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Mule Versatility at the Illinois Horse Fair equine industry goal setting women owned Mar 31, 2024

The Illinois Horse Fair was held in Springfield, IL March 2-4, 2018!  Amongst all the excitement from vendors, clinicians, and spectators, a huge draw was to the breed show.  The breed show showcased around twenty different acts from sidesaddle, Appaloosas, trick riders, American...

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Mounted Archery & Shooting Fire educational program equine industry goal setting inspiration keynote speaker Feb 01, 2024

Equifest of Kansas is a three-day expo put on yearly by the Kansas Horse Council.  It is a big deal for the equine industry in Kansas and Missouri.  Equifest is vital to our trail riding facility.  We only close three times per year; Christmas, deer hunting season, and Equifest of...

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Start Keeping Promises to Yourself goal setting inspiration staying motivated Jan 31, 2024

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? ...

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I Am Not What I Use To Be goal setting health journey inspiration keynote speaker motivational stories staying motivated Jan 09, 2024

I am not what I use to be.  I have said those words, I have felt those words, and I am dealing with those words currently.  I use to be a lot of things including almost 100 pounds smaller.  I use to be an Olympic level athlete.  I use to be a buckle winning champion on my...

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Want to Succeed More, You Have to Fail More goal setting health journey inspiration keynote speaker motivational stories staying motivated women owned Jan 09, 2024

Want to Succeed, Get to Failing More

So many people want to do these great things in their life… start a business, live in another country for a year, write a book, complete a half marathon…..but when it is time to actually DO what they are wanting, those large goals that were the...

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Starting Your Day with Gratitude goal setting inspiration keynote speaker motivational stories staying motivated women owned Jan 09, 2024

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...

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Elizabeth Hartin: Always Put the Health of the Horse First equine industry goal setting health journey inspiration motivational stories women owned Dec 09, 2023

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Brandy Von Holten, Elizabeth Hartin, transcribed by Rhiannon Niemeier

 

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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...

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Toby Dorr: From Felon to Female Empowerment educational program goal setting inspiration keynote speaker motivational stories women owned Dec 09, 2023

BVH-Today's interview is with Toby Dorr, a woman with a felony conviction. She found herself in the lowest point possible in prison, on suicide watch. While in prison, she was able to firsthand see the need to help the brokenness of female inmates. She has now been approached by Dateline and...

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Magen Warlick: Mental Mindset of a Champion equine industry goal setting motivational stories women owned Jul 28, 2022

Magen Warlick

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Brandy Von Holten, Magen Warlick, transcribed by Rhiannon Niemeier

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This week's interview is with Megan Warlick. She has evolved as a horse woman from three-day eventing, to a world champion extreme cowboy racer. She has now set her sights on cow...

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