There is a lot of adverse chatter when it comes to the horse industry. One negative stigma is many believe trainers keep owners in the dark. Another is owners turn a blind eye if a questionable tactic works. People often speculate about the amount of work trainers actually do. For most trainers, the work is [...]
A few years back I was hauling horses to Scottsdale with a friend. The trip was going great with no problems and then we got up one side of the mountain at Flagstaff Arizona. As we drove down the other side it started to snow. Then is snowed really hard. I am from Wisconsin and [...]
Successful people are always looking for opportunities to help others. Unsuccessful people are always asking, “What's in it for me?” - Brian Tracy Ever think what’s in it for the horse? We use them for our entertainment. No matter how you look at it most of a horse’s captive life is not about them. It’s [...]
This time of year we hear kids say I want this and that for Christmas … and adults (kinda) saying they just want a day off, or more money. How much would those things change your life? Your mood? How about a visit from a relative or old friend? My best friend from high school [...]
Have you ever sat back and looked at the horse industry and how much we put into these animals not only financially but also time and effort? Think of how many people are involved in a great show horse’s lifetime. Think of your vet, your farrier and how much knowledge they have to put into [...]
This is a quote from Robert Kiyosaki’s book, Rich Dad, Poor Dad. He talks about when developing a business you need to mind it, both financially and in public perception. I think this goes hand in hand with my last blog. I was judging over the weekend and eating dinner with the steward and announcer. [...]
Are people generous because they are successful or are they successful because they are generous? I’m not just talking about money. I know a couple ladies who always send thank you cards, or thinking of you cards, or a call just to say hi. No matter what my mood is, when I see them or [...]
I saw a video on Facebook the other day. It was of a reining horse demonstrating the maneuvers of reining. The horse and rider were doing a fantastic job in my opinion. I noticed in the comments that someone said how disgusting it was that the horses head was so low and how could anyone [...]
Isn’t it interesting that most people push the job or the blame onto someone else? I've had some work done on my house for the last couple years and no matter who I have work on it the first thing the contractor or workers says is, “Well if I would have done it this way, [...]
I was watching the “tiny houses” TV show last night. What an interesting idea. If we have room for a bunch of shit we usually fill it up. If we don’t have room, we don’t fill it up. Same is true for our time. The holidays coming up fast and then it’s the new year. [...]
