Visualization is one of the most-talked about sports psychology tools. The research is clear that athletes of all disciplines who regularly engage in visualization outperform those who don’t. In fact, surveys reveal that 100% of Olympic track and field...
As a trainer, I believe it is rather important to be a great example for our students and clients. They look up to us, often mimic and act similar to us. The younger students, kids, and adults around the barn, or even others on the show grounds see them...
Ever watched a top competitor in the arena and thought to yourself, "It must be nice. She has a lot of talent and a nice horse. It's easy to see why she is so confident and successful." From the outside, excellence looks effortless. That's why we call...
A difficult horse can cause copious amounts of frustration. I get it; some days you just want to hop on your fuzzy friend and go for a relaxing ride. Sometimes a sassy horse may have other ideas. This was my experience with my first horse. The first...
In the previous two articles, the nature of the equine industry and the impact of equine expositions was explored along with an overview of what it takes to create and host a large equine exposition that brings in “big names and big companies” to help...
The Future Of Equine Expositions: Regional Success! In the previous three articles in this series, the nature of the equine industry and the impact of equine expositions was explored along with an overview of what it takes to create and host a large...
Attending your horse's very first show can be an exciting, fun time for both of you, but it can be stressful too. Preparation and planning are vital if you are to survive with your pride and enthusiasm intact. Do your homework at home; not just before...
There is nothing like a neck of perfect plaits to add a professional finishing touch to your show day turn-out. It's not as easy as it looks however and despite our best efforts, most of us have ended up with an uneven row of hairy golf balls on show...
I know it's a tad early for Spring Cleaning, but it is a good time to check everything out & get prepared for spring. Springtime is the time when most all things bloom, including horse shows, trail rides, competition & non competition riding. Doing...
Does everyone out there know the show Dance Moms? Well recently they started making a show called Cheer Moms as well. I personally believe that there should be a show about Show Moms. At least at the shows I have been to, there have been crazy moms. ...
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