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MIKE & MAY EDWARDS QUARTER HORSES
coming horse shows help to keep us motivated. Be- cause of where we live, we’re typically home from just after Congress to the following Febru- ary when the Silver Dol- lar Circuit in Las Vegas begins. We’ve learned to embrace the downtime and to utilize the time to build new events. We admit that those months can feel a little monoto- nous, especially given the weather during that time. Closer to show time, I start a daily countdown to when we’ll head to our next show. I think it creates a renewed and invigorating energy.”
That energy is conta-
gious with the cama-
raderie and team spirit
Mike and May have made
an integral component of
ahead to a successful show season while planning for the AQHYA and NSBA World Shows, mindful of keeping
Shows. They’re our next stops, and we’re excited to head east.”
With a busy show sea- son that extends from February through Octo- ber, this couple is on the go from sunup to sun- down, but they thrive on the people, horses, com- petition, and lifestyle. As hard as they work, and as much as they love their lifestyle, they also make time to bal- ance the horse time with some leisure. May says, “Luckily, Mike and I are cut from the same cloth so neither of us sits around much, though Mike loves to watch sports! We look very forward to our an- nual January trip to Cabo and also try to
take a few days during the summer to enjoy outdoor ac- tivities and a pool.”
But their greatest joy comes from helping their clients achieve success while finding enjoyment and fulfillment in the process.
The age-old adage, “Do what you love, and you’ll never work another day in your life” certainly applies to this dynamic duo of the horse world. And they are look- ing forward to their next show already.
their program. They’re looking
their riders safe during the current pandemic. “With COVID somewhat dictating 2020, we’ve changed up our usual annual routine and recently showed in Rancho Murieta, California twice over the last several weeks to prep for the upcoming AQHYA and NSBA World
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