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Overcoming Riding Fear

Have you ever found yourself looking forward to going to the barn, but not wanting to ride? Or maybe you…

7 months ago

Brain Games: Equestrian Neuroscience

By tapping the power of neuroscience and the miracle of brain plasticity, spending just a few minutes a day practicing…

9 months ago

Groundwork for the Human

Groundwork can be an essential part of horse training and is quite beneficial to our equines for a variety of…

10 months ago

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…

10 months ago

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,…

1 year ago

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…

1 year ago

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…

1 year ago

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…

2 years ago

Visualization Skills for Riders

By using correct visualization techniques, you can improve your riding performance in the show ring without any extra miles under…

2 years ago

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…

2 years ago