Haze is a tall, chestnut Thoroughbred gelding. He has been with us a very long time and is almost 30 years old. I have always referred to him as my soulmate because we are both a bit accident prone. He gets a lot of unexplainable bumps, bruises, and scrapes but just keeps right on going- most days. There have been a couple times that Haze has fallen down and has struggled to return to his feet due to circumstances. Circumstances like yesterday when he fell down. One minute h

Mastering Emotional Regulation for Effective Horse Riding She pursed her lips and held her breath, then her horse spooked. This is a common reaction while riding. Horses have an amazing sense of feeling our nervous systems. As a trainer, I can tell you to "relax", but it is the rider that will need to do the real work. Learning how to breathe properly, recognizing when you are dysregulated, and adjusting your emotions to return to your authentic self is an incredible tool for

Begin each day with gratitude. Let me capitalize that GRATITUDE! Starting a 28 day challenge of 'writing out 10 things I am grateful for and why' seemed difficult in the beginning. Each day I come up with 10 NEW things, or people that I am thankful for and why. Then I reread the list and say a heartful Thank You after each one. I am on day 20 of the challenge and already see a shift in attitude! In the freezing weather yesterday, I tripped over a cord on the ground while car

Visiting Kruger's Christmas Tree Farm was more than just a casual trip for me. It was a chance to see my daughter in her element, working hard and earning respect from everyone around her. What struck me most was how often people described her as a hard worker. Hearing that from multiple generations of the farm's owners filled me with pride. It was clear that Meredith’s dedication and positive attitude made a real difference in this family-run business. Each time I responded,