My interview for the job that shall not be named was interesting on many different levels, but one of those levels was the DISC personality test I was given. Maybe my job career thus far has been old school, but I’d never been asked to take a personality test for a job before. The one they had me take was the DISC profile, which as explained by Wikipedia: DISC is a behaviour assessment tool based on the DISC theory of…
I said a few weeks ago that I was taking a break from showing for sure in June, and most likely July… and I may just get crazy and add August to that list. This probably sounds crazy from the “Goals! Show! Derby!” personality I had earlier this year… but I’m seriously happy right now enjoying my horse in a leisurely way. My lesson on Sunday was super fun. Sure, we got changes late, but I didn’t beat myself up…
It’s summer in Texas y’all, and that is no joke. I spent about seven years of my childhood competitive figure skating, and about another four teaching lessons in high school. Just adding that little tidbit to say that I much prefer cold to heat. Have you seen how blonde I am? I’m convinced I am a Norwegian that got dropped off to grow up in humid North Carolina. I didn’t like the heat there either, but it sure beats 105…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…