ABOUT US

 

The Daniel Training Center is a professional Arabian and Part-Arabian Show Horse Facility that has not lost it's family atmosphere. 

Showing at the National  level is hard work whether you are nine years old or ninety-nine years young.  A component of Julie's secret to  success is her ability to create a strong family atmosphere, both at home around the barn and at the shows. This atmosphere translates into a group of clients and riders who want success for  their "barn-mates" as they do for themselves.  Julie has a guiding philosophy that both helps her to succeed, and endears her to her friends, family, clients, and riders of all ages.

  • She works hard and expects the same from everyone around her.
  • She expects good sportsmanship and encourages that attitude in every aspect of dealing with horses.
  • She extends honesty to everyone she deals with and expects honesty from those around her.
  • She continually studies her craft and chosen profession and asks that those who are showing horses with her,  try and become involved and knowledgeable in all aspects of horses, from mucking stalls to designing a feeding program.
  • She expects FUN! After all, goals and awards are great, but the element of fun ties it all together

More About Julie!

"Just a Horse"

(anonymous poem)

From time to time, people tell me,

"lighten up, it's just a horse," or,

"that's a lot of money for just a horse".

 

They don't understand the distance traveled,

the time spent, or the costs involved for "just a horse."

Some of my proudest moments have come about with "just a horse."

 

Many hours have passed and my only company was "just a horse,"

but I did not once feel slighted.

Some of my saddest moments have been brought about by "just a horse," 

and in those days of darkness, the gentle touch of "just a horse"

gave me comfort and reason to overcome the day.

 If you, too, think it's "just a horse," then you will probably understand phrases like "just a friend," "just a sunrise," or "just a promise."

 

"Just a horse" brings into my life the very essence of friendship, trust,

and pure unbridled joy.

"Just a horse" brings out the compassion and patience

that make me a better person.

Because of "just a horse" I will rise early, take long walks

and look longingly to the future.

   

 

So for me and folks like me, it's not "just a horse"

but an embodiment of all the hopes and  dreams of the future,

the fond memories of the past,

and the pure joy of  the moment.

 "Just a horse" brings out what's good in me and diverts my thoughts away

from myself and the worries of the day.

I hope that someday they can understand that it's not  "just a horse"

but the thing that gives me humanity

and keeps me from being "just a woman/man."

 

So the next time you hear the phrases "just a horse"

just smile,

because they "just" don't understand.