consulting adjective

con·sult·ing kən-ˈsəl-tiŋ

Synonyms of consulting

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: providing professional or expert advice

An expert is generally defined as someone with comprehensive and authoritative knowledge in a specific field, demonstrating both deep understanding and practical skills. Expertise is typically acquired through a combination of formal education, practical experience, and deliberate practice, leading to the development of a well-organized knowledge base and the ability to apply it effectively in various situations.

So what makes ME an expert? Well, I'm a student for life;so I'm constantly learning and researching any ways to improve. So while I have a hard time labeling myself as an expert, I do fit Webster’s definition of it as it pertains specifically to the services I offer ;-)

Formal education: Connors State College graduate of the AOS Equine Technology program Bodywork Course

Practical experience:

I've been fortunate to learn from these great trainers and clinicians: Fallon Taylor - WPRA World Champion Jane Melby - 2X NFR Qualifier, IPRA World Champion, NBHA 1D World Champion

Chris Martin - Top Notch Futurity Trainer & Rider

Troy Crumrine - Decades Top Rider, Top Notch Futurity Trainer & Rider

Charmayne James - 11 Times WPRA World Champion, 19x NFR Qualifier

Kelly Yates - WPRA World Champion, Multiple NFR Qualifications

Kim Landry - Futurity Champion: 3X Fort Smith, 2X Lazy E

Kelly Neisius - Owner and Trainer of Arrowhead Arena

Tammy Whyte - WPRA Great Lakes Region Champion

Lynette Beckman - Successful trainer Pat Parrelli Natural Horsemanship

Jolene Jones - my mom 😊

Deliberate Practice

I've been horse crazy since I received a pony for my 4th birthday! Now as an adult, I am well aware of DELIBERATE practice vs just practice. This has hit home for me big time as I started working out on a regular basis vs just cardio exercise. Exercising is much different when you pick exact muscles to work!

Every day I’m working on my craft…mentally and physically! I’m researching…from ways to understand why we do things and how to correct and change habits…to increasing my knowledge in bodywork, health and fitness for my horses…to studying great horsemen and women.

Through my journey, I’ve realized there is a need for consulting….from helping people pick out their 1st horse to problem solving with their heart horse. I’ve bought and sold well over 500 horses over a 20 year span. The amount of experience I have in this area has saved my clients tons of $ in vet bills, poor purchases, even just savings with help negotiating! Most of the time, my clients profit when they consign horses with me. My goal is to INCREASE the horse’s value when it is with me.

Video review has been a HUGE asset in my consulting program! It’s so helpful for virtual coaching when I can’t be right with the clients at events. They can send me videos as they compete and I’m able to review with them and help set up a game plan for the next run.