“How to Develop Great Relationships with Your Cutting Horse Helpers, Part II”
How to Receive Clear, Helpful Information in the Show Pen
It is truly an extraordinary thing that cutters help fellow competitors win in the show pen.
Sometimes as a non-pro, you may find it tough to develop an easy-flowing, truly helpful communication that works FOR YOU with your helpers.
A common problem is that two herdholders sometimes inadvertently say two very different things at the same time.
Or, one or more helpers may chatter so much that you can’t think. Or, a helper may use a loud voice, and your body freezes.
“How to Improve Your Horsemanship and Your Mental Focus in One Easy Exercise”
Why is it that whatever we don’t like about things just seems to POP out, and dominate our thoughts?
Did you know you can say 10 complimentary things to someone, but the positive effects of those “nice” things do not impact someone as strongly as one comment perceived as negative?
When I do clinics, I always say, “If you take away only one mental strategy, let it be this, ‘Focus on what you want … not on what you don’t want.’”
For example, if you are trying to overcome nerves, the only way you will succeed is if you find ways to condition a feeling of calmness to replace your anxiety. Trying to “not be nervous” will only make you more nervous.



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