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How did I get here?  

Life unfolds for each of us in its own unique manner. Mine certainly has. My belief being that life is fluid and there are no coincidences! My life goes something like this... I was born and raised in a Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN suburb. My family included my mother, father, one brother, and many relatives with whom we experienced wonderful relationships. An adult now, I have the deep awareness that I was truly blessed to have had this upbringing.   

Do you see anything missing in my childhood constellation? I certainly do! Throughout my life I have had a passion for dogs and horses and although I was fortunate to have had connections with both, they did not become an everyday presence in my life until I married my husband. Now forty plus years later I can report that we have brought three incredible children into our lives, plus a variety of dogs. Still no horse!

As life evolved, my immediate family grew nicely, and currently consists of one husband, three children and their spouses, eight grandchildren, one dog, four granddogs, and finally ONE HORSE! 

My passion for horses began at a very young age. I don’t remember a time when I didn’t feel a connection to these amazing equine creatures. However, I do recall a specific event as an older teen, when I received a Knowing...