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Horse Holiday Shopping 2018
Let the holiday shopping begin! …or was that last month? JUST KIDDING! Although it seems like every year the shopping season really does move back a bit earlier. As I was grooming my horse yesterday and marveling again at my new favorite barn item (hint: the first one on my list) I decided I…
Read MoreDo I give up my dream to train horses? Family or business? Hobby or dream?
“Stacy-Horses have been a passion of mine from as long as I can remember, but unfortunately I never had the opportunity to interact with them until a little less than a year ago. A little less than a year ago I started working for an equestrian center just cleaning stalls on top of my full-time…
Read MoreFive on Friday: Foals, Podcasts, Age, Business & Money
Five things of interest that I’ve done this week. #5- Celebrated my birthday ..with food and riding. It should have been more riding and less food…but as it only happens once a year, I’ll take it! My favorite coffee shop, latte, scone, harvest muffin (pumpkin & chocolate chip), wild mushroom pasta (shitakes, creminis, pancetta, and…
Read MoreBirthday Reflections
Yesterday was my birthday. Birthdays have always been like mini New Years day for me. Many people set New Years Resolutions on January first…but I have always found my birthday to be a more impactful day for that type of thinking. Maybe it is because its a more personal day. Maybe its because my age…
Read MoreNo. You shouldn’t get a job doing something you love.
I love photography. I have my whole life. In high school I won photo contests. That was back in the days before digital when you had to either really plan your shots…or spend a ton of money developing film. During my wedding planning I budgeted more for photos than any other area. I still have…
Read More“There shall be eternal summer in the grateful heart.”
Just about the time I think, “I wish summer could last all year.” I realize I don’t fully mean it. Yes, there is a part of me that longs for summer days, slick horses, dry trails and the smell of the warm earth. But there is another part of me that equally longs for chilly…
Read MorePresto: Getting ‘cast’ and eating grass
It’s me again. Blogging is hard work. I always thought when mom sat in the barn on her computer that she was playing a game. I guess talking with you is kinda like a game. I need to think about that. Aurora, My spots are NOT like chicken pox. They are more like bird poop.…
Read MorePresto’s blog & video: A long time ago
Its me again. I remembered that I forgot to tell you my ‘real’ name last week. It is ‘Press on Regardless”. My first mom…no second…or was it third? Anyway, she gave me that name. It is hard to remember that far back. They all fed me milk though… I like my shorter name better. …
Read MoreDIY horse care or call the vet?
Just when you think your day is planned this happens: All I can figure out is that she must want a scar that matches Prestos … but bigger. Thankfully I have handy friends and family. Here is a selfie, shot by my oldest son Caleb, as he holds the fillies hip. Carlye, a retired nurse is cleaning…
Read MoreWould it surprise you to know: we received food stamps when getting started?
I clearly need to tell my story sometime…from the beginning. Would it surprise you to know: I grew up in a family that struggled to make ends meet daily. I attended two clinics and took less than 20 lessons before attending a college. The first 5 years of our marriage we made less than $20,000…
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