Rockin M Performance Horses

10/14/2026

I was recently asked to stand in for the flag presentation at the upcoming Trail of Life Cowboy Church playday, so I figured we'd better brush up on our flag-carrying skills! I couldn't be more honored to represent our great nation while carrying the Stars and Stripes! 🇺🇸

Shug hasn't carried a flag since losing vision in her left eye, and I wasn't quite sure how she'd react to having it flying around her again. Well, she didn't miss a beat!

Just another reminder of how much trust this little mare has in me and how thankful I am for the foundation we've built together.

She's got the biggest heart, and I think she makes the cutest little flag carrier! 🇺🇸🐴❤️ 🤍💙

10/09/2026

Have you ever found yourself stuck in a rut? You know what you need to do, you have goals you want to accomplish, but somehow life gets in the way, motivation slips, and before you know it, weeks have passed without much progress.

That's where I've found myself lately.

Between my own lack of consistency and some lameness issues that needed to be resolved, my mare has had quite a bit of time off. And unfortunately, we've lost some of the progress we worked so hard to achieve. It's frustrating, especially when you know what your horse is capable of and remember where you were just a few months ago.

But here's one thing I've learned over the years...there is absolutely nothing wrong with going back to the Fundamentals.

In fact, that's one of the things I love most about The Method. It gives you a roadmap to success. When things start falling apart or you find yourself struggling, you don't have to guess where to begin. You simply take a step back, identify the holes in your foundation, and start rebuilding. Because sometimes the best way to move forward is to go back and strengthen what you already know.

The exercises are still there. The steps are still there. And the tools to set both you and your horse up for success are still there.

Sometimes we get so focused on advancing to the next level that we forget just how important those basics really are. And maybe that's a lesson for more than just our horses.

Consistency matters. Discipline matters. And progress isn't always a straight line.

So here we are, going back to the Fundamentals, rebuilding confidence, communication, respect, and the foundation we need to move forward again.

I'm reminding myself that taking a step back doesn't mean we've failed. It means we're willing to put in the work to get it right.

A solid foundation is never wasted, and it's never too late to start building on it again.

Here's to getting out of the rut, finding our consistency again, and enjoying the journey instead of worrying so much about the destination.

10/05/2026

THIS!!!!

I was in a horse accident last week, and had it not been for Shug knowing how to react and trusting me in that moment, the outcome could have been very different. I truly believe she saved my life.

Had I been on a different horse, I’m not sure it would have ended the same way.

We all know with horses, it isn’t always a matter of **IF**, but **WHEN** something unexpected happens - and it isn’t always the horse’s fault.

I won’t go into the details, but it was a powerful reminder that all those hours spent building trust, communication, and a solid foundation aren’t just about training...they’re about preparing both of us for the moments we can’t predict.

Forever grateful for that mare and the partnership we’ve built.

❎ A horse isn't safe to ride just because he's not bothered at the moment.

✔ He's safe to ride when he gets bothered and looks to you to keep him safe.

Choosing situations that don't bother your horse, or looking for a horse that is slower to get bothered, gives you a false sense of security. Desensitizing doesn't fix that either. A horse that has simply stopped reacting hasn't learned to look to you, and that doesn't mean your relationship is balanced.

If you learn to handle your horse when he's bothered, or better yet right before he's bothered, he has the chance to learn he can count on you for his safety.

10/02/2026

Organizing the blanket madness!

If you have multiple horses, you KNOW how quickly blankets, sheets, coolers, and everything else can turn into a giant pile of “Whose is this again?” 🤦‍♀️

So I finally got a little more organized and made personalized storage bags for all the horsewear! Each horse has their own bag, making it so much easier to keep everything together, clean, and ready when we need it.

Now to see how long I can actually keep it this organized...

09/23/2026

Sometimes discipline has to come before desire.

There are mornings I don’t necessarily feel like getting out there and working horses. I’m tired. It’s hot. I have a million other things that need to be done. And it’s really easy to tell myself, “I’ll do it tomorrow.” But I’ve learned something about both my horses and my walk with God…

You have to show up before you feel like showing up!!

You open your Bible even when you don’t feel particularly inspired. You pray even when your mind is distracted. You saddle the horse. You step into the round pen. You do the groundwork. You practice that exercise one more time. And somewhere along the way, discipline begins to create desire.

The more time I spend with God, the more I want to know Him. The more consistently I work with my horses, the more connected we become - and the more I want to keep learning, improving, and building that partnership.

Not every day has to be a breakthrough. Some days, the victory is simply showing up. Progress fuels our desire to keep going.

Discipline builds consistency.
Consistency builds connection.
Connection builds desire.

“To the pure, all things are pure…” — Titus 1:15

Faith and horsemanship have both taught me that growth isn’t built only on the days when we feel motivated...it’s built on the days we choose to be faithful anyway.

Show up • Put in the work • Be faithful in the little things • Discipline leads to desire

09/18/2026

Horsemanship & Temple-Building

David had it in his heart to build the temple, but God had a different plan. David wouldn’t be the one to finish it, Solomon would. David’s job was to prepare the way.

That really made me think about horsemanship.

So much of what we do with our horses isn’t about what we can accomplish today. It’s about what we are building for tomorrow.

Every groundwork session, every quiet repetition, every time we choose patience instead of frustration, every time we go back and strengthen a weak spot instead of rushing ahead....we are laying a foundation.

Sometimes I have a picture in my head of where I think my horse should be, only to realize God - and that horse - may have something completely different to teach me in this season.

David could have been bitter that he wasn't chosen to finish what was in his heart. Instead, he faithfully prepared everything Solomon would need.

There’s a lesson there for me.

Not every season with a horse is the season for showing, competing, accomplishing, or checking off the next exercise. Sometimes my assignment is simply to prepare well.

Build trust. Build communication. Build confidence. Build obedience. Build the foundation.

And maybe God is doing the same thing in me while I’m doing it in my horses.

“Be strong and do it.” — 1 Chronicles 28:10

The finished product gets noticed, but there is something beautiful about faithfully building the foundation God has asked you to build - even when His plan looks different from yours.

09/15/2026

Been a little under the weather battling acute bronchitis and a pretty severe asthma exacerbation, so my energy has definitely been limited lately.

But today I managed to muster up enough energy to get out and work the girls!

A short, easy ride on Shug while ponying Steely...nothing crazy, just enough to get everyone moving and keep those foundations going.

And of course, both girls got some MagnaWave love + Benefab afterward!

Now if this Texas heat would just cooperate, I’d be a happy girl! 😂 I am SO ready for cooler weather, fall rides, and getting back into our normal routine.

Sometimes progress looks like a full training session… and sometimes it looks like simply getting out there and doing what you can. Today, this was enough.

09/05/2026

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08/31/2026

Working with a young horse will humble you in ways you never expected.

It’s not just about staying in the saddle or teaching them the right cues. It’s the constant questions running through your mind…

Am I doing too much?
Not enough?
Am I moving too fast?
Should I slow down?
Am I helping this horse become who they’re capable of being?

You’ll constantly question your approach, trying to figure out the best way forward while also learning to tune out everyone else’s opinions. There will always be the trainer down the road, the person at the next barn, or someone watching from the sidelines wondering why you’re still doing groundwork, why you haven’t pushed harder, or why your horse isn’t “further along.” And some days, those voices get in your head.

You’ll feel like you’re failing. You’ll wonder if this horse would be better off with someone else. You’ll question whether you’re developing them correctly or if you should be asking for more. Especially when you look around and see young horses the same age already being shown, seasoned, or pushed toward bigger accomplishments…while yours is still being thoughtfully developed - building confidence, improving balance, refining transitions, learning to use their body correctly, and strengthening the foundation they’ll need for everything that comes next.

But here’s what I keep reminding myself:

Young horses have their own timeline. Just because a horse can do more doesn’t always mean they need to do more right now. The goal isn’t to have the horse that gets there the fastest. The goal is to develop a confident, willing, well-rounded horse with a foundation that will last.

Young horses also have an incredible way of exposing every hole in your horsemanship - your timing, patience, consistency, confidence, and ability to adjust. They’ll show you exactly where you need to improve, and sometimes those lessons can be pretty humbling.

Then there’s the attachment. You pour so much of yourself into them that every little victory feels HUGE, and every setback can feel personal. You become fiercely protective because you know the work, patience, and countless little moments that have gone into their progress.

Training a young horse isn’t just about developing the horse. They develop you, too.

They teach you patience. They make you think. They make you adjust. And they remind you that good horsemanship isn’t about rushing to reach the finish line...it’s about building a solid foundation and doing right by the horse standing in front of you.

There will always be someone with an opinion about what your horse “should” be doing by now, let them.

Keep building, keep learning, keep showing up, trust your horse, trust your program...and don’t let someone else’s timeline become yours.

Because anyone who has brought a young horse along knows that while it can be frustrating, humbling, exhausting, and downright difficult at times…it is absolutely worth it!!

08/21/2026

Anyone else feeling a little horse-mom guilt over this Southeast Texas heat? 🥵

I look outside and think, “I really need to work my horses…” and then I step outside and immediately reconsider every life choice. 😂

But I’m reminding myself that rest is part of good horsemanship too. They may not be getting ridden or worked like I’d prefer right now, but they ARE getting baths, plenty of attention, and a little round pen workout when the weather allows. Sometimes maintaining is enough for a season.

My horses aren’t going to lose everything we’ve worked for because we’ve slowed down. Sometimes the best training decision is recognizing when this Southeast Texas heat and humidity simply aren’t worth pushing through.

The cooler days will come, and we’ll get back to conditioning, riding, showing, and chasing our goals. Until then—water, shade, baths, fans, short workouts when we can…and a little grace for myself.

“To everything there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven.” — Ecclesiastes 3:1

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