A Learner's Journey
I met Ryan in 2009 at the Parelli Campus in Ocala, Florida. We were both pursuing a goal of becoming instructors. Ryan impressed me with his dedication and talent. In our conversation, we explore many different topics- from the importance of making mistakes to taming wild mustangs. I think you're...
I have a foot in 2 different virtual clinics as I write this. One foot is in the clinic with John and Kathy Baar- Raising the Baar Virtually (that is in it's final week) and the other is preparing for the next event which will be coming your way in May with Charley Snell.
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I like people. I love hearing their stories and learning things with and from them. Chances are, if we’ve spent any time together either in person or virtually, I’ve enjoyed hearing some of yours too. I think a lot of this came from my grandma. For her, there was nothing better than...
Nita Jo Rush is a wonderful human being who has achieved excellence with horses. She sat down to talk with me in her first podcast interview to discuss shifting priorities with age, what life was like for her as a horse crazy girl and how learning and making mistakes are forever...
In Part 2 of my conversation with Kristi Smith you'll get to hear about several of the new chapters in her life. Her switch from being a Parelli instructor to an instructor with Linda Parelli's new program, a new book, and a new role as a realtor are all discussed.
I met Kristi in 2006 when I took my first course at the Parelli Campus in Pagosa Springs, Colorado. She struck me as a determined, direct person who cared deeply about horses and people. Through the years, she's helped me organize my thoughts along the bumps and twists of my career as a...
This life we're all in is interesting isn't it? Filled with ups and downs, joys and pain. Times we want to embrace what's in front of us and times we want to run from it...
I'm grateful that life has thrown some doozies in my path. The struggles and pains that I've experienced have...
I just finished up a learning-filled week in Lexington, Kentucky at Raising the Baar Horsemanship center, home of John, Kathy and Luke Baar. We're partnering up to bring you a 3-week virtual clinic called Raising the Baar Virtually- coming your way March 19-April 9, 2022.
If you know John...
I love the quote above. It was shared by Ann Martins in our new Facebook group. I asked her if I could quote her, she said yes and here it is .
Between the dreaming and the knowing… so many things can get us tripped up along the way as learners. Staying motivated can be a HUGE stumbling...
I had an interesting conversation the other day... with myself!
Do you ever do that? Think something and then argue with yourself about it?
The other day, I was listening to an interesting conversation that was shared on our new private Facebook group between two accomplished horsewomen....
Dr. Stephanie Burns is a gift to learners everywhere! She has spent her lifetime studying adult learners and the pitfalls that keep them from getting the results they desire.
Over 20 years ago, she completely changed the way I taught 4th graders and then years later, the way I approached...
You want to be better for your horse. You watch videos, read books, take lessons and go to clinics. You might even think about improving your horsemanship skills when you aren't with your horse. In our Facebook group, Jen B shared that she practices her riding while she's sitting or driving in...
