09/20/2026
We started this weekend on such a high… two solid wins at Double Check Thursday night and Friday night at Jody Motley. We were feeling good, confident, and so proud of the runs they were putting together.
And then Saturday, her whole world got turned upside down.
Grief is hard enough when you’re just trying to make it through the day. Trying to climb back in the saddle, compete, give your best, and somehow find the mental focus this sport demands is a whole different kind of hard.
She tried to keep going, but today ended with a knocked barrel and you can just tell her heart isn’t in it right now. And that’s okay. There are things that matter so much more than a clean run, a check, or a win.
It’s ok to not feel ok or strong enough. It’s ok to admit we need a break.
We we will take some time for ourselves, love on the horses waiting for us at home, and step away from competing for a little while. Take the time to grieve, heal, and be together.
We’ll be back when we’re ready