Whether you're suffering from 'show nerves' or are afraid to ride at all, you may have been told by your friends, your coach, or even said to yourself
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Confident Horsemanship – Welcoming a New Year
As we leave 2013 behind and enter a new year, I thought it appropriate to share my most popular blog post from the past year. Confident Rider Tips
The Secret to Building Your Horse Riding Confidence
When I tell people that I lost my horse riding confidence a few years ago they usually have 2 reactions. First, they're surprised to find out how scared
Confident Rider Tips – 5 Fast & Simple Steps to Being a More Confident Rider (Today!)
How’s your self talk? You know that constant babble that whirls around inside your head. Is that voice – your own voice – your best friend or your
Thinking of Buying a Young Horse? Why It May Be the Wrong Choice for You
You’re thinking of buying a young horse so you (or your child) can develop a bond and learn together. Or maybe you want a horse that’s a ‘clean
Are You Expecting Too Much of Yourself or Your Horse?
We all want success and we want it now. We’ve been taught to “reach for the stars” and set big goals. As a result, sometimes we expect so
Women, Horses and Smooth Transitions – It’s about more than riding
Transitions. Change. Turning points. You can’t ride a horse without performing transitions – unless you’re just sitting on the horse not going anywhere. But, even if you don’t
Confident Rider Tips – 7 Tips to Help Improve Your Riding by Improving Your Mindset
What one thing distinguishes good riders from not-so-good riders and fearless riders from fearful riders? It is their mindset. You may have seen a less talented rider do
Confident Rider Tip #2 – Decreasing Uncertainty Builds Confidence
Most of us don’t like uncertainty. Uncertainty makes us nervous – even frightened. When you work with horses there is often uncertainty involved. That uncertainty may be because
Confident Rider #1 Tip ~ Breathe
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] The following post is an excerpt from my book ‘Confident Rider Confident Horse’: “Breathe with Calm Focused Breath I teach this technique to all of my students
