Prep Well; Go with the Flow
It’s a beautiful summer morning here in Texas.
I’m having a good time working on short videos for my new Shine in the Show Pen program, which covers many different aspects of showing.
I just finished doing a series of videos on preparation, which, as you know, is enormous for showing.
Evaluating Your Horse at a Show
Hey, it’s Barb. I’m sitting on a friend’s horse in our arena, getting ready to work some cattle this morning and to work him out of the herd. Things are pretty informal at our place now. The cows are saying hi, and you know, they like to have a little snack before they start working.
You may or may not know that I’m doing a free workshop on showing, which has four parts. It’s called ShowingUP. The idea is that there are six pieces of showing—six aspects six considerations.
Showing UP!
Hey, it’s Barb.
Thank you for your comments and input about showing, what it means to you and your different challenges. They’ve helped me put the final touches on a new live and FREE workshop, Showing Up, which will be released early this week. I’ll email you when it’s ready.
For those of you who show, go to clinics, or ride in front of other people, the entire experience is so much more than what you only see on the outside and what the results are.
Champion Traits – Yours and Theirs
Hey, it’s Barb, and I’m so excited because the Olympics begin this week.
I love to watch the Olympics for a couple of different reasons. I enjoy the interviews, and of course, I love the great performances. I love to study their pre-ride (well, I call it pre-ride with horses), pre-run, and pre-event rituals (what they do before they go in). I also enjoy watching how they handle errors.
There’s just so much to observe.
A Collection of Fine Art
I actively competed with show horses from when I was a young girl (about ten years ago!!!) to 2017.
Growing up, it was in youth events. Later, from college days on, it was mainly in the cutting arena.
As life goes and is meant to be, my perspectives and what I’ve learned from research, other people, my students, and my own experiences have shaped my views of what it takes to create a competitive life that fits you, your horse, and what you want to do.
The Heart of Confidence with Your Horse and Within Yourself
No matter what we’re aspiring to learn in our riding lives, whether it’s more about the nature of horses, perfecting a maneuver, or staying grounded and focused in the moment, there are always more layers to explore and exciting new insights to gain.
Sometimes, we’re up for the learning adventure with all of its ups and downs. We believe in ourselves and know we’re enough.
Of course, sometimes, we waver. That’s natural.
Your Most Powerful Personal Advisor
Dr. Jim Loehr has been, and still is, an incredible mentor to me.
Last year, I videoed an interview with him. We covered a LOT of ground.
Today, I’m sharing the video with you, including your inner voice, the expectations of others, etc.
You’ll discover who your most powerful personal advisor is – and it may not be who comes to your mind first!
Enjoy.
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You’re Already a Hero
I have a mini-podcast for you this week.
It’s one of my favorite topics because it goes right to the heart – the idea of being enough.
Toward the end of the podcast, I share a tip that I heard this week that, to me, was simple and profound.
Listener warning: I recorded this in the pasture so the audio is a little noisy in places, but I hope you love the message anyway!
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Resiliency is Life Support
Think of someone you admire.
Next, a question – why is that person so extraordinary to you?
As you read on, please keep them in mind.
What is it about them that you admire?
Saying Yes and Showing Up
One morning, during our Cowgirl Spring Adventure Retreat in Moab, Utah, this past week, I had a few quiet moments. I was reflecting on how much magic life has to offer when we take the risk of showing up and saying yes to experiences we are attracted to—or sometimes just invited to. We never know what special things can happen unless we just say yes, go for it, and see what happens.
“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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