Mane Focus

Thank you so much to our businesses and families for supporting our MNPOAC Futurity show for 2024. Does your business or family have a wish to donate? We are still looking for product samples or items to award to various placings throughout the show. Contact me soon to get your name added to this list!

Why do I use Monat hair products on my horses? Because this is Reba’s tail and I cut it up above her fetlocks once already this winter.

Whatever you want to do, a POA can do it. Most of them all in the same day.

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Why do you show?

There was a barrel racer on Tik Tok that posted a video the other day asking why do we pleasure people show if we can't win money. She went so far as to say that she understands that we can win awards but... in her words, "your stuff isn't even that great" and "what do I win, another buckle?" (said with a sneer.) I do understand that there is a big difference between running for a check and horse showing the way we do for high points, ribbons and year end awards. There is something that I feel the need to explain something really simply here...

If you're showing in whatever discipline you choose because you want to WIN something, you are doing it for the wrong reasons. Those wrong reasons will motivate you to make bad choices for your ethical being and or your horse's health and happiness. You will be disappointed. Not all the time, but a lot of the time. Simply put, if you're showing to get stuff…

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Why do you show? There was a barrel racer on Tik Tok that posted a video the other day asking why do we pleasure people show if we can't win money. She went so far as to say that she understands that we can win awards but... in her words, "your stuff isn't even that great" and "what do I win, another buckle?" (said....

HUGE thank you to all the families and businesses that have reached out to me to sponsor classes at our MN POAC futurity held this August. If we could get enough sponsors, I would love to do a high point award for the 7 different divisions this year. Still looking for sponsors if you could help out!

$50 for a class or high point sponsorship

Equestrian’s Workshop Education website

I’m not a blond but wow- look at these results. Even on gray hair and even brunettes too. Pony folks- think what this could do for our gray, white and cream flaxen ponies!

Today’s product of the day is actually in the girls’ shower, not mine. EVeryone’s hair type is different and they both LOVE this stuff for smoothing and hydrating their thick, straight hair. Sophie especially- I can say this shampoo has transformed her hair in the best way possible. She had this ridiculously coarse and difficult to manage hair before Monat. We are all thankful for Monat here!

Today’s product must have from Monat is the blow out cream. I never blow dry my hair without it. As I explained to everyone who I recommend it to, I don’t know the science behind why it’s amazing, but it is. This is a must have if you ever blow dry your hair. (And I have some on hand if you’d like to try it!)

So I'm feeling ambitious and hopeful that I can stick to a plan to highlight one of my favorite Monat products each day of the month of December. Since I forgot yesterday, I'll start with 2 today. I'm not looking to push Monat products on you all. I'm here to help you if you want healthier and better hair for you OR your ponies.

The first two products are favorites for myself and my ponies. The black shampoo is the best smelling and makes my hair (and the ponies) feel amazing. It helps our POAs have healthier and stronger hair with less breakage which is HUGE for some of those hair challenged ponies. PS - The black shampoo is great for those of you with thinning hair as well.

I love the IRT conditioner for the same reasons as well. I never wash my hair without both of them. Black 2-1 for the first shampoo (Renew for the second) and finish with IRT conditioner. I have both on hand if anyone would like to try or I can set you up as a VIP to purchase your own.