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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Check out my rodeo schedule this summer! Maybe Stryker and I are coming to your neck of the woods
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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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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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Do all of your friends have identical personalities? Of course not. Every friend group has an alpha, the attention-seeking boss who insists on setting the agenda and picks the dinner spot every time. Then there is the caretaker/peacemaker, the one who just wants everyone to get along and is sensitive to each person’s needs and preferences. Then there is the comedian, the one that keeps everyone rolling in the aisles with side-splitting laughter, even when they aren’t trying.
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When people ask me how I condition my horses, it is a far more complicated answer than listing a bunch of drills. I break conditioning into three equally important categories. All three need to be in balance in order to have a happy, healthy horse that will consistently clock winning times. For Stryker and for all my horses, I want to keep them in peak physical and mental condition.
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