Description
In this podcast, Stacy recaps her experience with the Tevis Cup Virtual Challenge. She shares that she will do it again, and what she will do differently next time.
She also shares an update on Lefty and Stormy, the two orphan foals that impacted her original spring plans.
Key takeaways:
• the challenges of tracking miles
• the benefit of participating in a group event
• unlocking ‘milestones’ and learning the history of the trail
• physical improvements noticed by vets, chiropractors, and massage therapists
• behavioral changes from the increased intentional work
There is still time to sign up for the 2024 Tevis Cup Virtual, and if you are listening to this after the registration closes, you can begin thinking about signing up next year!
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