a new year

Happy 2009! With this New Year, I am filled with a sense of optimism and hope. There is so much to be grateful for, my health, my horses, my dogs, Andrew, my friends & family, Dragon Fly Farm, and Helpful Horsemanship, Inc. As I look back, '08 was pretty great. As I look forward, '09 has endless potential, even though there are obvious challenges with our current economy. I heard someone saying the other day that in tough economic times, when the panic subsides, a new joy is often found in the simpler things in life.
In my work life, I am blessed to be making a living doing what I love, helping people with horses and horses with people. What I teach is the basics, the foundations for which all levels of horsemanship can be achieved. And in these tight economic times, I encourage people with horses to invest in themselves. Now is not the time to send your horse away to some trainer who can "fix" this or that. It is the time to spend your money on yourself, getting the education to help you achieve and succeed with your horse. Whether it is with me at Helpful Horsemanship(obviously the best choice =) !) or with another teacher, get back to the basics and get out there with your horse. Get yourself good, solid education that enhances your safety and increases your knowledge base so you can do what you dream of with your horse! It is a New Year and a great time to set some goals for yourself and your horse! Happy 2009, hope it includes some "horsehappys"!