Find the Right Coach

Find the Right Coach

When, how and who to hire as a mental-skills professional “As you zipped along the highway going home from the barn today, you had some time to reflect on your riding. It was exciting and a little bit intimidating to realize that you feel ready to get some...
Yes, Teamwork Does Make the Dream Work

Yes, Teamwork Does Make the Dream Work

Mental skills coach Tonya Johnston and Olympian Allison Brock share tips for enhancing group cohesion at your barn. Absolutely great time of year to think about building/rebuilding/strengthening/appreciating all of your relationships at the barn! Thanks to Olympian...
Inside Your Ride: Harnessing the Power Of Observation

Inside Your Ride: Harnessing the Power Of Observation

Inside Your Ride: Harnessing the Power Of Observation Enhance confidence and abilities with active visualization and the outside-in principle. As we all hunker down into fall and winter weather at the barn, it may be a good time to think about your riding...
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...