In this video I discuss a friend’s experience of feeling self-conscious and distracted during a private riding lesson with a trainer she admired.

Her feeling is natural due to our innate desire to connect and be approved by others.

I then suggest a simple tool for handling such feelings: asking oneself what one’s job is at that moment. In this case, my friend’s job was to gather information and feedback.

I introduced the concept of “pinging” (recently learned by Dr. Stephanie Burns), which involves directing one’s brain to focus on something specific—in this case, hearing and integrating the trainer’s information into the ride—undistracted.

I emphasized the importance of setting an intention to tune into the experience’s purpose and integrate the feedback received.

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It’s Barb, and I’m here with my favorite boy, Nic.

I want to tell you about some things that happened this past week.

First, my husband and I called a good friend because we knew his shoulder was sore. It turned out that he had a shoulder infection and was in the hospital. His shoulder replacement had become infected, which was quite serious, so he was in the hospital.

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For several weeks, I’ve hosted a Webinar Series with Dr. Stephanie Burns, a specialist in adult learning and the human brain and body.

The series focuses on transforming our thoughts about what’s possible as we age, our perception of time, and strategies for experiencing an enriched life regardless of age.

After each webinar, I’ve enjoyed offering some “Cowgirl Perspectives” on how the ideas of that week’s webinar can be incorporated into “horse life.”

Last week, we briefly explored the topic of fear, primarily as it relates to returning to riding after an accident.

This week’s video is a clip from one of my “Cowgirl Perspectives.”

If you haven’t joined us already, there’s still time. This work is truly life-changing.

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Hello, my beautiful friends.

Oh my gosh. It is the most magnificently sunny, balmy winter day. And perhaps where you are, too, the weather is improving.

Being on my boy and taking a little ride feels so great.

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I watched an interview with Novak Djokovic. I was fascinated by how he handled himself to stay courageous during a lengthy tennis match. He used scripting to encourage himself to believe in himself and focus on his job in the game and stay on track.

Enjoy. There’s a little humor at the beginning and end of the video.

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This week’s message is one of the most powerful ideas that can help you stay focused on the process of riding (or doing anything 😊!) – and adopting a mindset that frees you to see options and take advantage of unforeseen opportunities that can supercharge your new year’s goals.

Things were quiet on the Schulte front. I was going to make a video for you, but I got the funk instead and lost my voice.

I hope you enjoy my perspectives of looking ahead into 2025.

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We always have a blast making our annual Christmas video.

It’s a one-take shoot, so what you see is what you get—and we never know what you’ll get. LOL.

Here’s wishing you blessings from our house to yours.

Merry Christmas and lots of love,

Barb

PS: As always, We love hearing from you! Please leave a note!

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This is a festive time of year, with so much going on. As this year winds down, I reflect on 2024 and look forward to next year.

I want to share something I learned that might initially seem obvious.

Still, it’s like anything else: as you explore the different layers of an idea or skill, you discover something new you can experience, learn, and make meaningful for your personal preferences and unique situations.

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This past week, I received a lovely email from Jill, who made the $15,000 Amateur World Finals Cutting in Fort Worth. For those who don’t cut, that’s a big deal! Congratulations, Jill! You go, girl!

Her email made me think it would be fun to hear from you about whatever made you smile or that you’re proud of as you look back over 2024 and acknowledge the people, horses, and things that contributed to your success.

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