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Horse First

Monday, January 29, 2024

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 One of the things that is most mind boggling in many various aspects of the equestrian world is that many people look at these animals as machines rather than as partners. Now I'm not saying that every horse person in the world who competes or uses these animals to make money is evil money hungry and ruthless. But many are. And that's one of the aspects of the horse world that I do...
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Horse Fact Friday: Futurities and Derbies Oh My!

Friday, January 26, 2024

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 The world of barrel racing can be confusing with all of the associations and options and events. This post is going to specifically talk about juvenile events, futurities, and derbies in the barrel racing world. There are other events that have juvenile, futurity, and derby events as well. These are less "rules" than general guidelines as each association governing the event is free to...
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A Year of Big Goal Prep

Monday, January 22, 2024

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I can feel my old confidence coming back recently. I've been riding more, and it feels like the more I ride the more confident I feel. Some years ago I discussed with my therapist about "faking it until you're making it" as a way to combat anxiety, and it wasn't until now that I feel it's working. I still feel have the physical sensation of being anxious, but I've essentially tricked my brain...
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Financing Your Dream

Monday, January 15, 2024

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How do you afford to have all these horses and focus on your rodeo and barrel racing goals, Rhonda?I think this is a question that gets asked of anyone pursuing their dreams when the dream is a pay to play game, like rodeo and barrel racing. No doubt it's tough as there is no guarantee payday. You have to pay to even have a chance to win money. No sick days, no paid vacations, the work is every...
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Horse Fact Friday: Bell Boots

Friday, January 12, 2024

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 Bell BootsDo I really need them on my horse?The short answer for this is maybe. Not all horses overreach which is what the bell boot protects from. Overreaching is when the front of the hind hoof hits the bulb on the back of the front hoof which can cause injury, pull shoes, and be painful for your horse. There are certain sports that are prone to creating situations and movements...
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Beating Anxiety

Monday, January 8, 2024

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Me + Spankyphoto by Erin Beth Ray PhotographyI've been on a slight high when I realized that I had zero anxiety hopping onto my friend's stallion, Spanky, to do my first beginner barrel racing group lesson last week. I did not once think a single thought or let them get all tangled in my head picturing the worst that could happen. I just hopped up there, and he is the perfect gentleman.I was anxious...
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Horse Fact Friday: Leg Protection

Friday, January 5, 2024

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 With all of the horse products on the market it can be hard to know what things you need and are good for your horse or what things don't really do what they claim and can be detrimental to your horse. It's really hard to get a clear opinion as if you were to ask 100 people about any given horse topic, you'd likely get 100 different opinions and answers. .I did a TON of research on myths...
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2024 Goals

Tuesday, January 2, 2024

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 Well y'all it's 2024..And I have some big goals this year. We also have some new horses coming this year to set some goals for them as well.. My personal goals are to work on my rider fitness consistently. I need to have low, medium, and high energy days since I deal with some health issues and can't always do an intense work out. That tends to hold me back because I tend to lean to the...
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