Send us a text Frozen mornings set the scene, but the real heat comes from commitment. We open with practical, no-nonsense winter horse care—how to keep water intake up with electrolytes, why extra hay matters, when to blanket, and how to spot early frostbite before it turns serious. A sobering barn-heater story underscores safety, reminding us that curious horses and loose cords never mix. From there, we trade the icy arena for a warmer plan. I share my big target for the year—competing at the AQHA World Championship—and break down how a lofty goal becomes actionable. We map consistent lessons, event-specific skill work, and a smart show schedule that simulates the final environment: enclosed arenas, bleachers on every side, and the echo of a busy coliseum. If you ride horsemanship or trail, you’ll hear concrete benchmarks: a smooth, show-worthy flying lead change, quiet feet over poles, and clean patterns that score. We also get honest about mindset. “Try” becomes “will,” because language shapes action. Talent is a story people tell after years of practice; the scoreboard favors consistency, feedback, and obsession directed by care. Surround yourself with the right people—trainers who challenge you, friends who model effort, partners who cheer your happiness—and watch your ceiling rise. A heartfelt listener letter about losing a beloved horse brings it all home. We talk about guilt, sudden loss, and how love can expand to meet a new partner without erasing the old one. Like an egg or a potato in the same boiling water, it’s our response that defines us. If winter has you indoors, let it also pull you forward: safer barns, clearer goals, better rides, and a kinder voice in your head. If this resonated, follow the show, share it with a horse friend who needs a lift, and leave a quick review to help more riders find us. What’s your one non-negotiable goal this week? Support the show May all your blues be ribbons
