The Rhythm Of Hoof Beats

Horses nourish the soul of humans. A quote oftenequine protozoal myeloencephalitis (EPM). This was
attributed to Winston Churchill allures to this: "There iswhen little was known about this neurological disease
something about the outside of a horse that is goodand its treatment. She purchased Fulton, a rather
for the inside of a man." Riders of any discipline knowgrumpy Thoroughbred/Oldenburg gelding a year after
this. Especially trail riding is often credited with mindshe had to put River down due to his severe
refreshing and relaxing qualities. Add to that thesymptoms. Fulton didn’t like either dressage or
experience of the sights, sounds, and smells of antrail riding, which were the activities Webb and River
unfamiliar or exotic landscape and you have theenjoyed together. He only seemed to like jumping,
perfect setting for an invaluable experience that canwhich Webb however doesn’t count to her
transcend all aspects of life.fortitudes. Webb invested in training herself and her
Lynn Webb counts herself lucky that she had plentyequine partner and they formed a long lasting
of such riding experiences. Her pleasant personality, apartnership. Now, at 30 years old Fulton is still going
background as a barn manager for a privatesteady. He and Webb jump up to 2ft obstacles on
dressage barn, and her degree in graphic arts led hertrails and do hunter paces together.
to work in the horseback riding vacation industry forWebb’s private and professional life always has
over 10 years. Her profession came with the perk ofbeen determined by the rhythm of hoof beats. And
going on ‘test’ rides in locations such asshe loves it that way. A couple of years ago Webb
Costa Rica, Mexico, Ireland, England, Scotland, Italy,cut back her work schedule to just assist with the
France, Spain and Greece! First hand she felt thecontent and design of the promotional material of the
exhilaration of galloping across a beach in Costa Ricacompany she worked for. But she realized how much
and the peace of mind a truly trustworthy equineshe missed the personal contact with clients and the
partner offers you in the breathtaking but foreignhorseback riding trips. It wasn’t long when she
countryside of Scotland.was approached by some of the facilities she had
Beyond the opportunity of going on equestrian tripsvisited on her trips with the request to represent
what Webb loved most about her job was thethem. Webb jumped on the opportunity and
personal contact with horsepeople. Through email andestablished her own equestrian travel agency
phone conversations she learned not just aboutHoofbeats International, Inc.
customer’s riding preferences and vacationWebb proudly represents nine different equestrian
styles but also about their families, including the familyfacilities in as many countries. She is able to offer
members with four hooves. Many customers kept upover two dozen different riding trips through
a friendly acquaintance with Webb after returningHoofbeats International, Inc. Whether it is a once in a
from their vacation. As Webb says, "once you startlifetime dream trip or an annual group vacation, Webb
talking about horses you are family."is happy that she can offer to make people’s
Like her clients, Webb is a horse person in private lifedreams come true. She thinks "that everyone who
as well. Nearly fifteen years ago her Thoroughbredloves horses should experience the excitement and
Quarter horse gelding Cherokee River developedfun of taking a riding vacation!