Welcome!

Ok, so this is my first ever blog post.  I've always been firmly against using any type of social media (i.e. Facebook), but I finally learned that if I want to grow my business I just need to put myself out there, so here goes!  I am a CCI** level eventer from N. KY, based out of Karen and Barry Ashepa's beautiful Shepwood Farm in Lawrenceburg, IN.  We offer training, lessons, sales, and breaking for show or race, focusing on each horse and rider's individual needs.  Horses don't come off an assembly line and they should each be approached in a way that best suits their needs.  Riders are much the same way.  I've been riding for 25yrs and if there is one thing I've learned it is flexibility in training and teaching.  No two horses/riders are quite the same and that must be acknowledged to get the most out of each horse and human or you're just spinning your wheels!

I'm sure most of you are probably saying "Who the h*@# is she?"  Well, I've been "out of the mix" for awhile, so to speak.  A series of struggles over the last several years and life in general have gotten in the way of my goals.  Funny thing about life, it tends to do that to all of us at some point or another.  I'm back now with two really awesome horses and some great students so WATCH OUT fellow eventers!  The one to keep an eye on is Route 66, or "Snoopy" as he's known to those close to him.  My little(literally!), eccentric OTTB.  He has more issues than Newsweek, but slowly and surely we're sorting through and analyzing all of them.  He's a great talent and has given me patience I never dreamed of!  It all paid off 2 weeks ago with a win at his second novice!  Watch out Rolex!  Just kidding-sort of.

Anyway, enough about all that.  Our website, starfireeventing.com, will be live very soon.  You can learn more about me and our operation there!  Stay tuned to the blog for recent show updates and news.

Kick on, and GO EVENTING!