diagonal is not just a technical detail—it’s riding with quality. If you have ever struggled to learn something new, think about how long it can take YOU to undo old habits and build new muscle memory. The horse is no different. And if you’ve not thought about how long it takes for you to learn something new, yet you expect your horse to change how they do things instantly… Well it may be time for a reality check for you - that may be a tough pill for some of you to swallow.

It took me nearly THREE years to be able to consistently ride the correct diagonal without glancing down at my horse’s shoulders. That’s how deeply ingrained old habits can be. So if you’re frustrated that your horse is slow to pick up something new, remember—we humans struggle with that too!

Now, here’s the tough-love part: posting the trot correctly is non-negotiable if you want to train effectively. It matters to your horse’s balance, comfort, and long-term soundness. Every ride is an opportunity to build good muscle memory—or reinforce bad ones.

So today’s tip is this: make the diagonal important. Commit to it. Be patient with yourself while you build that muscle memory, and be patient with your horse while they do the same. Quality takes time, but it’s always worth it.

Here’s my question for you: do you know how to post the correct diagonal—and do you know what a diagonal even is? If not, that’s your homework this week. And if you want help making details like this second nature, let’s connect about a lesson a clinic near you.
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Talent only gets you so far, motivation means you take that talent and run with it, and attitude keeps fiercely in the g...
18/08/2025

Talent only gets you so far, motivation means you take that talent and run with it, and attitude keeps fiercely in the game.

Whether you’re chasing barrels, a huge business goal, or personal dreams — the combination of skill, drive, and a winning mindset will make you unbeatable. Keep showing up, keep riding hard, and keep believing you can.

Don't let fear of anything keep you on the sidelines.

What dream are you chasing this week?

17/08/2025

Once upon a time you dreamed of being where you are today. Don’t ever forget that.

17/08/2025

Three tips to help you with your barn sour or buddy sour horse…

1. Use your outside leg as a guide—if your horse drifts right with the shoulders, push the hips right to straighten your horse.

2. Don’t let routine feed the problem—switch up where you stop, unsaddle, and end rides so your horse doesn’t anticipate.

3. If he’s barn or buddy sour, make the hard work happen near his friends and let the easy part happen away from them.

We ought to be cheering for this record breaking run!!!!! Get it!!!!! 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
16/08/2025

We ought to be cheering for this record breaking run!!!!! Get it!!!!! 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

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