I’m Competing at the Congress… No Matter What
September 29, 2021 Comments Off on I’m Competing at the Congress… No Matter What
“Even that first night in trauma ICU, between every other sentence of asking for pain medication, she didn’t care about anything else but showing at the Congress.”
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Regardless of where it may lead, or what ribbons may or may not be won, all I’ve ever wanted was to know that I have a chance every time I walk into the pen, on a horse that wants the same thing. I feel blessed owning Waylon and can’t wait to see where we go next.
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You’ve seen curly-haired dogs. You might have seen curly-haired cats. But how about a curly-haired horse?
Continue reading …Learning to Find Success Outside of the Win
September 17, 2021 Comments Off on Learning to Find Success Outside of the Win
“The win is never guaranteed. Only one person can win a class. So, if your personal value is based solely on that win, my friends, how will you handle the disappointment if you’re not the winner?”
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IBHA presented a 30% increase in entries from 2020 to 2021. From those entries, they filled more than 300 stalls and were able to give out over $6,900 in cash prizes.
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What makes a true princess isn’t a pretty face, a glittery tiara, and a handsome prince. It’s feeling confident enough in yourself that you don’t envy the victories of other females. It’s knowing that the beauty, talent, and strength of another woman doesn’t diminish your own. Pick each other up, girls. Empower each other. You don’t become a princess by stealing someone else’s crown. (Trust me, I’ve seen the Disney movies.)
Continue reading …In Loving Memory of Huntin Petite Lady
September 3, 2021 Comments Off on In Loving Memory of Huntin Petite Lady
Stephanie Janis said it best: “It’s ironic that we put our names on our horse’s halters, when truly we belong to them, and our hearts are theirs.”
Continue reading …How You React When Everything Falls Apart is What Defines a True Champion
August 20, 2021 Comments Off on How You React When Everything Falls Apart is What Defines a True Champion
“I’m not sure there was a dry eye in the holding pen after that class, and it’s something I’ll never forget- being surrounded by friends who have become family over the years and getting a hand shake of congratulations from a man who defines all that a mentor is.”
Continue reading …The Next Generation: Walk-Trot to the Top with Emme Graves
August 9, 2021 Comments Off on The Next Generation: Walk-Trot to the Top with Emme Graves
Graves says she has a wonderful relationship with her trainers. In fact, Arturo Maestas and Jesse Jones have even inspired her to want to become a trainer someday.
Continue reading …Letters to My Younger Self- Advice From an AQHA World Champion
August 6, 2021 Comments Off on Letters to My Younger Self- Advice From an AQHA World Champion
Enjoy the journey, because your time will come. Every mistake is a step closer to achieving your dream. Every challenging horse or challenging ride is making you a better rider and preparing you for that moment in the arena.
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