Doc's Haven Farm, LLC

06/10/2026

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06/08/2026

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05/19/2026

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04/14/2026

03/30/2026

“What happens if you’re the one that goes down?”

I’ve been thinking about this a lot lately.

Not in a dramatic way… just in a real, honest way that I think most of us avoid.

Because the truth is—
in this job, we are the product.

Our body.
Our timing.
Our feel.
Our ability to make the right call in a split second.

And if that starts to slip… everything else follows.

The horses feel it.
The clients feel it.
The results show it.

So I’ve gotten really clear on what I will and won’t compromise on:

1. Safety is non-negotiable.
I don’t just hop on and hope for the best.
I take my time. I watch. I feel it out from the ground first.
I want the pieces there before I ever “try it.”
That’s not being slow… that’s being responsible.

2. I take days off.
Not because I don’t love the work—
but because I do.
Burnout doesn’t make you tougher, it makes you sloppy.
And sloppy is where bad decisions happen.

3. I train my own body.
Lifting, Pilates, yoga… whatever keeps me balanced and strong.
Because if I’m crooked, tight, or tired—
I bring that into every ride.

4. I’m mindful of how I fuel myself.
You can’t run at this level on empty.
And you can’t expect your body to show up if you’re not taking care of it.

This life we’ve chosen… it asks a lot.

And I think a lot of us were taught that the answer is to just push harder.

But I don’t believe that anymore.

I think the real discipline is in taking care of yourself
when no one’s watching.

Because at the end of the day—
it’s not just about you.

It’s about every horse that has to trust you.
And every client that’s counting on you to show up at your best.

Take care of yourself like it matters.

Because it does.

Photo by; S.M.B Photography

03/08/2026

It’s beginning to feel like spring

02/04/2026

This is the most accurate statement

FIT(ISH).

Which is not a lie.
It’s a lifestyle category.

I do a lot of walking.
Long walks.
Purposeful walks.
Mostly to and from fields.

I lift things too.
Buckets.
Haynets.
My own expectations.

This is not gym fitness.
This is yard fitness.

Steps: ✔️
Upper body strength: ✔️
Cardio: chasing a horse who has decided today is “catch me if you can” day ✔️

And then ....as with all elite athletes .... I refuel accordingly.
Coffee.
Chocolate.
Whatever is emotionally supportive at the time.

So yes, I am FIT(ISH).
Strong where it counts.
Soft where it matters.
Powered by horses and snacks. 🐴🍫☕️

01/18/2026

01/13/2026

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