The Heartwarming Hill Country Equestrian Lodge, with Dianne Lindig Lovett

During the week between Christmas and New Years, Elise had the opportunity to stay a week at the Hill Country Equestrian Lodge, just outside Bandera, Texas. While there, she met Dianne Lindig Lovett — a talented equestrian in riding, training, and competing; and the lodge's co-owner. Taken by her story, wonderful hospitality, and love for horses, Elise asked Dianne on the spot to be a guest on Because of Horses — and very happily, she agreed!   This episode, join Elise and Dianne as they talk about how she and her husband met, married, and returned to her beloved hometown, Bandera — the Cowboy Capital of the World — to find this beautiful spot in the Texas Hill Country. Their story is heartwarming and delightful and full of fascinating insight into history, culture, and human nature.   Topics of Discussion: [1:30] Dianne’s earliest memory of her love for horses. [4:20] How Dianne maintains her love for horses while running the lodge 24/7. [7:35] What it’s like for Dianne to see someone experience her lodge and horses for the first time. [9:15] About the unique horses at Dianne’s lodge. [18:29] How Dianne and her husband met in Dallas, Texas; moving back to her hometown in Bandera and opening their lodge together. [24:47] Peter’s (Dianne’s husband) experience and willingness to go along with a horse-based business. [25:55] How Peter and Dianne took the leap of opening their lodge. [29:33] Reading and answering listener feedback! [32:03] About Elise’s experience at the lodge and its tranquility (no wifi, TVs, or cell service). [41:10] Dianne’s insights into the 55-acre natural area adjacent to the lodge. [48:16] Some of the other natural features of the Hill Country Equestrian Lodge. [51:50] More of Elise’s experiences at the lodge and some of her and Dianne’s favorite aspects that set it apart from other ranch vacation venues. [1:02:08] How Dianne keeps her horses healthy, happy, and engaged on the ranch with guests coming and going. [1:07:05] Where to find out more about Dianne and her lodge online.   Know Someone Inspirational, Whose Life Has Been Forever Changed Because of Horses? Because of Horses would love to get to share their story! To recommend someone please send an email to [email protected].   Discover More About this Week’s Guest — Dianne Lovett Website: HillCountryEquestLodge.com Facebook: HCEL’s page and Dianne’s page. Phone # (830)-796-7950   Mentioned in this Episode: Hill Country Equestrian Lodge Because of Horses Episode: “Taking Equestrian Sports to the NCAA, College Scholarships, and Competing in the Big 12, with Oklahoma State’s Coach, Larry Sanchez”   Like what you hear? Because of Horses would love to hear your feedback! Please email [email protected] to send Because of Horses your thoughts.   To Support the Podcast: Donate on Paypal to help keep Because of Horses running — all amounts are welcome! Subscribe: RSS Feed, iTunes, Google Play, TuneIn, Stitcher, and Player FM