Monthly Archives: March 2012

Just when I thought I was well on my way to a Prix, in record time I might add, I realized this weekend just how far I have yet to go. The one thing I know for sure, besides my lack of skill, is that I am 100% committed to my goal. I am “in more »

It was suggested that I make a plan prior to my practice rides each day. I should think through and write down exactly what I need and or want to focus on during each of my training sessions. Obviously, this does not apply when I am in a lesson as that is what I am more »

As I work toward my goals and continue improving my riding, I find it sometimes helps to seriously focus on what I learned during my lessons. Taking the time to write down the important concepts helps even more! Here are a few notes from my lessons this past week. hope others can learn something too more »

Jaliska being away has unintentionally brought with it several new opportunities. First, I have been able to focus more on my business since I’m not riding as much during the week. This is a really good thing since I’m the boss and primary source in identifying and securing new revenue. Revenue is important if only more »

My goal is one that many equestrians, even those with significant formal training, wouldn’t dare contemplate, let alone seriously consider, but for some uncanny reason the desire to compete in a Grand Prix show jumping competition, hooked me, throwing all common sense and rational to the wind. I admit that I have been outright laughed more »

While Jaliska is making progress while being trained in Aiken by Adrienne, I have been fortunate enough to be able to continue my Quest with my own training. My #1 trainer waived Jaliska’s monthly board while Jaliska is away in Aiken, as he was able to fill her stall with another boarder. This is a more »