𝐎𝐮𝐭𝐭𝐚 𝐋𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐄𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐁𝐨𝐝𝐲𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤

09/08/2026

I reiterate… Both leads in both directions 😂 I saw a team roper the other day loping their horse in a left circle in the right lead 🤦🏼‍♀️

If you’re striving to be a better roper/barrel racer/etc. you’ll want to be mindful of your leads as you’re patterning your horse anyway!!

Knowing and executing BOTH leads as part of our regular workout and warmup truly does build a better horse. If you don’t know your leads… make it your next challenge to learn them!

09/07/2026

I had a memory pop up of the man who made all the difference for me.

The first time I met Bill Hackett was at a branding. Afterward, people lined up their horses to have him fix their ailments and soreness. He was in his eighties at the time.

After that, we struck up a friendship. I spent the summer hauling trailer loads of horses to his house and we’d spend the day working through them, studying books, and talking. Other times, we’d meet up at barrel races or college rodeos.

I’d do most of the work in the horses under Bill’s watchful eye. Even though his body wasn’t all it used to be, he still insisted he at least partially work on some horses. His wife Billie would wheel him over to a horse, he’d grab a hunk of mane to help him stand, and went to work.

The best education I ever received was in conversation with this cowboy.

I learned techniques before I knew Bill and since, but he gave me the confidence to know I had the ability to help The Horse. Many of his students have taken his techniques and made them their own, which is what he always encouraged; making the method work for each individual.

He didn’t get bogged down by fads or jargon. A horseman all his life, he had an ability to look at a horse and see the areas of tension and fix them quickly.

Most striking about Bill is he never gate-kept his knowledge. If someone truly wanted to learn, he shared all he knew.

I strive to keep his legacy alive in this way, sharing knowledge with each client or horse enthusiast that asks genuine questions and is eager to learn.

“For the Sake of the Horse” was his business name… and all he did was for their sake. His passion was improving the lives of horses and strengthening the relationship between man and horse.

Thanks for everything, Bill.

09/07/2026

Wishing you a restful and fun Labor Day 🇺🇸 May you find the work that gives you purpose and fulfillment! 👊🏼❤️

09/05/2026

That inner and outer dialogue counts for so much more than we realize. Speak life to yourself and to others, especially when they’re not in the room 👊🏼

09/04/2026

UPDATE: I won the challenge with this video! Thanks, Wendy and crew!

I’ve had an exciting week dipping my toes into the world of saddle fitting and how it relates to equine biomechanics. Everyone has to start somewhere and I have a long way to go, but Wendyjwinn’s webinar this week was a great place to start. She challenged us to make this video, and I’m answering that challenge! 🤠

09/02/2026

One of my pulled wool saddle pads in use!

Making wool pads is just a side hobby for me, but I’ve actually learned a lot about saddle fit, good pads, and how it all affects a horse’s body.

🤠 I embarked on this journey after my husband, who cowboys for a living, was having trouble soring horses during long days on the ranch. He rides high-quality, handmade saddles, but we needed a better pad that could properly disperse heat and wick away moisture to keep his horses’ backs sound.

🐴 Pulled wool pads may not be the answer for everyone, but they’re always a good option!

🍀 Here are a few key takeaways from my learning journey:
🐑 ALWAYS use natural fiber, never synthetic. That goes for cinches, pads, and anything touching a sweaty horse
🐑 use a thinner pad for thicker horses with mutton withers
🐑 OVERPADDING can be as detrimental as UNDERPADDING
🐑 saddle fit is key, and the right pad seals the deal

08/31/2026