“What Does That Mean?”

When I use the term “Personal Performance,” I am referring to the skill set
within that gives you the tools to achieve your dreams. One person may want to overcome the fear of getting on a horse after a horrific accident. Another rider might dream of a world title.

Each desire is equally important. It is “personal.” It is what you want ….. so much so that you get super excited even thinking about that ride. That’s how you know if you have hit the PERSONAL part of the equation.

“Performance” is the going for it, the “doing” part. How you think and how you feel prior to, during, and after your ride have EVERYTHING to do with the results at the moment and in the future.

Enthusiasm and calmness can blend into an experience of confidence for you. You can achieve the results you desire.

The secret is to enjoy the journey as you learn very specific mental, emotional, and physical skills.

Now you are on your way to your best “Personal Performance.”


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  1. Diane Winzeler Kovach on Thu, 15th Jul 2010 7:17 pm

    2. Barbara,

    I wanted to thank you for the wonderful tools you have given me to use during competition. I’m a Rookie Reiner and in my second year with my little home grown mare. I have had some success but in the past, frequently let my nerves and my fear stop me from having consistent rides.

    A month or so ago a good friend of mine gave me a copy of your Mentally Tough Riding training course along with a cassette called Love the Battle. I started through the course and listed to the tape. I got it! It worked! It wasn’t my focus that was lacking it was the ability to control my emotions. My riding began to improve by leaps and bounds.

    Then to the cherry on top. Last weekend I went to a local affiliate show and won my class the first day with a great score. The second day things starting going wrong. My pre-ride routine was disturbed and shortened. I became very irritated and felt a very bad mood coming over me. Many negative thoughts started to arise in my mind and doubts of a good performance were strong. I knew that I need to change how I felt or I wasn’t going to have a good ride so I started going through my checklist for IPS. I played a great song in my head, I reminded myself how much fun showing is and that I love the challenge of making it happen. I made myself smile and put on my competitive face. By the time I made it to the show pen I did actually feel good, confident and ready to show. I won the class.

    My goal is to win the NRHA Rookie of the Year this year. I feel you have given me the piece of the puzzle that was missing in my riding and the final tools necessary to make it happen.

    Thank you from the bottom of my heart.

    Sincerely,

    Diane Winzeler Kovach
    Ione, CA

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