mental skills
Brain Games: Equestrian Neuroscience
By tapping the power of neuroscience and the miracle of brain plasticity, spending just a few minutes a day practicing…
Groundwork for the Human
Groundwork can be an essential part of horse training and is quite beneficial to our equines for a variety of…
Harness Your Monkey Mind: Be More Mindfully Present Around Horses
Does time spent with your horse feel more distracted and scattered, rather than present and meaningful? If so, you’re not…
Similarities Between Yoga and Horsemanship
When working with horses, do you ever notice feeling rushed or tense? Maybe you find you’re holding your breath. Or,…
Calm Your Horse Show Anxiety
Horse showing can be a double-edged sword. When it goes well, it’s the best; but when it goes wrong it…
Should You Hire a Riding Coach?
Mental skills and mental toughness are as much a part of riding as horsemanship and training. Whether you need help…
Preparing for Competition: Self-Reflection
The following is an excerpt from Winning with Horses, by Adam Snow and Shelley Onderdonk, DVM, about preparing for competition…
Visualization Skills for Riders
By using correct visualization techniques, you can improve your riding performance in the show ring without any extra miles under…
Your Equestrian Wellness & Fitness Journey
The start of a new year is the perfect time to reassess our wellness regimens as equestrians, as well as…
Regaining Confidence as a Rider
If you’ve ridden horses for any length of time, you know that falling is part of the process. Some riders…