Horse Wise

As the year winds down, it’s easy to feel like you should be doing more with your horse — even when the weather, daylight, and holiday chaos make that unrealistic.In this short episode, I’m sharing one simple way to end the year well with your horse — without rushing, drilling, or forcing yourself into a last-minute training push.I also talk about the LOPE Virtual Horse Show, a low-pressure, fun way to support LOPE and do something meaningful with your horse before the year ends.Registration is open through December 31 at 8 PM Central, and the best part is that videos aren’t due until January 17 — so you can sign up now and film later, when the weather and schedule feel easier.It’s a gentle, horsemanship-first way to close out the year — and a great way to support retired racehorses who are now teaching kids, adults, and communities through LOPE’s programs.Learn more or register here: lopetx.org/showSometimes ending the year well doesn’t mean doing more.It means choosing one good thing — and letting that be e