Archives for Chasing Dreams

We’ve MOVED!!!

We’ve MOVED!!!

April 6, 2020 | by

SL Barrel Horses has moved! Our time at LoneStar Riding Academy came to an end on March 28th. We found out in the middle of March that the facility was being sold. It wasn’t on the market for more than a few days when they got an offer. I made a post on Facebook about how sad I was that things were ending there and an amazing opportunity presented itself. An amazing friend and former boss called me almost immediately. She manages a super cool facility here in town and has welcomed me use to it and to bring boarders
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Reflecting on My 2019 in the Horse World as a Rider and a Coach

Reflecting on My 2019 in the Horse World as a Rider and a Coach

January 22, 2020 | by

Reflecting on my 2019 in the horse world as a rider and a coach because it was quite the year! It was full of fun, friends, family, horses, and a little heartache. 2019 marked four years at LoneStar Riding Academy, seven years for SL Barrel Horses, and one full year of competing on Snick. I had some new students join the program, and a few moved on. SLBH helped a client sell a horse, guide him through the purchase of a new horse, and I found myself consistently in the show pen again. My Journey with Snick Snick and I
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Show Prep — How to Prep for My First

Show Prep — How to Prep for My First

May 6, 2018 | by

As my first gymkhana approached, I reorganized my horse trailer and made sure I had everything I needed to make my first show in a year and half, fun successful and as stress free as possible. I put the word out on Facebook asking my friends how they prep and I got some pretty cool answers...
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Sharon Camarillo/Donna Irvin Barrel Racing Clinic 2017

Sharon Camarillo/Donna Irvin Barrel Racing Clinic 2017

July 13, 2017 | by

A couple of weekends ago, Kayla and I attended a Sharon Camarillo/Donna Irvin "Better Barrel Racing" Clinic as audits. For $100, we were able to visit Falling Oak Ranch, in Salinas, CA, for the two day clinic, sit at the end of the arena and watch 2 incredibly talented women teach a stellar group of girls how to be better barrel racers and horsewomen.
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TS Jay Twister AKA Dori

TS Jay Twister AKA Dori

November 11, 2016 | by

So I have been putting this off for a few days, but I wasn't sure I wanted to share it with the world. I shared the store with in a secret Facebook group, so I decided to share with all of you also. You all know about Dori, my 6 yr old Jackie Bee bred mare.
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Starting my next journey!

Starting my next journey!

October 10, 2016 | by

Now that the 2015-2016 barrel racing season is over and I am looking forward to 2016-2017 (mostly 2017) as I start to bring horses up and fill the shoes that Rocket is leaving behind. I still plan to haul and run him a little as I don't think he 100% ready to quit and I need a veteran to haul with the "babies" who aren't exactly babies anymore.
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