In 1999 I stumbled across a Palomino filly that would change my life. Butter Ball was an unbroke yearling when I laid eyes on her. I was barely a teenager, but I had a feeling there was something special about her. The purchase happened when she was a 2 year old and she had only been saddled a couple of times. We were both green, but I knew after spending countless hours of grooming, doing ground work, bathing, watching and just being in her presence that we would be able to take care of one another. I learned about her quirks and she learned mine. We became a team before my butt ever touched her back. We learned about each other and worked together in all aspects of handling. Butter Ball and I are still a team to this day. Every day she is teaching me something new. We grew up together and we learned together. I can look at her and know what type of ride I’m going to have on any given day. I can also take one look at her and know if something is wrong. With us being in sync- stride by stride-we’re able to take on all of the literal and figurative obstacles we may face. I want to work with others in not only riding their own horses, but helping them build a long lasting compassionate relationship with their horse, like I have with Butter Ball. “