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If you change the way you look at things, the things you look at change-Wayne Dyer
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Don’t Hold a Grudge
Photo by Mike Darrow If you know anything about judging or scribing reining, western riding, or trail, you know that each individual maneuver is given a score ranging from -1 ½ to +1 ½ in half point increments. A -1 ½ represents an Extremely… Continue Reading “Don’t Hold a Grudge”
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)”
What Could Rodeo Teach Us About Safety? Maybe More Than You Realize.
I have lots of hopes and dreams for this blog, not the least of which is to have guest bloggers who can change our perspective on certain things, or at least provide food for thought. As luck would have it, there are lots of… Continue Reading “What Could Rodeo Teach Us About Safety? Maybe More Than You Realize.”
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”
2015 in review
It has been exciting (and interesting) 2015! Thank you for your support and here’s to an even better 2016! The WordPress.com stats helper monkeys prepared a 2015 annual report for this blog. Here’s an excerpt: The concert hall at the Sydney Opera House… Continue Reading “2015 in review”
Adulting is a Pain
Well, as previously mentioned, I’ve got enough material to fuel a few posts now. I know some of my friends are probably thinking ”LET IT GO, ALREADY. JUST STOP TALKING. OR WRITING.” Sorry folks. It’s a process. If it makes you feel any better… Continue Reading “Adulting is a Pain”
Unless You Know Me, You Don’t Actually Know Me. (Or Anyone Else)
Last week I started my post by suggesting that I was the “world’s worst blogger” because I only wrote when I was inspired. Well, what a difference a week makes. I’m “inspired” now, I tell you. I’ve got enough material to last quite awhile.… Continue Reading “Unless You Know Me, You Don’t Actually Know Me. (Or Anyone Else)”
Get Out of Your Box Stall
A week or so ago, I rode my horse bareback, in a cornfield, for the first time in well over 20 years. I suppose I should clarify…it was the first time I’d ridden bareback in over 20 years. I’m not sure I’ve ever ridden… Continue Reading “Get Out of Your Box Stall”
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