At 6:04 pm this Saturday, 21 of the top 3-year-old Thoroughbreds will step into the gate at Churchill Downs for the running of the 2008 Kentucky Derby. People in big, wild hats will watch from the sidelines and infield clutching their betting tickets and cheering on their favorites. Millions around the world will tune in [...]

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This hilarious article was featured in the New York Times Online yesterday: A Pampered Champion’s Finicky Taste. And I just had to share.
2002 Kentucky Derby winner War Emblem is apparently facing a little performance anxiety - or he’s just unusually picky - now that he’s started his second career as a stud. According the NY [...]

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As promised (although a little late), I’ve written a recap of the Small Business Unleashed internet marketing conference that I told you about a while ago. It’s all about Focusing on People at SBMU and you can read it on our company blog.
I was going to write a separate recap just for you and focus [...]

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Yes, today I bought … I know it’s difficult to believe … western style Ariat boots.
It’s one thing to say I embrace and appreciate all riding disciplines. It’s another thing completely to show it in my footwear!
I’m a huntseat rider, have always been a huntseat rider, and always will be a huntseat rider.  I like [...]

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I’m still alive!
I left super early Thursday morning on a bus trip to New York City as a chaperone with a high school band and choir. We got home late Saturday night after a whirlwind tour, and Sunday afternoon I flew out for Houston for the Small Business Unleashed internet marketing conference I told [...]

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It’s no secret that I’m incredibly partial to thoroughbreds, especially giving new life (over jumps!) to ones off the track. I don’t know if I was born with that passion. But if I wasn’t, I certainly gained it through plain old experience.
Without tons of money to spend on our equestrian endeavors, I suppose my range [...]

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Three years ago, after graduating college, getting a full-time job, and getting ready to get married I was settling down officially in my college town. And I decided it was high time that I found some horses to ride in the area.
I managed to connect with Dave and Tracie Cross, who were beside themselves to [...]

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