Life After Tevis (a.k.a. “I got Pulled and it Sucked!”)
The gun shook in my trembling hands. Sweat began to bead on my forehead. I took a deep breath and closed my eyes for a moment. When I opened them, Stella was gazing at...
A Case for EasyShoes
By definition, a dilemma is a situation requiring a choice between equally undesirable alternatives, or any difficult or perplexing situation or problem. And I’ve got one—a big one. My No. 1 horse M Dash...
The Ride of a Lifetime, and a Great Finish “to Boot”
A lot of fabulous stories are coming out of this year’s Tevis Cup. It’s great to be a member of Team Easyboot and to have contributed to the team’s success. Jenni Smith and I...
10 Things You Should Know About Easyboots at Tevis 2013
Easyboots cleaned up yet again at the 58th running of the Western States Endurance Ride on July 20, 2013.Jennifer Waitte and Jenni Smith arrive at the Foresthill vet check. Photo by Merri Melde.
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Preparation, Preparation, Preparation
Tevis has come and gone. As in years past, EasyCare provided a free service and applied Easyboot Glue-Ons to the hooves of over 30 Tevis horses during the prior week. EasyCare staff and Team...
Winning the Haggin Cup at Tevis 2012
Submitted by Rusty Toth“To accomplish great things we must not only act, but also dream; not only plan, but also believe." - Anatole FranceI remember when I first entered this sport hearing about a...
Hand In Hand
Lisa and I crossed the finish line at Tevis hand in hand for the third year in a row. Although the results won’t show it, Cyclone and Fury tied for first place. Lisa and...
Our Tevis Adventure – Reflections from a Motley Crew
By Kandace French with Cathy PetersonWhat happens when you are sitting at your desk at work and you get a call from Rusty Toth and Kevin Myers, asking, “Would you and Cathy be available...
How to Succeed at Tevis: Surround Yourself with Winners!
Surround yourself with only people who are going to lift you higher.
Oprah WinfreyI didn't sleep much the week before the 2012 Tevis Cup. I was nervous, my mind was racing and my stomach was...
Working On My Farmer’s Tan (In Which I Watch Riders Who Travel Much Faster...
Jeremy Reynolds and Riverwatch.October 8th 2011 was spent working on my farmer's tan watching 175-odd horses and riders set forth on the Tevis Trail.The 20 mile loop out of Foresthill was the make-or-break for...