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We can enter a competition and worry about whose in our class, what the judges will give us, where we will place, what our horses will do. We can worry about all these things we have no control over and let our nerves get the better of us. Then
"Negative emotions are just signals, they're just triggers, they're letting you know that you are now focused on something outside your control."In order to be able to create more calm within different situations you face, it's important to r
Whether you’re at a competition or just training your horse at home our confidence can hold us back. In this episode I share tips on how you can improve your confidence easily, with simple steps you can apply to each and every ride.Read the w
As a rider its important that we set goals, but equally important is that those goals are realistic and appropriate to you as a rider and most importantly appropriate to your horse. Every rider has different abilities, history and skill level,
No one likes quitting or giving up on their goals and dreams in life, but so often I see people just settling and not willing to step outside their comfort zone. You see in order to achieve your goals it requires you to stretch yourself a littl
Learn in this episode how to control your response to what others think and learn strategies to improve your mindset.In dressage, we are trotting down a centre line and asking someone’s opinion on how our training is going at this level. We h
This is the audio version of my article I wrote 13 Ways To Build Stronger Bones And Prevent Injuries. One of the biggest issues however as we age is the health of our cartilage. Strip away the skin, fascia, muscles, organs, blood vessels of a
This is the audio version of my article I wrote here about the 10 principles of mindset I run you through what mindset means to me today and delve deep into each principle to help you grasp some foundations you can apply to your mindset and
Tune in here or where ever your favourite source is at youtube, itunes, podbean, stitcher or spotify. My aim is to bring you an episode a week, so if you have any thing you would like me to discuss please do let me know.I look forward to b
Tune in here or where ever your favourite source is at youtube, itunes, podbean, stitcher or spotify. My aim is to bring you an episode a week, so if you have any thing you would like me to discuss please do let me know.I look forward to brin
Tune in here or where ever your favourite source is at youtube, itunes, podbean, stitcher or spotify. My aim is to bring you an episode a week, so if you have any thing you would like me to discuss please do let me know.I look forward to b
Tune in here or where ever your favourite source is at youtube, itunes, podbean, stitcher or spotify. My aim is to bring you an episode a week, so if you have any thing you would like me to discuss please do let me know.I look forward to brin
Tune in here or where ever your favourite source is at youtube, itunes, podbean, stitcher or spotify. My aim is to bring you an episode a week, so if you have any thing you would like me to discuss please do let me know.I look forward to brin
Tune in here or where ever your favourite source is at youtube, itunes, podbean, stitcher or spotify. My aim is to bring you an episode a week, so if you have any thing you would like me to discuss please do let me know.I look forward to brin
Tune in here or where ever your favourite source is at youtube, itunes, podbean, stitcher or spotify. My aim is to bring you an episode a week, so if you have any thing you would like me to discuss please do let me know.I look forward to b
In this episode I discuss my article about How Much Exercise Should I Be Doing Around My Riding? and go over the common question as to whether or not horse riding is exercise and if you need to do anything outside of riding to become fitter in
You may have heard that your morning routine can set the tone for your day and that your morning routine is something you should pay attention to. I totally agree, but here’s the thing, to be truly successful it’s about your daily routine. Y
In this episode I talk about mindset more and how you can build a stronger mindset with some simple daily habits. In doing so you will build more resilience and be able to stay more immune to negativity.Tune in here or where ever your favouri
Learning how to say no and what to say yes to is actually a skill. Because it can be so easy to say yes to everything, however when you do, you end up completely overcommitted and not able to do what you actually want to do.I get asked a lot
In this episode I discuss why sleeping more can help your riding and why it should be given the attention it deserves.Yes I am suggesting you sleep more!Easier said than done, but so incredibly important. Our body recovers and repairs while
Dealing with competition nerves can be exhausting and can really make a huge impact on how you perform. In this episode I share what I try to do to control competition nerves and share what I do to be fully prepared on the day.Mindset is every
Learn how a Foundation of Movement can help with your dressage stamina and overall sense of wellbeing as a dressage rider.How much are you moving off your horse each day?In this episode, I discuss the importance of a foundation of movemen
Understand why mindset plays such an important role in dressage and all horse riding. Learn how you can begin to improve it today.This episode I wanted to Introduce the DRT System and why mindset is such a huge component this.Dressage is a t
Understand why core strength is important for all horse riding and why in particular it should be a focus when you start.This episode we talk all about the core strength required for horse riding, particularly dressage.The way you carry your
Understand why dressage rider hip flexibility is something to be taken seriously if you are wanting to enjoy your riding in many years to come.Today on the show I discuss your hips and why they play such a pivotal part in your riding.Your hi
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