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Just A Horse

From time to time, people tell me, "lighten up, it's just a horse," or, "that's a lot of money for just a horse".

They don't understand the distance traveled, the time spent or the costs involved for "just a horse." Some of my proudest moments have come about with "just a horse."

Many hours have passed and my only company was "just a horse," but I did not once feel slighted. Some of my saddest moments have been brought about by "just a horse," and in those days of darkness, the gentle touch of "just a horse" gave me comfort and reason to overcome the day.

If you think it's "just a horse," then you will probably understand phrases like "just a friend," "just a sunrise," or "just a promise."

"Just a horse" brings into my life the very essence of friendship, trust, and pure unbridled joy. "Just a horse" brings out the compassion and patience that make me a better person. Because of "just a horse" I will rise early, take long walks and look longingly to the future.

So for me and folks like me, it's not "just a horse" but an embodiment of all the hopes and dreams of the future, the fond memories of the past, and the pure joy of the moment.

"Just a horse" brings out what's good in me and diverts my thoughts away from myself and the worries of the day.

I hope that someday they can understand that it's not "just a horse" but the thing that gives me humanity and keeps me from being "just a woman."

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My dream has always been to work with horses, on a full time basis. But, I wanted to do it on my own terms. I have witnessed to many instances when a horse's well-being is over looked to provide a personal gain. I'm in this business 'because of my love for horses.' I have been riding since I was 9 years old. In this time, I have shown to the regional level on the AHAM circuit and National level on the PTHA circuit. I have ridden and trained in western, hunt and saddleseat. I have worked with students that have shown up to the Regional level and am passionate about working with individuals who share my interest. I enjoy showing them what I have learned over the past 20 years. I have worked with Leesa Massman in Saddle seat, Western, Halter and Hunt seat and Carolyn Van Cise for Dressage and Hunt seat along with numerous other instructors. Although I've had some of my very best rides in the show ring, I equally enjoy spending my downtime on a relaxing trail ride.