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If you change the way you look at things, the things you look at change-Wayne Dyer
Category: Horse Showing
There Aren’t Prizes for the Things That Matter Most…But There Should Be
By Karen L. Waite, Ph.D. A week or so ago, I judged an open show. I mean, it was sort of an open show, but also, sort of an Arabian breed show at the same time, which is pretty cool. It also had some… Continue Reading “There Aren’t Prizes for the Things That Matter Most…But There Should Be”
Maybe Participation Trophies Aren’t The Problem
By Karen Waite, Ph. D. In the last few weeks one of my (least) favorite topics has come up several times…that of the “participation trophy” and the fact that the world is obviously doomed to fail because some organizations have chosen not to place… Continue Reading “Maybe Participation Trophies Aren’t The Problem”
What to Do When The Fair Isn’t Fair
Photo by Jaye Nevins By Karen Waite It’s that time of year again! If you live in the Midwest, you may have noticed that it’s county fair season…that age old bastion of tradition, education (intentional and otherwise), drama, intrigue, teen romance, and corn… Continue Reading “What to Do When The Fair Isn’t Fair”
When is Zero Greater Than Sixty-Five?
By Karen Waite It would appear I’ve lost the ability to count to 2. Or 3. Or at all. While there is every reason to think this is a temporary situation, it doesn’t make it any less annoying, especially when you’re showing a Reining… Continue Reading “When is Zero Greater Than Sixty-Five?”
Grit Isn’t Just For Chickens
By Karen L. Waite, Ph. D. If you are a friend on my personal Facebook page, I’m sure at some point you’ve thought “Why does this insufferable woman post so much? And why does she always post about her FAILURES? Who DOES that?” Great… Continue Reading “Grit Isn’t Just For Chickens”
Ride for the Brand
Remember that time you went to the ER for that broken arm and thought “You know, I could really do a better job of setting this?” Or when you took your car to the mechanic and thought, “That’s not the way I would have… Continue Reading “Ride for the Brand”
When Your Mom is “That Mom”(Ok Not MY Mom)
It was bound to happen sooner or later. I’m not sure why I wasn’t more prepared…in hindsight, I should have been. I was speaking at a scientific section meeting on the topic of the human aspect of show horse welfare (part of my “day… Continue Reading “When Your Mom is “That Mom”(Ok Not MY Mom)”
FYI…All Criticism Isn’t Constructive
It was never really my intention to write solely about horse judging and horse shows here, although there is typically no shortage of material in that “arena”. It certainly was never my intention to write specifically about Western Pleasure either. I think it’s safe… Continue Reading “FYI…All Criticism Isn’t Constructive”
God is Great, Beer is Good, and This Western Pleasure Thing Has Gotten Crazy
I’m pretty much the worst blogger ever. They say you’re supposed to write at least a post a week, but for some reason, I only write when I’m inspired. If I don’t have anything particularly relevant to say, I don’t write. (I find it… Continue Reading “God is Great, Beer is Good, and This Western Pleasure Thing Has Gotten Crazy”
The Power of -Er…It Ultimately Comes Down To Comparisons
One of the most difficult things to remember when showing horses is that it is ultimately a game of comparisons, and while you have control over some things (how much effort you put in, how well you take care of your horse etc.), you… Continue Reading “The Power of -Er…It Ultimately Comes Down To Comparisons”
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