“No matter where you go... there you are.” This quote actually comes to us from Confucius, the well known Chinese teacher, editor, politician and philosopher who lived between 551 and...
I've led an interesting life. In just 30 short years I have experienced some of the highest of highs and lowest of lows. Recently, I've had the chance to speak...
Tis the season of sweaters!! Even here at the Las Vegas National Horse Show sweaters are making their winter debut on just about everyone, rider or spectator alike. At the...
The Las Vegas National Horse Show is rapidly approaching and we all know that there will be opportunities for post-show fun, most of which will require a little dressing up....
Allow me to introduce myself...My name is Lindsay and I’m a professional horse trainer. When you think "professional horse trainer" you may have visions of George Morris dancing in your...
The first six months of my riding career were spent with two trainers; one for two months, and the second for about four. Then I started leasing my first horse...
At age 27, Lauren Billys qualified to ride for Puerto Rico in the Individual Eventing competition at the 2016 Rio Olympic Games aboard her 14-year-old Irish Sporthorse, Castle Larchfield Purdy....
A briefcase is the most important bag of your working life. The literal container of your knowledge, hard work, preparation, and pens. A good briefcase will be as functional as it...
"If your horse seems to be struggling or uncomfortable or acting out, do some troubleshooting. Pain issues—most often in feet, teeth, and back—are responsible for 80% of horses' behavioral problems....
You know what we are talking about. Your barn mates have been formulating a plan all summer long. Jenny wanted to have her own costume, but you all wanted to...
You've finally found the perfect horse. Your trainer approves, your vet has given her okay, and even your best friend thinks this is "the one." Maybe this is your first...
A few days after my 30-year-old gelding passed away, my neighbor—a mother in her 40's who grew up on a farm before moving to our suburban community—observed my leather Dover...
Nic Roldan is a fourth-generation polo player who made history at the age of 15 when he became the youngest player ever to win the United States Open Polo Championship....
Some people vacation on beaches or go skiing in the mountains. Others hop across the pond and chug ale out of steins while noshing on bangers and mash. Some even engage...
We had finally found our rhythm. Dancer and I wouldn’t ask more from each other than we could give. At 62 and 23 respectively, my horse and I had agreed...
If you are considered a young professional in the horse industry you may have quite a challenge in front of you. I am constantly looking around and wondering what hands...
I recently saw a photograph floating around the internet and it really hit home for me. Some Facebook pages were classifying the image as a "Corporate Cowgirl," which completely made...
One of the oddest phenomena that I have come across running a farrier business with my husband is simply the challenge of figuring out where he needs to go to...
You're late for your class. You're racing to tack your horse, learn your course, and oh yeah, get your long hair up and under your helmet with some semblance of...
