This is an embarrassing story, but I will share it anyway. A few years ago I invested to take my horses to a clinic in South Carolina to work with Frederic Pignon and Magali Delgado (the original creators of Cavalia). So, it was my turn in the round pen with my horse Raven, I had […] The post That time I forgot the most important part of horsemanship… appeared first on HorseGirl.Me ..read more

A public service announcement to you or anyone who needs to hear it today… In life, 9 times out of 10, Mulligans are allowed. So are do-overs… as well as going back to the starting gate… as well as pulling over to the side to reset or even re-route. Resting is allowed. Taking a breather […] The post Do-Overs Are Allowed. appeared first on HorseGirl.Me ..read more

The irony is not lost that I came rushing in here to write you this love note. The past 3 months have been a blur of rushing to get things done. Good things. I would even say extraordinary things. But lots and lots of doing. I wanted to share something with you, I am working […] The post Finding Meaning In Winter appeared first on HorseGirl.Me ..read more

Can you believe this picture? Lol there is not even any room for Granny Clampet to sit in the back of the truck! Exactly a year ago today I loaded up the truck and I moved to Beverlyyyyy….Hills that is. Ha! Far from it. I loaded up the truck and I moved to Southern Illinois. […] The post It’s never too late to find yourself. appeared first on HorseGirl.Me ..read more

I just had a weird thought a while back, gathering information for a workshop. What if there was like a little movie that I was forced to watch compiled of little clips of all the things I have missed out on in my life because I was too afraid consciously or unconsciously to try or […] The post Invisible Chains appeared first on HorseGirl.Me ..read more

If you have ever gotten hurt, in a horse-related accident, or even just shook up in a near mishap, you know that fear of putting your foot back in the stirrup, where you stand there frozen, mustering up every bit of courage to get on, and hoping with every bit of your being your horse […] The post How to Mount with Confidence appeared first on HorseGirl.Me ..read more

I have heard the echo of a memory of a sweet little 7-year-olds voice echoing through my head as I have stood at the end gate waiting for my turn to show or felt anxious before teaching a class. “Believe in yourself. Beeeeelieve in yourrrrrrself!” I had a schedule I would follow when I taught […] The post “Feel the fear & do it anyway” & other lies we have been told appeared first on HorseGirl.Me ..read more

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Soooo my sweet friend, This is so surreal, I almost feel like I am making it up.   I am sure I don’t need to tell you, this year (like last year) has been a doozy. You know what I mean, I don’t even have to say more. You know. You absolutely know.   I […] The post Hanging On By A Loose Screw & The Ride To A World Championship? appeared first on HorseGirl.Me ..read more

I had the most enlightening experience last night riding Fame. I pondered it overnight, don’t know if I’ve got it sorted out yet. I’ve been working a bunch out of town and Fame has been vacationing. He is always happy for time with mom, I am too, so I usually just coast him around. He […] The post Charlotte Cannon’s Enlightened Experience appeared first on HorseGirl.Me ..read more