The Plaidcast – Inside Your Ride with Geoffrey Hesslink

The Plaidcast – Inside Your Ride with Geoffrey Hesslink

The Plaid Horse presents “Inside Your Ride” with mental skills coach Tonya Johnston. Today, Tonya talks mental skills with Geoffrey Hesslink, a young professional who was recently second in the USHJA International Hunter Derby Finals in his first time ever competing...
Practical Horseman Column: Fun as a Key to Success

Practical Horseman Column: Fun as a Key to Success

How to enjoy and succeed during the big moments ” … their desire to actually relish and enjoy the experience of finals was also quite significant in the biggest equitation victories of their careers.” Last year, TJ O’Mara and Hunter...
Practical Horseman Column: Pre-Ride Routines 101

Practical Horseman Column: Pre-Ride Routines 101

Whether you are feeling “flat” or “nervous”, channeling your energy productively is the key to success. “Remind yourself that you do in fact (1) need your energy and (2) have control over it.” Read about how to do this in an excerpt...