The 5am Club (Involuntary)
Nobody tells you that owning a horse means your alarm goes off before the birds. But seeing Violet’s face at the stable makes the coffee taste better.
Barn to Blazer
Dad Corner
Thoughts from Violet’s training partner, chief muck-raker & self-appointed comedy act.
Why I’ll Never Win a Barrel Race
I tried it once. The horse knew. The crowd knew. Even the barrels knew. Violet still hasn’t let me live it down.
Training Partner Notes
My job is to set up jumps, time runs & pretend I’m not terrified when Violet pushes for a bigger course. Also to provide snacks.
The Dad Tax
For every ribbon Violet wins, I get one chip from her celebratory meal. It’s in the contract. She disputes this.
Being Violet’s dad & training partner is the best gig I’ve ever had. Even at 5am. Even covered in mud.