Confidence, by definition, is the state of feeling certain about the truth of something. There is always a lot of talk about self confidence, and confidence in our horses or in our training. But I have to admit, most of the chatter about those things still leaves me feeling empty and like I'm grasping for …
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If I graduated high school and decided I wanted to be a neurosurgeon, wouldn't it be a little strange if I told you I didn't plan to go to college? I don't need to go to school and study. I'll just practice brain surgery on people until I gain enough experience. It's kind of morbid …
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If you have been barrel racing for any length of time, chances are you have run into issues with your horse anticipating the turn too early or shouldering the barrel. It's a common problem with a million different solutions to try. I will just go over one drill that I've had some good luck with …
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Ok let me just be real for a second. Sometimes I feel guilty when I buy something new or treat myself to something. I feel like I have to justify it or tell everyone that it was on sale to make it seem like I wasn't splurging too much. How ridiculous is that? Why should …
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Everyone that has bought or sold a horse or that competes in any given discipline has heard the phrase, "You can't ride the papers". It's true! You can not saddle up a set of registration papers and take them for a ride. Well, maybe you could try, but you'd look ridiculous and probably have a …
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I have this sweet, adorable, little two year old filly that I am in the baby stages of showing the barrel pattern to. I think she is the cutest filly in the world because she is MINE! I love her, and I force her to let me hug all over her and spoil her rotten …
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In a sport where everything can come down to one one-thousandth of a second, you have to do what you can to gain an edge on your competition. I think the biggest advantage you can have is a strong mental game. I have a huge interest in sports psychology and learning about why champions continue …
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Friendship is tough sometimes. Relationships, no matter what form, have their challenges. At twenty-eight years old, I have gained and lost so many friends. As someone who is loyal to a fault, and sometimes a little too eager to give of myself, it's hard to understand why some friendships fall apart. Sometimes it's as simple …
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Dear struggling barrel racer, I see you... I see the worried look in your eye as you attempt to prepare your colt in the warm up pen. I see you shoot a glance at the other riders and silently compare your horse to theirs. I see you second guessing everything you're doing just moments before …
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