Tag: horse shows
Fear of Riding Horses
Were you born a fearless person?
I wasn’t. I always had to deal with my feelings of fear and worry about getting hurt. And it...
How to Reinvent and Rebrand Yourself
Did you see the final report about Prince's death? Painkiller addiction. And guess why?
All I ever heard, it was from jumping down from up...
Angry at Your Horse; The Reason Your Performance is Down
Angry at Your Horse? Or maybe just frustrated or annoyed?
Red Flag! Did you see the video of the “heiress” that fell off in the...
Comparing Yourself to Other Athletes?
Comparing yourself to other riders … is that you?
Ok, admit it. It’s hard not to look at other riders that are better than...
Sports Parents with High Expectations
Are you one of those sports parents with high expectations? (My husband was.) Or are you a trainer or an equestrian who is a perfectionist?...
Time to Change Trainers/Barns?
“My trainer was harping on me … “
“My trainer was barking at me …”
“My trainer was yelling at me …”
Really? Who were you...
Perfectionism Destroys Success
REALITY IS A CHOICE
I was VERY excited to talk to my equestrian client, Robin (not her real name), after her second championship ribbon since...
Easily Distracted and Tough to Catch? The Wild Pony Syndrome.
Are you an easily distracted athlete or professional that suffers from running around all over the place? Do you find it difficult to schedule...
6 Reasons for Not Giving Participation Awards.
Should we give participation awards?
I recently went to a pony class at a horse show and saw a stack of “didn’t win/participation ribbons” that...