“The Power in a Pause”

Last January when Rob Leach, a trainer from Australia, came to Brenham and did a clinic at the ranch, I was reminded of a concept that I have since used more and more in my riding.

I am constantly amazed by it.

It is the power in a pause when you ride your horse.

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“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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