22nd August 2007
Copyright (c) 2007 Kathy Keeley
Years ago I ran an advertisement in a show prize list thanking all of the folks who made our horse showing a success. As you might imagine, it takes many people and professionals to make it possible for a rider to win a...
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15th August 2007
Copyright (c) 2007 Kathy Keeley
Life provides many opportunities for change and transition. As a young woman, I became famous for saying, "Plant me in dirt, water me weekly and I promise I will grow -- this experience I do not need right now." Unfor...
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13th August 2007
Copyright (c) 2007 Kathy Keeley
How does summer always arrive so quickly? School is out, Memorial Day has passed, and now it's time to figure out summer activities. For the serious rider, and even for those who ride only occasionally, summer horse ca...
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10th August 2007
Copyright (c) 2007 Kathy Keeley
How many times have you heard, "Mom, I forgot my boots!" Maybe it's,"Mom, where is my other sock?" How about, "Have you seen my choker?" or "Mom, I forgot the girth." My favorite of all time has to be the 6 AM call I ...
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27th March 2007
Copyright (c) 2007 Kathy Keeley
Our family became involved in horse showing when we started out in local farm shows and then moved to local association shows and onto regional and national AAA circuit shows. We gained valuable insight along the way, h...
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27th March 2007
Copyright (c) 2007 Kathy Keeley
Mom's Perspective:
By the time December rolls around each year, we all get slightly crabby during those first two shows of the month. We really need this time to regroup and maybe even celebrate the holidays! So, tr...
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14th March 2007
Copyright (c) 2007 Kathy Keeley
Horse showing provides an incredible opportunity for learning some important life lessons for both teens and their parents. Sportsmanship, competition, and learning to deal with losing can serve as the basis for signifi...
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07th March 2007
Copyright (c) 2007 Kathy Keeley
One of my favorite teachable moments for parenting and horse showing is helping kids learn to set goals. Horse showing provides a great opportunity for young children to watch you set and achieve goals, for older childr...
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07th March 2007
Copyright (c) 2007 Kathy Keeley
Parenting a teen takes much more listening and engagement than when they were younger. With teens, you have to be subtle, pick your moments, and listen very carefully. Parents need to "show up", be present, and be enga...
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01st March 2007
Copyright (c) 2007 Kathy Keeley
Our daughter showed on the A Circuit for 3 years at shows that were mostly in the southeast. We live 15 minutes from the Olympic Horse Park in Atlanta, so we had many circuit show opportunities at home. We also found o...
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28th February 2007
Copyright (c) 2007 Kathy Keeley
My years of being a horse show mom has provided me with some interesting insights. Below I've compiled my best tips for surviving the show experience and making the most of the time with your child. I find that these th...
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