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Live Your Life in BOLD, Italicized, and Underlined! equine industry inspiration keynote speaker Aug 08, 2024

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...

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The Journey of a Donkey Named Luke inspiration keynote speaker Jul 11, 2024

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...

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How My Mother Influenced My Riding equine industry inspiration women owned Mar 31, 2024

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...

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Social Media and Cyber Bullying business strategies equine industry health journey inspiration keynote speaker women owned Feb 01, 2024

Bullying is something kids do and adults grow out of, right?  Wrong.  In fact, I feel that it even gets worse as some age.  The high school clicks that you were sure would dissipate as more important parts of our lives develop seem to show their nasty face in the equine world in...

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Mounted Archery & Shooting Fire educational program equine industry goal setting inspiration keynote speaker Feb 01, 2024

Equifest of Kansas is a three-day expo put on yearly by the Kansas Horse Council.  It is a big deal for the equine industry in Kansas and Missouri.  Equifest is vital to our trail riding facility.  We only close three times per year; Christmas, deer hunting season, and Equifest of...

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Start Keeping Promises to Yourself goal setting inspiration staying motivated Jan 31, 2024

How many times have you said, “I should do that one day”, knowing good and well that you will not even give it a second thought?  Or have you ever wanted to sign up or enroll into a class or a competition and just did not do it.  Why?  Are you afraid of failure? ...

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Dealing with Adult Bullies on Social Media health journey inspiration keynote speaker motivational stories Jan 09, 2024

If you have been bullied on Facebook, Instagram, Tik Tok, you name it; I just want you to know you are not alone.

Bullies take on different forms throughout our lives.  From the child that pushes you down on the playground to the boy that pops your bra strap to the click of girls that decide...

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I Am Not What I Use To Be goal setting health journey inspiration keynote speaker motivational stories staying motivated Jan 09, 2024

I am not what I use to be.  I have said those words, I have felt those words, and I am dealing with those words currently.  I use to be a lot of things including almost 100 pounds smaller.  I use to be an Olympic level athlete.  I use to be a buckle winning champion on my...

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Want to Succeed More, You Have to Fail More goal setting health journey inspiration keynote speaker motivational stories staying motivated women owned Jan 09, 2024

Want to Succeed, Get to Failing More

So many people want to do these great things in their life… start a business, live in another country for a year, write a book, complete a half marathon…..but when it is time to actually DO what they are wanting, those large goals that were the...

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Starting Your Day with Gratitude goal setting inspiration keynote speaker motivational stories staying motivated women owned Jan 09, 2024

Every person has a way they start their day.  Some people snooze at least 4 times, some people are early risers, some lay in bed and scroll through Facebook, some require a long shower to wake up, and some get up and exercise. 

Part of my morning routine is a simple….yet highly...

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Sean Beaver: Veteran, Entrepreneur on a Mission to Bring Communities Together/Great American Kites and Events business strategies inspiration motivational stories Dec 09, 2023

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Brandy Von Holten, Sean Beaver, transcribed by Rhiannon Niemeier

 Brandy Von Holten  00:12

Welcome back to Big Boss Mare with Brandy Von Holten. Today I have a very special guest. His name is Sean Beaver. I saw his company on Facebook because of one of my good friends....

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Elizabeth Hartin: Always Put the Health of the Horse First equine industry goal setting health journey inspiration motivational stories women owned Dec 09, 2023

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Brandy Von Holten, Elizabeth Hartin, transcribed by Rhiannon Niemeier

 

Brandy Von Holten  00:13

Today's interview is with Elizabeth Hartin, an established trainer and horsewoman. This is her story about choosing her horses health over a prestigious competition. Doing the...

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