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3 Essential Steps to Prepare Mentally Before Competing in an Equestrian Event

My grandfather grew up with horses, treated his horses like family, and rode most of his life. I’ll never forget what he told me before he talked my dad into buying me my first horse: “Be careful what you think while you are riding. Whatever it is, your horse will know.” He went on to …

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The Cowgirl Way

As a young girl I envisioned myself as a cowgirl. Our family didn’t own a horse ranch, nor did either of my parents grow up with horses, but they supported my dream to own a horse. From my first Quarter Horse in the fifth grade, to my last horse before I went off to college, …

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