What Do World Champion Genetics Cost?
April 29, 2015 Comments Off on What Do World Champion Genetics Cost?
I sat down and figured out the total breeding expenses for a resulting foal.
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I haven’t performed any scientific studies or anything, and I don’t know if his holds true for all horse breeds in all areas of the country, but around the Midwest where I show, I see a lot of Russell Terriers, Welsh Corgis, and Australian Shepherds wandering around at the horse shows.
Continue reading …A Week’s Worth of Quick Tips For Growing Your Horse Business
April 28, 2015 Comments Off on A Week’s Worth of Quick Tips For Growing Your Horse Business
Tuesday- If you want to grow your business, do something scary and out of your comfort zone today. Call prospects for the horse you have for sale, make a video of yourself giving tips about horsemanship, or delegate a task you love to an assistant.
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As you well know, showing horses isn’t a cheap sport. I often find myself feeling pretty guilty, not only about the money, but also about the time I spend away from my family and the way I prioritize my personal time and effort.
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I won my first buckle with my horse, No Fun Being Good, but here’s what I think my real accomplishments are. First, I won a buckle while my husband and kids were at the horse show, and I never raised my voice…
Continue reading …Back Gate Behavior- Horse Show Mean Girls
April 17, 2015 Comments Off on Back Gate Behavior- Horse Show Mean Girls
There are some days when I should keep my mouth shut and my pencil and paper way out of reach, and today is probably one of those days.
Continue reading …Getting Your Name Called or Name-Calling? It’s All a Matter of Perspective
April 15, 2015 Comments Off on Getting Your Name Called or Name-Calling? It’s All a Matter of Perspective
“Throw the idea of having a strategic show plan right out the window…. This was show pen survival.”
Continue reading …How to Convert More Lesson Prospects into Students Without Sounding Like a Used Car Salesman
April 10, 2015 Comments Off on How to Convert More Lesson Prospects into Students Without Sounding Like a Used Car Salesman
A sales presentation, a pitch, doesn’t have to be accompanied with a PowerPoint slide show, a slick video and a flip chart to be successful.
Continue reading …Shame Before Fame, or Just Plain Shame…
March 30, 2015 Comments Off on Shame Before Fame, or Just Plain Shame…
I was recently disqualified for being off pattern in Halter. I know, it’s hard to believe and embarrassing to share, but I’m hoping this blog post can serve as a public service announcement to help others avoid the potential shame of also being off pattern in Halter.
Continue reading …Going the Extra Mile- How APHA Helped Fulfill My Friend’s Final Wish
March 26, 2015 Comments Off on Going the Extra Mile- How APHA Helped Fulfill My Friend’s Final Wish
Unfortunately, Jane was succumbing to her illness far too quickly. A call to Christine Henry at APHA in January was made to ask if Jane could receive her buckle early. The call was met with a can-do attitude.
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