STREET TO STABLE STABLE NOTES Page 9

THE FARM STAND: Setting the Bar for Health & Wellness Offerings at Equestrian Events

by kristin thornton February 06, 2018

Through the vision and diligent work of Becky Gochman and her team, "The Farm Stand" is celebrating its inaugural year as a health and wellness sanctuary at the Palm Beach Equestrian Center. Located between pony island and the grand hunter ring, the cornerstone of this mini village is a carefully selected group of high quality local vendors and the ambiance is enhanced using a food truck experience. Attendees of WEF now have the ability to source a wide variety of nutritional snacks, meals and juices that nourish and satisfy multiple dietary needs. This is an important addition for all attendees, but I am especially impressed because equestrians of all ages are athletes and proper nutrition is an important part of our lifestyle.

BALANCE CONDITIONING AND SQUAT BENEFITS FOR EQUESTRIANS

BALANCE CONDITIONING & SQUAT BENEFITS FOR THE FORWARD SEAT RIDER

by kristin thornton February 01, 2018

Balance training is often neglected when people are developing their fitness regime, explains Marlie Doriston a personal trainer with a B.S. Kinesiology. Ms.Doriston expands, “This may be because they don’t understand the benefits of balance training. Balance is the ability to control your body’s position, whether stationary (i.e. a complex yoga pose) or while moving. Balance is a key component of fitness, along with strength, endurance, and flexibility.

Karen Burke of Bravura Designs: AN UNKNOWING IMPETUS

by kristin thornton January 23, 2018

Karen Burke of Bravura collection is one of the artisans that motivated me when I was really questioning if the amount of time and finances I was dedicating was truly worth the effort. She sent me the most amazing thank you note the day her story went live and this heartfelt act of kindness resonated with my soul during a time that I was at a tipping point. She was a critical and positive impetus to my continuation of "storytelling", without even knowing her impact.

ENTREPRENEUR TO ADMIRE: Susan Benson of Somerset Equestrian Trading

by kristin thornton January 19, 2018

"I love building brands and helping them succeed. Diversity and new challenges keep me motivated. I love being able to switch gears and put all my energies into a new project. Most of all I love being able to make a difference and help brands succeed. The freedom to travel and attend horse shows also keeps it fun!"

- Susan Benson, Founder Somerset Equestrian Trading & Somerset SportArt

TAKING THE LEAP: Street to Stable®

by kristin thornton January 15, 2018

“Perhaps your quest to be part of building something great will not fall in your business life. But find it somewhere. If not in corporate life, then perhaps in making your church great. If not there, then perhaps a nonprofit, or a community organization, or a class you teach. Get involved in something that you care so much about that you want to make it the greatest it can possibly be, not because of what you will get, but just because it can be done.” ? -James C. Collins, Good to Great: Why Some Companies Make the Leap... and Others Don't