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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Of course it’s always fun to let down and have a good time, but did you know how much of a positive effect that has on riding your horse?

Read this and notice how you feel.

Did you hear the story about three different guys and their marriages?

The first man told his new wife to do the dishes and house cleaning. It took a couple of days, but on the third day he came home to see a clean house and the dishes washed.

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Learn How to Let Go, Trust Yourself, and Tap Into Your True Talent and Skill

Do your hands and seat come naturally and spontaneously … or … do you analyze everything you do?

Try this test.

Crumple up a piece of paper and set a trash can 15 feet away. Your objective is to toss the paper into the basket using two patterns of thought.

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Here are two closely related questions I received on this topic:

1. How can you get enough physical practice off the horse to build enough time to be really world-class (the 10,000 hours)? Will visualization really work?

2. The closest trainer is 2 hours away, so I do the best I can on my own and take clinics as often as I can. I was wondering how often I should be riding my two horses to stay competitive? I really seem to get hard on myself when I can’t find the time to ride as often as I think I should.

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Here are the Five Areas I Covered During That Class:

• A review of the basic tenants of this training
• An explanation of a very practical three-part framework for constantly improving your mental game and helping you turn your challenges into strengths
• Strategic ways to help you overcome your fears using the specific example of recovering from a horse accident
• Powerful tools that work to help you replace pre-competition jitters with confidence and focus
• Answers to your live questions

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Seek errors as I ride my horse?

What we all strive for is to stay focused, confident, calm, and energized in ANY situation. Emphasis is on the word “any”!

When you feel good, you ride well.

When you are frustrated, angry, distracted, worried, making excuses, or doubting yourself, you WILL ride somewhere below your best.

One of the most challenging times to stay positive and focused is when we make mistakes!

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1. The results of a survey I did late last year about your fears, concerns, and desires to improve in the mental game department of riding.

2. Nine expanded training strategies I have been working on for the past couple of years.

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