Red faced but a BIG ANNOUCEMENT!

Oh gosh, has it really been that long since I last blogged. I am red faced and embarrassed that so much time has gone by. I could come up with a million excuses but I simply didn't make time, however new starts and BIG CHANGES are ahead!

And by big changes I mean FLYING CHANGES- not the kind that you ride, this time it is all about making flying changes in myself. 2021 is looking to be the most exciting year for me. I have joined the High Plains RMDS board as vice president which will allow me to help give back to the local dressage community. I also have two fantastic horses in Willough and Axel that I am hoping to show and clinic on throughout the year. Now usually the thought of showing would be slightly terrifying, and don't get me wrong; it still is, but I have an ace in my hand. Yep, lucky old me: I am going to be working with Jenni Winter-Leach of #FlyingChangesCoaching and finally adding that much neglected 'mental' aspect of riding and competing. Jenni works with some of the top riders throughout the UK and the globe and has the most incredible results with every- single- one. Not only do I get to work with her, but...... I have been accepted as an official ambassador for Flying Changes Coaching I am a #eden2021ambassador !!!

I couldn't be happier to be starting 2021 this way. I feel more positive than EVER that this is going to be a huge year for me. A wonderful barn, great horses and the most exciting opportunities. First things first, though we have a #HappenstanceBarn 'Zoom' meeting with Jenni on January the 6th (all the way across the pond in the UK) isn't technology fab! Our boarders will get to hear all about what Jenni offers and how the program works, and I cannot wait to have our guys begin to work with Jenni and see the huge changes in everybody.

So, Merry Christmas and 'Heres' to New Beginnings and Flying Changes!






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