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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

Technology Distractions at the Barn

The uneasiness of being disconnected from a constantly online existence can ruin your barn time, urging you to reach for…

7 months ago

Energy Intelligence for Equestrians to Prevent Burnout

We hear a lot about “burnout” these days when it comes to work, but it can also happen when it…

8 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…

11 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