03/10/2024
!!!!A POST OF GRATITUDE!!!!
A few months ago, I somewhat spontaneously decided that Dynamic Dressage was going to spend 6 months in Florida for the coming winter season. I was feeling too comfortable with my scenery, so in true Jess fashion, I went ALL IN without blinking and was soon signing the lease on a farm that I have admired from a distance during all of my past seasons in Florida, because if you’re going to go for it, go for what you want, right?? My mentality of jumping high and figuring out the landed later is always fun and exciting until I’m making that last step off of the cliff’s edge.. “Uhhh… how the hell are you going to fill this barn? Did you have to commit for so long?? Can you actually make this work??” The safety net in VA that I was detaching myself from in very rip-the-bandaid-off style tempting me to reconsider my decision to jump. But - I know myself. I know that when I make these big decisions that some may call risky, that I can put full faith in my judgment and gut instincts, and can rely on my internal track record of being able to come up with a Plan B, C, D, E in record timing when necessary.
WELL - I am so proud to say that, as of yesterday, a full month before our arrival to the stunning Casa Lusitana, that EVERY STALL is considered FULL for the entire 6 months. And everything else is completely ready to go in advance so we can hit the ground running on Nov 1 - contracts signed, supplies ordered, deliveries scheduled, everything possible paid for in advance… it’s all DONE. With 4 beautiful weeks to spare.
While some of you may be reading this and thinking, “yeah, so what, you’re just doing what a professional does”. Totally - I hear you. I’m technically not fulfilling any task outside of my normal roles and responsibilities as a professional. But, I am so PROUD of the business that I’m growing, the reputation that I’ve built that has filled 15 stalls for 6 months in f**king Florida with zero advertising, wellllllll before season starts… I am GRATEFUL for everyone standing on my side and am PROUD of the work I’m putting in and the fundamentals and integrity that I’m standing firmly on as I do so. I am so accustomed to getting s**t done and then running to the next task, because that’s how I function, but sometimes it’s nice to stop and take a look around!! I am 28 years old, I started this journey of relentless dream chasing with literally zero dollars, but a hell of lot of determination and faith in my gut, and while life can change in an instant and I do not feel the least bit entitled to success or immune from failure.. at this moment I am so proud of my hard work, my integrity, and my uncompromising ethics and values that have brought me the best clients, sponsors, and friends who are so supportive of these leaps of faith that I make. I am humbled and completely full of gratitude for those around me who give me a smile or a thumbs up as I keep forging down this path. I’ve said it before but know that I SEE all of the support and encouragement and kindness from EVERY individual, and it baffles and humbles me. I do not feel one ounce of entitlement to anyone’s kindness or acknowledgment, so when I receive it, I am beyond thankful and moved.
A mega THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU!!! Again and again and again. And then one more time.
Let’s ‘Av It!!!!!!!
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