Ketones have been a game-changer in my health journey. This product has helped me continue my fasts for longer, improved my mental clarity, and made my appetite disappear. It was originally designed for NASA, made to starve out cancer and stop the degeneration of brain tissue. 

This is the only pro...

I just finished reading a book, Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less. 

This book is all about how doing less gives you more. It talks about the importance of being bored because boredom sparks creativity. The book has taught me that it's okay not to be busy all the time.

I challenge you t...

My highest weight in my life happened in 2023: 333

My lowest weight in 2024 was 314. A few days after I hit that weight, I went through an extremely stressful patch and gained 15lbs in less than 3 months.

On December 1st, I said no more. I told myself that I was going to keep going until I figured th...

Last year, we almost sold the ranch because we felt like all we did was work. 

We weren't born to just pay bills. So many people get so busy doing their job they miss out on having a life. The number four has helped me find more balance in my life. 

Everything I'm doing is four days a week. I've h...

Right now, someone has the same goal as you and THEY ARE STICKING WITH THE PLAN! 

Let it be you with the amazing story one year from now.  Let it be you that others look up to gain strength to achieve their goal.  Consistency is the key to achieving all goals.  If you are reading this article, then...

The mounts that are used by the Mounted Police must be desensitized to everything!  That is exactly what Celeste Bennett and Brandy Von Holten did this summer while attending the National Mounted Police training with Instructor Bill Richey. 

Celeste’s mule, Tucson, is a 13-year-old Molly mule from ...

Before I started competing on my horse, I thought I was a good rider. After my first competition, I questioned my ability to ever compete again.  To say I was humbled would be an understatement. I was 33 years old at the time and felt like there were 8-year-olds that knew more than me.  Fast forward...

For the largest part, there is absolutely no difference in training a mule than training a horse.  I have had the opportunity to meet some amazing mule trainers, and I have yet to have one say anything differently.  However, some will openly say this statement and some will only say it behind closed...

Luke, the donkey, has hit the jackpot in terms of finding a forever home at our trail riding facility in Missouri.  He will have the task of being loved by children and adults during birthday parties and being kissed by brides that want to have unique wedding photos.  It is a pretty good gig that is...

Adventures at Von Holten Ranch is a book series consisting of six books with each book featuring a different horse or mule from Von Holten Ranch in Mora, Missouri!  Book number two and six, bring a mule to the spotlight for different character development lessons.  Book number two, Adventures at Von...

Tracking your time in the saddle or driving your mule can be exponentially beneficial.  Using a tracking system can be fun and rewarding.   Let’s explore reasons to track your time and the effects of your efforts, either intentional or unintentional.   

Goal Setting

To accomplish something, you ne...

I remember thinking my mom was the best horseback rider in the WORLD.  If my Shetland pony would not let me catch him, she would catch him by his tail.  If my Welch pony ran away with me, she would ride him and make him mind.  My mom always took the worst horse and I never remember seeing her hit th...