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Tough Conversations on the Fly
The sun is setting on another south east Texas day. I have spent most of the day working with horses and teaching lessons. Though I...
Karlie Leblanc
Jun 4, 20203 min read


Technology vs This Mom
Okay, so I know we are in a generation where we as the parents are raising kids that can basically work a phone when they are still in...
Karlie Leblanc
May 21, 20203 min read


In the beginning
You ever stop and look up at the sky? I mean really look? Look past the misty stars to try and see what there is beyond the twinkling...
Karlie Leblanc
May 12, 20203 min read


Strength and Bravery
Dear Vulnerability, Hi my name is Karlie, though we have met several times in passing, I have never formally introduced myself and sat...
Karlie Leblanc
Apr 29, 20203 min read


Nature and I
The sun was setting on a beautiful east Texas evening, and my daughter and I decided to head out on our walk. Now I normally leave my...
Karlie Leblanc
Apr 13, 20202 min read


COVID and I
Wow, I don't know where to start. Have you ever felt the weight of change land on your shoulders unexpectedly? Do you see the way...
Karlie Leblanc
Apr 9, 20203 min read


Just Breathe ...
The steady hum of the tractors reverberates in my ears as I sit on the back of my horse behind the ally way. I take a steady breath in...
Karlie Leblanc
Mar 24, 20203 min read


Catching Feelings
The classes were finished. The horses taken back to the barn and put away. Ribbons were collected and given to parents to hold, and the...
Karlie Leblanc
Feb 24, 20202 min read


I need help!!
Yall, for real!! Is there an instruction manual, a guide book, or a map that comes with navigating the emotional roller coaster while...
Karlie Leblanc
Feb 19, 20202 min read


I have a confession ...
Okay yall, I have a confession to make!! I didn't want my daughter to grow up riding horses. Now, don't go throwing sticks and stones,...
Karlie Leblanc
Feb 13, 20203 min read


Why do I do it...?
As I stand on the side lines, watching my daughter as she rides in a hunt seat class, I feel my thoughts wonder off to all the things...
Karlie Leblanc
Feb 6, 20203 min read


Introvert vs Big Dreams
First off, I am an introvert by nature. I am talking, the kind of introvert that would like to stay in bed with a deliciously enchanting...
Karlie Leblanc
Jan 30, 20202 min read


HORSE SHOWS!!!
Horse shows, barrel races, play days, they are all the epitome of what my students train for. I live for the times on the rails when I...
Karlie Leblanc
Jan 27, 20202 min read


Thoughts from a mother
Okay yall, it has been a hot minute since I have been on here with an update on my crazy life. I have slowly been sliding into a new...
Karlie Leblanc
Jan 15, 20203 min read


Things to be grateful for ...
Well its been a minute since I posted a blog update, I have been living off of the computer and in the moment celebrating the Christmas...
Karlie Leblanc
Dec 27, 20192 min read


I can't ski
Okay, so it isn't click bait! Lets talk about my most recent trip to the mountains. Let me interject a couple of fast facts about the way...
Karlie Leblanc
Dec 19, 20194 min read


Cows ....
Okay, So I don't know if many of yall follow me on social media. If you don't, let me set a little background on this story. My...
Karlie Leblanc
Dec 2, 20194 min read


Grateful
Well, Thanksgiving is here ... well not all the way, but pretty darn close. As I sit down and reflect over the last year, there is a lot...
Karlie Leblanc
Nov 27, 20192 min read


The F word
UGH!! The "F" word ... FEAR!! AHH!! I said it!! Phew, that is a hard word to say out loud, non the less admit to having it ALL THE TIME!!...
Karlie Leblanc
Nov 1, 20194 min read


What is a mom card?
Okay, lets change it up a little bit today. Lets talk about being a mom, and running a business, and working a 40 hour a week job. Yes,...
Karlie Leblanc
Oct 31, 20193 min read
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