Goodness, it has been a while! I have been meaning to post an update on Chance for weeks, but life has definitely been a bit crazy lately. For one, I finally moved into the cabin (but more on that later). Back in October, we tried putting Chance back to work (you can read about it here) …
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Something magical happens when you choose to see the good in your life, and the world around you. There is always something to be grateful for. Choosing to see the good, and make the best of things, has helped me through a particularly tough year with Chance being off. This year has not gone the …
There is no doubt about the fact that I work for horses. I became a realtor because it allowed me the flexibility in my schedule to ride. I am working hard on this land, so that I can keep horses out here someday soon. Last summer, I started an online fitness coaching business to earn …
If I have learned anything these past few months that Chance has been off, it is that there is more to owning horses than riding. I have been riding some of the other horses at the barn, but even if I wasn't I would still be out to see my boy regularly! It is actually …
"And let us run with patience the race that is set before us." ~ Hebrews 12:1 Just because God has called you to do something, does not mean that it will happen right away. The path of your purpose may be winding, with many peaks and valleys, but stay strong! Stay focused, for following your purpose is not …
As you know, if you have been following me for a while, that my horse Chance has had some time off due to soundness issues that we couldn't figure out. I honestly thought that his working days might just be over. The past couple of months, he lost a ton of muscle - far more …
I see article after article how "kids these days" just do not have the work ethic of the young equestrians of times past. Trainers claim that the next generation of rider does not care about grooming their horses, cleaning stalls, or learning real horsemanship. I just have to wonder, why is everyone blaming the kids? Maybe …
I am often asked what I actually do all day. I guess since I am always posting pictures of my horse, workouts, and pretty scenes on the farm people wonder if that is all I do! Social media only represents a small snip of my day though. I work from home as a real estate …
"Because you have seen me, you have believed. Blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed." - John 20:29 That is what faith is. Believing that Jesus died to save us from our sins, even though we did not physically witness Jesus first hand during His earthly life. Faith is trusting in …
My fitness journey began when I got my first horse in high school. Up until then, I rode a few times a week. When I got my first horse, I started riding five to six times a week, jumping bigger jumps, and going to horse shows! I soon realized that in order to ride better, …
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