In Loving Memory of Huntin Petite Lady
September 3, 2021 Comments Off on In Loving Memory of Huntin Petite Lady
Stephanie Janis said it best: “It’s ironic that we put our names on our horse’s halters, when truly we belong to them, and our hearts are theirs.”
Continue reading …How You React When Everything Falls Apart is What Defines a True Champion
August 20, 2021 Comments Off on How You React When Everything Falls Apart is What Defines a True Champion
“I’m not sure there was a dry eye in the holding pen after that class, and it’s something I’ll never forget- being surrounded by friends who have become family over the years and getting a hand shake of congratulations from a man who defines all that a mentor is.”
Continue reading …The Next Generation: Walk-Trot to the Top with Emme Graves
August 9, 2021 Comments Off on The Next Generation: Walk-Trot to the Top with Emme Graves
Graves says she has a wonderful relationship with her trainers. In fact, Arturo Maestas and Jesse Jones have even inspired her to want to become a trainer someday.
Continue reading …Letters to My Younger Self- Advice From an AQHA World Champion
August 6, 2021 Comments Off on Letters to My Younger Self- Advice From an AQHA World Champion
Enjoy the journey, because your time will come. Every mistake is a step closer to achieving your dream. Every challenging horse or challenging ride is making you a better rider and preparing you for that moment in the arena.
Continue reading …AQHA YES Seminar Through the Eyes of a Rookie
July 26, 2021 Comments Off on AQHA YES Seminar Through the Eyes of a Rookie
The theme for the 2021 YES Conference was “Make Your Mark.” We took part in community service, impromptu skits, and leadership activities to help each of us discover ways that we can “make our mark” on the association and in the lives of others.
Continue reading …First-Timers Share Their Experiences From APHA World Show
July 15, 2021 Comments Off on First-Timers Share Their Experiences From APHA World Show
“I was getting emotional for other people. There were some riders that I was crying for that I had never even met. Youth walk-trot kids had me in tears, because they were so happy for receiving fifth place. It was truly a beautiful thing.”
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There will never be another Glowin Easy. I will never love another horse, another best friend, as much as you. One day, I will see you again, and we will lope along a fence line together for forever; just Alex and Shorty, exactly how it always was.
Continue reading …Tips For Developing Smooth Transitions
July 8, 2021 Comments Off on Tips For Developing Smooth Transitions
“First, you want to collect your horse, and then ask for the transition. Don’t mash the gas and have the horse take control of you. You’re in control of the horse. If you ask for the transition the same way every time, you and your horse will have a mutual understanding. With that, you will continue to progress as a rider.”
Continue reading …Behind the Scenes at NOQHA Summer Six Pack With Heather
June 24, 2021 Comments Off on Behind the Scenes at NOQHA Summer Six Pack With Heather
Thanks to Heather Susan Duer for some fun snapshots from the NOQHA Summer Six Pack show. If you’d like to share your show photos, email B.Bevis@EquineChronicle.com.
Continue reading …Tips For Staying Away From Barn Drama
June 11, 2021 Comments Off on Tips For Staying Away From Barn Drama
“You cannot change what people think, or want to think, nor can you control what people can say about you, your trainer, your barn, or your peers. But what you can do is to ignore it and look at it from a different angle.”
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