In honor of her 31st birthday, I have accumulated 31 “fun facts” about Renae which may have been previously unknown to many of you. It is with humility, nostalgia, wonderment, laughter, and tears that I share them with you.
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Downpour of rain, running late, driving to the wrong place, what else could possibly go wrong at Jenna's and my first jackpot back together again?
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Quarterback Dan Marino led his Miami Dolphins to an undefeated season in 1972, but never had a Super Bowl ring on his finger. Utah Jazz “Mailman” Karl Malone won two MVP awards, but never earned an NBA team championship. Mary Burger, at age 68, won her second NFR barrel racing title, so does that mean she was only a champion twice?
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Check out my rodeo schedule this summer! Maybe Stryker and I are coming to your neck of the woods
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Check out my spring cleaning checklist for a full list of what I like to do to dust off those winter doldrums and prep for a winning rodeo season and it all starts with a clean, organized, and fully stocked working space.
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After being mostly laid off all winter or coming back from an injury, there is an art to legging up your horse again and working the rust off their mind and body.
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The equine lifestyle is NOT cheap. Either you know this already, or you are about to find out. I had to develop some creative ways for me (and the kids!) to generate more revenue to progress and compete in this lifestyle we loved.
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Not sure what to get the cowgirl in your life this Valentine’s Day? Don’t worry, I’ve got you covered. I’ve compiled a list of all my favs to ensure you look like her knight on a white horse this Feb 14th. Skip the chocolate covered strawberries and get her what she really wants…
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This is my favorite drill to end a training session on. It takes away anticipation, allows you to practice turns without burnout, and enables you to work on perfect technique (for you and your horse).
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The goal of this drill is to practice consistent & correct body position of your horse in turns and on a straight away.
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In this video I take you behind the scenes of the 4-H county fair horse show to share with you a few of the products I use to keep my horses looking and feeling great.
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When people have problems with their first barrel it rarely has anything to do with a right turn, it has everything to do with the rate and anticipation your horse develops after doing countless runs. This drill can typically fix that.
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2018 is “The Year of the Unicorn” at my ranch. I have doubled down on all treatments, lotions, potions, and methods that will make my horses’ manes and tails grown into unicorn-worthy luscious locks.
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If you have having problems with your horse diving into the barrel, stiffening up in their approach, of losing their correct body position as they get closer to the pocket then this drill is for you.
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One minute, I'm at the state capitol working on legislation and the next I am driving cross country to ride in a rodeo. I don’t have to be just one or the other, cowgirl or lobbyist. I can do both. Which look is your favorite?
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New friends mean new adventures and a lot went down at the Idaho Barrel Horse Jackpot last weekend.
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In preparation of the changing seasons, I put together a fun list of my spring staples to share with you. These are all the things I use to keep my horses looking and feeling their best.
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Test how broke and responsive your horse is by evaluating their proficiency in the following maneuvers:
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