We all love to laugh.

But, what you may not know, is how important humor is regarding your ability to ride a horse at your highest ability.

Researchers learned years ago that for anyone to be “on”, to be their best, and to be successful, they must enjoy themselves, and have fun.

So, humor you might say, is serious business.

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Anyone who rides a horse reflects on the amount of trust he or she has in their horse from time to time. This is a natural part of riding.

Just as in any relationship, trust is a critical element of a healthy give-and-take exchange between two personalities.

As riders we need to trust our horse, and our horse needs to trust us for both parties to be at their best.

The dictionary defines trust as, “the reliance on the integrity and strength of a person or a thing,” or “a person on whom one relies”.

Sometimes, when things aren’t going so smooth, and you’re teetering a little about trusting your horse, it’s hard to decipher if the issue is about trusting your horse, or if it’s about trusting yourself. “Is it me; Is it him; Or is it a little bit of both?”

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Instead, Get Into a Good Story

I bet you love a good story.

I do. In fact, this past holiday season, for the first time in a while, I got immersed in reading a couple of great books. They took me away.

My husband, and I shared one of them. We read it out loud to each other. It was great. Tom just happened to discover it in a bookstore.

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Always There, Easy, and Not-so-Easy

This holiday, I’ve been doing a lot of reflecting about relationships.

I’ve also had a number of people ask me via email about sustaining healthy relationships.

This time of the year is a good time to discuss this topic because the holidays are classic for getting together with friends, and family.

We also slow down a little, so we have time to think about all those people who are involved with us in all the different dimensions of our lives.

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How often do you think, “I can do it!”?

And, then in the next second you have a super uncomfortable, shriveling moment of doubt.

You question yourself, “Can I, really?"

Innately, you know it feels so good to dream big. It’s energizing!

That’s because dreams and passion fuel our lives.

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Three Key Questions to Ask Yourself

Fall is often a time to reflect about what has transpired during the first three-quarters of the year.

You’ve got time now before the beginning of 2011 to think about what worked this year, what didn’t work, and what you would like to do in the future.

Maybe you want to buy, sell or trade your horse. Maybe you want to show more … or less. Maybe you’re content at the moment.

In this article, I’m suggesting three key questions to ask yourself when you make decisions.

They will help you stay on track with what makes you personally happy. It’s so easy for any number of reasons … ourselves, other people, circumstances … to make decisions that haven’t been thought out completely.

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Sometimes I hear, “It’s easier to communicate with my horse than it is with the people in my life!”

For some people that may be true. But, with a few minor adjustments in your communication style, you may be able to get a lot more of what you’re after.

One major truth remains. We have no control over other people. But, one thing we do always, always, always have control over is … how we respond to him/her.

Our responses pack power, too. They usually have a big impact on the direction of the conversation.

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You’re cruising along just fine.

Suddenly, that awful, tight, stomach knot spazzes-out in your tummy. Then, it goes north into your throat like a choke hold!

We’ve all felt that sensation. Nobody escapes it.

But, it’s not about the fact that you feel anything from nervousness to downright terror from time-to-time.

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And, Change is a Gift

There is always change in our horse lives.

This can happen when our horse has to be laid off. Or, we might experience a change in our financial capabilities to follow through on plans. Or, we might get the news that a trainer or a vet is moving. These are just a few examples. You fill in your own blanks.

Change is the only thing that is sure in our lives.

As I write this article, I am feeling that ultimate happy/sad state that change can bring. There’s a big change happening in my life right now.

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Move Your Emotions in a Targeted Direction With Songs

Want to ride your horse at his or her best and YOUR best any time, any where?

You can as you learn the skill of how to call up positive emotions on demand, no matter how your really feel.

To be a consistent rider, the goal is to feel calm, confident, cool, energized, focused, and enjoying yourself all simultaneously. This applies to a practice session, a show, or a trail ride.

Did you know that you can use music as a fun and powerful tool to do just that for you, automatically?

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