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Growing up learning to ride in the hunter/jumper part of the horse world, I don't remember horses really getting breaks. Sure, they may have had 2-3 days off, or maybe a week off, around Christmas....
It is just a plain fact that if you ride horses, you will have bad days.
You will have bad rides.
You will fall off.
This sport is too demanding, too technical, too difficult, and relies on not...
There are so many directions and ideas on this subject, but let's start here with this brutally honest fact:
If you want to get the best out of your horse, they need to be happy.
A happy horse will...
The Importance of a Growth Mindset
Adopt the growth mindset, not the fixed mindset.
With a growth mindset, you're always capable of broadening your views and abilities.
Don't say "I'm not...
This was a picture I posted a long time ago showing how much wear Jack’s shoes and nails took in one cycle.
But it’s also a very apt example to help me explain a mental tool you...
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