Can't lose if you don't quit!
It’s the beginning of show season and it’s about that time of year when I make myself a deal. No matter what, I’m going to keep showing...
Being married to a trainer...
There are inherent pros and cons to being married to anybody with whom you share a passion. In my case it’s almost always a blessing, but...
Not Good Enough To Be a Pro
As I look back at my history in the sport of show jumping I think I would have some advice for my younger self: “You don’t have to show...
Thinking back on my child hood
It’s interesting thinking back on your childhood and how it’s affected you as an adult. I was just talking to my childhood friend,...
You only have to believe for two minutes
Everyone has nerves and everyone wants to do well. These feelings aren’t unique. Something I have long told myself when I’m headed down...
Pick the path that takes you to your dreams
In life we decide I find myself at the back gate at Spruce Meadows indoors in the fall, and I see a girl crying. Her coach is consoling...
I'm really only average
I don’t want to seem like a downer, but follow me here: I like to think I’m doing alright but really I’m pretty average. If you consider...
Lessons I learned in 2017
A few obscure thoughts & lessons i've pondered over the last year... If you want it done your way, you gotta do it yourself Make a budget...
Why GOD Why?!?!
So with the best of intentions I decided to thoroughly clean my house while taking down Christmas decorations. I had a rough morning, and...
A little New Year inspiration
Take a breath first. It’s ok to make a mistake. Let your horse be a horse sometimes. Hold your ground only when you know for sure you...
