@Diana Kelley I thought I saw a post from you mentioning grants available to organizations that aren’t 501(c)(3)s. Any chance you could point me to that info or share a link? I’d love to read through it when you have a moment. Thanks so much!

@Alex Arnold If you're operating as a horse trainer or instructor in Vermont, here are some trusted insurance providers and solutions that align with your needs as a contractor—especially when leasing facilities and horses: Recommended Insurance Providers in Vermont 1. Equine Insurance Center Offers comprehensive coverage tailored for trainers and riding instructors in Vermont, such as: - Commercial equine operations - Care, Custody & Control (CCC) coverage to protect non-owned horses - Defense cost and third-party liability coverage(equineinsurancecenter.com) 2. Marshall+Sterling A national agency that: - Offers Commercial Equine Liability for training, instruction, boarding, and breeding - Includes CCC coverage (as an add-on) - Features flexible policy limits and additional insured options(Marshall+Sterling, insurehorses.com) 3. HorseWorks Insurance Specialists Located in Colchester, Vermont, this agency specializes in: - Equine mortality & major medical - Professional and personal liability coverage - Property coverage tailored to equestrian businesses(horseworksinsurance.com, equisure-inc.com) 4. Ark International Group Offers consolidated policies that bundle: - General liability - Care, Custody & Control liability - Equine professional liability—ideal for independent contractors(arkagency.com) 5. Equisure, Inc. Designed specifically for equine professionals, key features include: - Policies start around $750/year - Includes CCC at no additional cost - Coverage for professional liability, general liability, and medical payments - No charge for adding additional insureds(equisure-inc.com) 6. RT Specialty / R-T Specialty (RT)

Hi @Alex Arnold were you able to get everything sorted out for yourself?

I have a friend who is an ADA they run a few things for me when asked I also use a form of Chatgpt but you have to ask it the right question. I dont use it often as I like to save the use of it.

email sent and cover letter for you for path.. wishing you the best in your coaching journey......🤗😁

Love this. What a great snapshot. Burnout is real—and the hardest part is not knowing you're in it until it’s too late. As a lifelong people pleaser, I’ve found that saying “no” feels like a betrayal at first. But over time, I’ve learned it’s actually an act of love. My family doesn’t want a half-present wife, mom, sister, or aunt—they want the whole me, rested and real. Yes, my to-do list is long. But here’s a little trick that’s working for me right now: My week ahead. I keep a “needs-to-be-done” list and update it every two days. What felt urgent yesterday might not be so tomorrow. I adjust based on my energy and the week ahead. It’s simple, but it’s shifted everything—I no longer feel like I’m failing when something moves down the list. Let’s be honest: the horse world doesn’t run on tight schedules. So why do we expect ourselves to? We don’t have to be Superwoman every single day. Giving ourselves that grace nourishes mind, body, and soul.

@Health Coach Heather That's great that you got to get away for a short time. Bruce and I were discussing taking small weekend breaks and trying to arrange staff for a week to cover what we do as a couple takes an army. I think we'll also feel more recharged, and it won't have to cost a fortune to do it. Well, only be a couple of hours, in case an emergency arises.