Anna Blake was born in Cavalier County, North Dakota, in 1954, the youngest daughter of a farm family. She is a horse advocate, writer, speaker, and equine professional, teaching communication skills and dressage to horses and riders of all disciplines. She’s the award-winning author of two books: Stable Relation, a Memoir of One Woman’s Spirited Journey Home, by Way of the Barn, and Relaxed & Forward: Relationship Advice from Your Horse. Previously, a self-employed goldsmith for thirty-five years, showing one-of-a-kind artwork in galleries from coast to coast. Her Denver studio and gallery was shared with generations of good dogs and she dabbled in writing screenplays, one of which was produced independently. She posts a successful, yet unconventional blog (www.annablakeblog.com) about life on her farm and horse training from a unique perspective that affirms her humorous and inspirational approach to understanding, training and loving animals. A second blog about writing can be found on her author website (www,annablake.com). Thank you for stopping by.