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Cowboy Strong

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Introduction	Welcome to Cowboy Strong! My name is JR Hull, and I’m excited to share my journey with you. For over 30 years, I thrived as a software engineer, but life led me back to where I truly belong. When a family illness brought me home, I reconnected with the horse world and rediscovered my passion. It started with a Paint mare named Satara, whose challenges rekindled my love for horses. That journey led to performing in the Ramona Outdoor Play and wrangling for a TV pilot. I spent five years at Manzanita Ranch, helping veterans with PTSD through the healing power of horses, and later joined Sanctuary Stable, an Equine-Assisted Learning (EAL) facility. These experiences deepened my belief in the transformative connection between humans and horses. Blending my tech background and love for horses, I created apps like OpenTrail to track trail miles, EquiPath to enhance training, and StableVitals for horse health tracking. With over 13 years of horsemanship, I’ve gained a profound appreciation for these majestic creatures and the bonds they inspire.

Introduction

Welcome to Cowboy Strong! My name is JR Hull, and I’m excited to share my journey with you. For over 30 years, I thrived as a software engineer, but life led me back to where I truly belong. When a family illness brought me home, I reconnected with the horse world and rediscovered my passion. It started with a Paint mare named Satara, whose challenges rekindled my love for horses. That journey led to performing in the *Ramona Outdoor Play* and wrangling for a TV pilot. I spent five years at Manzanita Ranch, helping veterans with PTSD through the healing power of horses, and later joined Sanctuary Stable, an Equine-Assisted Learning (EAL) facility. These experiences deepened my belief in the transformative connection between humans and horses. Blending my tech background and love for horses, I created apps like *OpenTrail* to track trail miles, *EquiPath* to enhance training, and *StableVitals* for horse health tracking. With over 13 years of horsemanship, I’ve gained a profound appreciation for these majestic creatures and the bonds they inspire.