I'm 22 years old (in a few weeks haha) and have always ridden western. I did try English a few times, but the English saddle and I just didn't get along very well - not to say I won't give it a shot again in the (distant) future! My first horse was a QH/TB cross retired from barrel racing, though he was the gentlest and most loving horse you could ask for. My family always owned quarter horses (and only geldings!) since then, plus one paint they've had for 6-7 years, many of which I helped train under the direction of my dad. I love the breed, but am also excited to branch out now with my own choice of horses (and colors - we've always just had bays!). And horse breeds and colors aren't the only ways I want to branch out - I'm very excited to try a whole new sport (endurance) this year! I showed in 4-H growing up and have done very well in western pleasure and even took first for reigning with a very special QH I really grew up with, Rocket. I grew tired of the ring and technicalities of competition and decided I preferred the trail, so endurance is very exciting to me! That, and the opportunity to train my colt, Flash, from scratch with my own methods, a mix of natural horsemanship and reinforced by clicker training. Finally, I'm very happy married and have an amazing husband, Trevor, whose opinion of horses is that "they're big and think for themselves" and won't go any closer to them than he absolutely has to. However, he loves seeing me ride and supports and cares about me and my horses :)
Well, now you know more about me and my two boys (plus a wonderful husband!). I hope you enjoy reading about our adventures together!
