Equestrian Performance Mindset

What happens when you finally reach the level you’ve been working towards… and instead of feeling proud, you start wondering whether you actually belong there? In this episode of the Equestrian Performance Mindset...

Have you ever walked out of a dressage test thinking, “That actually felt really good!”… only to see your score and wonder, “How on earth did I get that?” You’re not alone. In this episode of the Equestrian Performance...

What if you haven't actually forgotten how to ride? What if the skills are still there, but pressure, nerves and overthinking are getting in the way of accessing them? In this episode of the Equestrian Performance...

What if becoming a better rider doesn't mean you'll feel less pressure? In fact, what if the opposite is true? As you progress, the pressure can actually change. The expectations become bigger, the stakes become higher...

Do you ever feel like you're trying to be everything to everyone; and somehow, despite doing so much, you still feel like you're falling behind? You're not alone. In this episode of the Equestrian Performance Mindset...

What if the very thing you're trying hardest to avoid is actually the fastest route to becoming the rider you want to be? In this episode, I and Lorna dive into one of the biggest mindset challenges riders face: the...

Life has a way of reminding us what truly matters. In this heartfelt episode of the Equestrian Performance Mindset Podcast, I and Lorna return after taking time away following the heartbreaking loss of two riders in the...

What if the moments that make you feel the most uncomfortable are actually the moments where you're growing the most? In this episode of the Equestrian Performance Mindset Podcast, I reflect honestly on my very first...

What if the best mindset for competition isn't confidence at all? After experiencing a fall before stepping up a level, many riders believe they need to "feel confident again" before they're ready to compete. But what...

Falling off is part of riding.   But for many riders, it's not the fall itself that keeps them stuck, it's the story they tell themselves afterwards. In this episode, we answer a listener's question about returning...

Have you ever left a competition feeling disappointed because the scoreboard didn't reflect how hard you've been working? You're not alone. In this episode, we dive into one of the biggest mindset traps riders fall...

Many riders believe they need more confidence before they can jump bigger fences, move up a level, or perform well under pressure. But what if confidence isn't actually the problem? In this episode, we dive into why...

Do you keep telling yourself you'll start when you feel more confident, more prepared, or more ready? Whether it's entering your first competition, moving up a level, coming back from a break, riding after an injury, or...

Have you ever found yourself wondering: Am I good enough? What will people think? Am I ready for this level? What if I mess up? You're not alone. In this episode, I and Lorna dive deep into one of the most common...

<p>Have you ever walked out of the arena thinking: “Why did I do that? I KNOW better.”</p> <p>Maybe you tense up in a showjumping round, lean forward at fences, hold your breath cross-country, freeze hacking out, or...