Tag: Adult Amateur
Together, We’re On The Mend
After experiencing a cascade of loss, an adult amateur shares how a golden Friesian cross filled the void left in her life, and helped her find happiness again.
The Goddess of Love, War, and Beauty
After unexpectedly falling in love with a Friesian cross mare at a trail horse auction, this adult amateur wishfully hoped she’d see her again - and she did!
Together In Trust and Love
A Region 5 amateur & her curly mustang serendipitously met at an equine rescue &, together, were able to overcome their distrust & fear to create a soul bond!
A Clinic with Christine Smith
This article received an honorable mention in the 2025 GMO Newsletter Awards for general interest articles for GMOs with 75-174 members.
Apollo the Mustang: A Golden Boy
An adult amateur shares how she went from being a lifelong "Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron" fan to owning her own mustang.
Bridle & Boardroom: When the Fit Just Isn’t There
Welcome back to Bridle & Boardroom, a monthly reflection where the lessons learned in the arena mirror the challenges of leadership.
The Best Mistake I’ve Ever Made
An adult amateur from Region 8 shares how, despite being told she would never be able to handle her oversized young horse, she listened to her gut instead.
An Unlikely Pair
A rider from Region 6 tells us about Gannicus, a draft cross whom she helped transition from dancing in the circus to dancing in the sandbox!
Bucket List Ride: Check!
Steffen had clinics in both Wellington and Ocala coming up in early November; this is where the ways of the universe came into play in a BIG way.
Begin and Begin Again
A Region 4 adult amateur updates us on her Gypsy Vanner horse, Guinness Stout, and shares how they have begun and begun again to strengthen their partnership!

















