I just finished reading a book, Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less. 

This book is all about how doing less gives you more. It talks about the importance of being bored because boredom sparks creativity. The book has taught me that it's okay not to be busy all the time.

I challenge you t...

Last year, we almost sold the ranch because we felt like all we did was work. 

We weren't born to just pay bills. So many people get so busy doing their job they miss out on having a life. The number four has helped me find more balance in my life. 

Everything I'm doing is four days a week. I've h...

Tracking your time in the saddle or driving your mule can be exponentially beneficial.  Using a tracking system can be fun and rewarding.   Let’s explore reasons to track your time and the effects of your efforts, either intentional or unintentional.   

Goal Setting

To accomplish something, you ne...

Bullying is something kids do and adults grow out of, right?  Wrong.  In fact, I feel that it even gets worse as some age.  The high school clicks that you were sure would dissipate as more important parts of our lives develop seem to show their nasty face in the equine world in age groups that shou...

How many times have you said, “I should do that one day”, knowing good and well that you will not even give it a second thought?  Or have you ever wanted to sign up or enroll into a class or a competition and just did not do it.  Why?  Are you afraid of failure?  Are you lazy and do not want to put ...

Fear of failure is my choice of personal fuel right now.  Is this fear real?  If it changes my choices in a day, then I would say YES!  Is it a bad thing?  I will let you decide.

There are three things that have me fearful in my life right now:  doing well at a large equine expo, negative opinions ...

Every person has a way they start their day.  Some people snooze at least 4 times, some people are early risers, some lay in bed and scroll through Facebook, some require a long shower to wake up, and some get up and exercise. 

Part of my morning routine is a simple….yet highly important task.  I s...

Ashley Raetz

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Brandy Von Holten, Ashley Raetz, (transcribed by Rhiannon Niemeier)

Brandy Von Holten  00:10

Welcome back to Big Boss Mare. This is Brandy Von Holten. Today's guest is Ashley Raetz. Alright, so Ashley, you and I share something in common. We were married in the same y...

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Brandy Von Holten, Bailey Marriott, transcribed by Rhiannon Niemeier

Brandy Von Holten 00:16

Welcome back to Big Boss Mare with Brandy Von Holten. Today I have a lady that I have known since we opened up Von Holten Ranch Her name is Bailey Marriot. I've been calling her by the wrong ...

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Brandy Von Holten, Sean Beaver, transcribed by Rhiannon Niemeier

 Brandy Von Holten  00:12

Welcome back to Big Boss Mare with Brandy Von Holten. Today I have a very special guest. His name is Sean Beaver. I saw his company on Facebook because of one of my good friends. Her name is Robin...

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Brandy Von Holten, Elizabeth Hartin, transcribed by Rhiannon Niemeier

Brandy Von Holten  00:13

Today's interview is with Elizabeth Hartin, an established trainer and horsewoman. This is her story about choosing her horses health over a prestigious competition. Doing the right thing is...

 Erica Petersen Bank Vice President

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Brandy Von Holten, Erica Petersen, transcribed by Rhiannon Niemeier

Brandy Von Holten  00:11

It is my pleasure to introduce Erica Petersen. She is one of the Vice Presidents at Central Bank in Sedalia, Missouri. She is also the Business Development...