There You Are

May 11, 2026  Staying Connected Jess and Cathy have shared their lives together for 32 years, and oftentimes they are not physically in the same space.  They have learned what they need to do in an intentional way to stay connected.  There are also the people in their lives, both personal and business that they make sure they have the times for.  What traditions and in what ways do you stay connec...

Endings Lead to New Beginnings Jess and Cathy discuss the circle of life—when one thing ends, a new beginning starts.  They reflect on their careers—how there are different phases.  Cathy grew into being an upper level competitor and that entailed going to Florida 8 weeks during the winter, renting a barn, being closer to her instructors that teach upper level competitors.  She taught less, she di...

The Good Stuff and the Hard Stuff—always best when we are connected. Jess and Cathy share their highs and lows from the past weekend.  The “Best Weekend of the Year”—the Kentucky Three-Day Event was this past weekend.  It is a five star event—bringing the best riders from the world. Cathy is involved with her expertise in course design, helping repair any footing and jumps that might get compromis...

Growing up the Same House my whole life Jess and Cathy continue talking about their childhoods.  Unlike Cathy moving around every 2-3 years, Jess grew up in the same house her whole life.  9114 Darley Drive.  She even remembers her phone number. No matter where you live, childhoods are full of all kinds of experiences growing up—cousins, neighborhood friends, family activities.  They shape who we...

Growing up Everywhere!  Perspective is Everything! Cathy claims that growing up with her Dad as a Navy pilot and moving every two or three years was a wonderful adventure!   In this episode, she recounts hopscotching different places in the country, including three years in Northern Ireland.   Her Mom got into training ponies as a little girl, and the stint in Ireland gave her certification teachi...

Jess and Cathy discuss showing up, doing your best, not matter how you feel!  How good connection is—in partnerships, doing things together whether it is just with your horse, or a whole basketball team—It is always a “We”, there is no “I” in Team.   Working together, giving something your all is how we show up!  Even when it is hard.    We appreciate you showing up and listening, please sign up,...

Welcome to Episode number 1!   Jess and Cathy want to welcome you, and say, There You Are!  And here we are! Our first episode.  We will share what we know, (you don’t know what you don’t know), and we don’t know everything for sure.  We are all learning, living and loving.  We have been in relationship for 32 years. We will be talking some about that—what work it has been.  We will be talking abo...