“It’s amazing how powerful language can be. Even words that you only speak to yourself can begin to become reality, whether negative or positive.”

“I started practicing meditation and that completely changed who I am inside and outside of the show pen… Before yoga, I would let my nerves rule me. But since my meditation practice began, I control my nerves and I have learned how to use my nerves to my benefit.”

“My body was weak, but I made it. Two days later, the best thing that could ever happen to me happened.” The Make a Wish Foundation gifted Maddie with an 8-year-old, Thoroughbred gelding named Cosnochta, aka “Cos.”

“She stood 13 hands, was obviously malnourished, and had a breeder’s certificate that read like a who’s who of the Western Pleasure world (The Investor, Investment Creditor, Invitation Only, and Sonny’s Calvin were all on her papers).”

A video should open with the most exciting maneuver the horse does well. Don’t start the video with three minutes of trotting or your customer will move on to something else after a few seconds and never see the great spins, lead changes, or stops that are included at the end! Those who do this well will enjoy the most success.

“Personally, I would be embarrassed to be seen in a knock-off, knowing that the original client and original designer are left feeling helpless and violated.”