Like many horsewomen, I started as a young girl obsessed with horses. Nights would bring dreams of riding across fields with a galloping horse underneath me. Growing up in the hunter/jumper world, that dream became reality, and for several...
By tapping the power of neuroscience and the miracle of brain plasticity, spending just a few minutes a day practicing brain-focused activities can help equestrians in many ways. Whether we want to reduce anxiety, distraction or performance jitters or...
Groundwork can be an essential part of horse training and is quite beneficial to our equines for a variety of reasons, one of which is to help bring the horse’s body and mind into focus. But have you ever...
Does time spent with your horse feel more distracted and scattered, rather than present and meaningful? If so, you’re not alone. This is just part of being human and having a mind! And sometimes that mind simply becomes the...
Being an equestrian and a horse owner is a time-consuming and expensive lifestyle. Because of this, it can be easy to lose sight of the fact that riding, horse ownership, and your time at the barn is only one...
These three winter fitness tips for equestrians will help keep your body strong and limber even when the weather may put riding on the back burner.For many equestrians, winter means a change in routine. Bitter cold winds, freezing hands,...
You’ve likely heard that many top athletes are doing Pilates. What is this magical workout, and how is it so effective in improving performance—including in the saddle? Read on to find out how Pilates can be helpful for equestrians.Pilates...
When working with horses, do you ever notice feeling rushed or tense? Maybe you find you’re holding your breath. Or, maybe you feel centered, calm, and present. You might observe these same things on the yoga mat while dialing...
Horse showing can be a double-edged sword. When it goes well, it’s the best; but when it goes wrong it can really go wrong—and have long-lasting effects on your confidence and self-esteem.Once you’ve been rattled, it’s hard to calm...
Mental skills and mental toughness are as much a part of riding as horsemanship and training. Whether you need help moving past a bad experience or leveling up in competition, a riding coach can help you remove obstacles in...
