by Michelle | Nov 7, 2013 | Cowgirl Quotes, Horse Nature
Horses have recently gained a well-deserved reputation as therapy animals. Experience and research indicate that in every case equine therapists are worthy of consideration. They can help you lower your stress levels, connect with a child with Asperger’s Syndrome,...
by Michelle | Oct 16, 2013 | Cowgirl Spirit, Horse Nature
Cowgirl… you can’t explain it, no matter how hard you try. You can grow up in a suburban neighborhood that doesn’t have a barn anywhere within 20 miles. Your family loves to ski, or play tennis, and can’t tell you the difference between a chestnut and a brazil nut,...
by Michelle | Nov 14, 2012 | Cowgirl Quotes, Horse Training, Training Advice
Wylene Wilson began riding at age 6, learning Monte Foreman balance riding techniques from her mother, and by age 17 had successfully trained her first horse. Wylene has since competed in and won many local, state and national horsemanship competitions. She is the...
by Michelle | Oct 21, 2012 | Cowgirl Spirit
You met her and now you can’t forget her. But this one is the real deal; she’s not wearing those boots for affect. How do you go about capturing a cowgirl’s heart when she so clearly doesn’t need you? It will take more than ego and flash that’s for sure. First,...
by Michelle | Sep 26, 2012 | Cowgirl Spirit
I had a male friend once who was an avid duck hunter. In a confidential moment he told me sheepishly that he frequently lay in bed next to his wife closed his eyes only to see flocks of mallards swirling overhead. I laughed. I’ve been there done that… with one big...