I don’t ride anymore due to an injury, but I spend all my money on horses because it gives me a sense of comfort. My pony Lightning is one of my “therapy” horses. We practice tricks like free lunging, lying down and stepping up stairs. My horses have a healing and calming effect on me.
I compete in Country English Pleasure, which is Arabian saddle seat equitation. I love the sport, the thrill of riding, the competition—and I love my horse!
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My job is the most stress-relieving, rewarding business out there! I train barrel and ranch horses, and also buy, sell, and take on clients and consignment horses.
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My horse, Officer Collins, and I participate together in trail riding, Western pleasure competition and barrel racing. I love the connection we’ve created as we ride and work together.
My barrel horse Lucy DBL Jet Dancer and I have a great connection. The first time I rode her was amazing; I knew right away she was an incredible horse.
Before I discovered Redmond Daily Gold Stress Relief, my roping and barrel horse, Lily, was always very anxious, worried, and hot when we attended races. It made it hard for us to train and compete together, and we usually finished races in the 2D to 3D times.
My barrel horse buddy is a powerhouse. He’s high-spirited and full of life! The first time I rode him, I felt sure he would take me to greater levels of competing. Buddy will do anything I ask, no matter how scary it may be for him.
My mare Zika used to pin her ears every time I’d saddle her and tighten the girth. Her attitude issues didn’t stop there, though. When I tried to ride her, she wouldn’t listen and rode tensely.
I compete in the Virginia Junior High Rodeo Association and Virginia Cowboys Association. I have four horses on my rodeo team, and each has unique strengths and struggles when it comes to traveling and competing.
My gelding barrel horse TK Flyin Firewater, better known as Batman, has always been a nervous horse. He didn't always take to discipline well, and when I’d attempt to tune or school him in the barrels, he’d get really worked up.
