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Month: June 2014

Simon’s Summer So Far

Simon’s Summer So Far

I’ve been writing on virtually anything but my horse lately, and I know you’re all dying to know the intense details of Sir Simon’s life right now. Let me tell you, it’s super riveting. He rounded out a busy May of showing and training with a nice fat vacation while it rained and I was out of town.  Usually I’ll schedule some training rides for the princess when I can’t get out, but I figured he worked hard and could use…

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A Note to Equine Marketers

A Note to Equine Marketers

Hello equestrian companies of the world!  For many of you, I am your target audience. I am (basically) in my early 30’s, married with no children.  My household income is most likely within the average of your customers.  I have one horse, and I show locally.  I spend a substantial part of my income on said horse, and I desire to look as good as I can and ride to the best of my ability. I also work in marketing…

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My Job at the Cult – The Huddle

My Job at the Cult – The Huddle

About four years ago, I started a job at what I know just refer to as “the cult.”  You’re probably thinking, how could a job be a cult?  I could write enough on that topic for an entire novel, but for the blog I’ll break it down into chunks. All you need to know starting out is that they hired kids as young as possible (preferred high school graduates over college graduates), paid them less than fair wages and tricked them…

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Triple Crown Depression

Triple Crown Depression

I’m no major racing enthusiast by any means, but I couldn’t help but be cautiously optimistic for a Triple Crown winner this past weekend.  Everybody loves the underdog, and it is hard not to like the story and the people behind California Chrome. That is until I heard the owner calling the other horses “cowards” and “cheats.”  No doubt you’re aware by now, but in case you’re not familiar with Steve Coburn’s remarks, here’s an article explaining his reaction. I…

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Barn Life Mysteries

Barn Life Mysteries

When you get rained out/take a break/go on vacation and let it go to nine days since seeing your large majestic horse creature, you are bound to come back to some surprises. Simon for one, was surprised his mom abandoned him.  I came back to a wild & wooly creature who was caked in sweat and looked at me like, “I’m HOT.  I’m COVERED in flies.  My eyes HURT.  Where have you been woman?!?” I guess he has gotten used…

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My Time on the Runway

My Time on the Runway

I don’t fly frequently for work, but since I live halfway across the country from my family and I tend to try and go as many places as possible… I travel fairly frequently.  My success rate is pretty high, and besides the delayed flight here or there I haven’t had any major problems since I tried to leave North Carolina in the middle of a snow storm. So I guess I was overdue. All signs pointed to an on-time flight…

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