A Re-energizing Walk
It was a beautiful day in Texas. I was with my boy, Nick.
I’ve been home for a couple of days after quite a stint away. It’s interesting that when you put out a lot of emotional and physical energy, it’s essential to restore your energy.
And that’s one of my favorite ideas I’ve learned over the years, whether it’s in a moment when you’re riding—you and your horse take a breath—or if it’s in the bigger picture for sleep – or if it’s in the bigger picture coming home and allowing your body to recharge.
That’s what this video is all about.
A Question About Grief
Last week I did a video about no resistance to challenges, and it was really more about the kinds of things that come up as we’re riding, say, bad weather, the ground, judges, someone’s comments – those kinds of things.
It could also be our own inner voice saying detrimental things.
I was thrilled to see the comments and hear from you. I love that and I always know what’s ringing true for you so thank you.
One of the comments asked how does that idea apply to grief? I thought that was a really good question.
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This No-Resistance to Challenges Mindset
Today, I want to tell you something that came up this week in our cutting class: I shared a mindset that is one of my favorites because it is so empowering. Inherent within it is a growth and resiliency mindset.
It’s about challenges and about not resisting them but embracing them.
Come Back to Center with Four Questions
Hello, it’s Barb. I want to share something that happened this past week.
Have you had the experience of learning an idea and using it successfully to help you stay focused or get back on the right track, but it just fades away over time? Then, all of a sudden, it pops up again, and you realize how valuable it is.
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Making An Impact; My Fellowship Student, Cailin
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Managing Self-Consciousness in Lessons
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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The Perfect Dynamic Duo
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.
Two Strategies for Walking Through Fear
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.
When Things Feel Like They’re Coming At You
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.
Calling Up Courage: Three Simple Tools
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.
“How to Sit Deeper, Part 3”
This video is one more in my “finding your seat” series of video for working a cow. I talk about why it is so important for you to be grounded in your center of balance as you put your hand down after making the cut and before working a cow.
“How to Sit Deeper, Part 2”
Previously I did Part 1 about developing a deeper seat as you work a cow.
This is Video 2 in that series. While it’s for all who work cattle (cutting, reined cow horse, and ranch cutting riders, etc,) there’s a message here for riders in all discipline.
I also focus on the role of using the horn in cultivating a deep seat.
This is the second video in a series for developing a deeper seat.
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