“A gentled horse isn’t afraid of making mistakes, because mistakes simply are part of the learning process. They’re not punished into silence, they’re guided into confidence.”
“One of the biggest barriers many of us have when pushing our threshold is fear. Not fear of the horse, or fear of physical harm, but fear of being seen at our worst. Riders often hold back because they don’t want to look like they don’t know what they’re doing.”
With unmatched speed, heart, and style, Slick By Design left an indelible mark on barrel racing — a true legend whose legacy will continue to inspire riders for generations.
“As riders, trainers, and caretakers, our job isn’t to enforce our preferred style of management…We’re taught certain methods or we form habits that work well for one horse, and then we assume that same approach will work for every horse that comes into our barn. But horses will prove you wrong quickly.”
“Here’s something not many equestrians will say out loud: some days, it just isn’t there…Sometimes it feels heavy, sometimes you feel off, and sometimes, you wonder if you’re even making progress at all. That doesn’t make you a bad rider, and you’re not alone in your thought process.”
We’ve all heard the saying: “Hustle beats talent when talent doesn’t hustle.”… It makes us want to slide on our boots, tighten our cinch, and get out there. But, if I’m being 100% transparent, sometimes it feels like talent still just beats you.
