~Shannon's Corner~

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Follow this dedicated young Eventing trainer, as she aims for her goal of the upper levels of the sport!

Shannon Elizabeth

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Shannon's Blog Post # 10: So how often do we see rules for dating a riders? I've decided to add my own:

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1. Find a hobby you enjoy.... A lot. As riders we spend a lot of time doing what we love. You should probably take the time to find something to occupy this time to avoid sounding silly when you say something like "are you ever coming home??" (Click on Blog Title above (in blue) to read full entry)

Shannon's Blog Post # 9

Why we write our plans in pencil with horses

Oh the joys of horses. I love horses, I love horse, I love horses. After the last month, a few too many tears than I care to admit, sometimes I have to sit down and remind myself as to why I do this crazy career. (Click on Blog Title above (in blue) to read full entry)

Shannon's Blog Post # 8

Learning To Sit (the trot, on the couch, or the beach or wherever else you might be)

I've been a big follower of Denny Emerson's page on Facebook for the last year, and one post really hit home for me a few months ago, about learning to sit the trot. You know what his advice was? (Click on Blog Title above (in blue) to read full entry)

Shannon's Blog Post # 7

Nothing But Time

At 24, I've aged out of Young Riders quite some time ago. The U-25 program through USEA requires a qualifying CCI** which my horse won't even be old enough for until 2015, when coincidentally I WILL be 25, turning 26. This year Jag is only 5, and ages into Prelim (and a CIC** but not an Intermediate, you figure that one out...). Him and I are in a bit of a strange place with it all... (Click on Blog Title above (in blue) to read full entry)

Shannon's Blog Post # 6

The Trials and Tribulations of bringing along talented horses (The Black Horse Chronicle)

I am fortunate to work with a variety of horses each year, generally ranging from unbroke 3 year olds to well brought along horses with their particular quirks well installed. With the huge jump in the popularity of OTTBs (yay!!) I am also seeing a... (Click on Blog Title above (in blue) to read full entry)

Shannon's Blog post # 5: The Mental Obstacle Course of Riding

The Mental Obstacle Course of Riding

I'm a competitive person by nature, always have been, and if my parents are any indication, always will be. Growing up, I was a tri-sport athlete, an honors student, and rode 6 days a week while working off lessons at the barn. My family supported me in every way they could, but more than weekly lessons and some board was out of our budget. In every sport, I tended to find myself in more leadership roles, where I'd always encourage everyone to focus on doing their best, not to get frustrated, and to simply shake off the mistakes. Why, oh why can't we listen to our own advice??? (Click on Blog Title above (in blue) to read full entry)

Shannon's Blog Post # 4

Finding Your Inner Zen

I don't know about you, but I'm particularly guilty of trying to fit 36 hours into a 24 hour day. This is sometimes a bit inevitable, as I currently have a part time job Bartending in downtown Chicago in addition to a full sales business with 8 horses currently in my program. And I'm trying to show my personal horse in my spare time... So I inevitably try and squeeze in whatever I can, whenever I can. For those of you like me, trying to get the most out of your day, here's a lesson on trying to ride rushed or stressed. (Click on Blog Title above (in blue) to read full entry)

Shannon's Blog Post # 3

The Dressage Experiment

I will preface this blog with the thought that I am NOT a dressage queen. I love jumping in any and all forms. Dressage does not come naturally to me. I feel that people who typically do well in dressage are more relaxed, methodical, and meticulous people. I'm a color outside the lines in a wild and erratic fashion kinda girl myself. For years, I would simply freeze after I left a beautiful warm up and trot circles around and around until the judge blew the whistle, and then I would complete my test in record time. My dressage coach growing up probably has more than her fair share of gray hairs form these experience. I have manage to end up in the top ribbons in years past due to generally clear rounds from saintly horses at break neck speeds. (Click on Blog Title above (in blue) to read full entry)

Shannon's Blog post # 2: Courage For Our Cowardly Lion

Courage For Our Cowardly Lion

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" The Suspicious Pony"

Meet Millennium Qui or "Qui" pronounced 'Key' - An 8 year old OTTB as of maybe a month ago now, purchased by one of my clients off of an East Coast Canter add as a horse for me to bring through the levels! This horse is going to be really, REALLY cool.... He easily has some of the most scope and best gaits of anything I have in my program right now. However, he is is what I like to call HIGHLY suspicious... (Click on Blog Title above (in blue) to read full entry)

Shannon's Blog post # 1: Introduction!

I've never really been one to like talking about myself, however I do absolutely adore talking about my horses, all day, everyday, and at the risk of my boyfriend finally giving up all hope of a regular conversation about the weather... I'll give this blogging thing a try :) (Click on Blog Title above (in blue) to read full entry)