The Mindful Equestrian

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The Mindful Equestrian

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Performance coaching for equestrians wanting to achieve more positive results in all aspects of the Hunter/Jumper lessons and clinics.

Mindfulness is the practice of being present in every moment, not worrying about what was or what might be. A mindful rider is able to focus on what is happening right now with themselves and their horse, maintaining low stress and a higher ability for top performance. My clinics combine my 35+ years of experience in the hunter/jumper industry (AHSA/USEF, IHSA, Equine Science Professor Hunt Seat Morrisville State College), mindfulness training and coach training and certification (International Coach Academy) to give riders strategies and tools for better mental focus and riding success. Each rider is considered individually and supported with the tools that will work best for them. The benefits from the performance coaching can also be carried into day to day life since we mirror the same issues in our riding that we do in other areas of our lives. Mindfulness then becomes a whole life practice and success tool. Performance coaching for riders of all disciplines who want more a positive experience whenever riding and competing. Group seminars available as well as private phone coaching sessions. Add a performance coaching seminar to your riding clinic. Over 35 years experience training hunters/jumpers and students.

10/29/2026

Embrace your authentic self as a rider, instead of molding yourself into what you believe others expect. Release the pressure to fit in and celebrate your individuality. Remember, there's only one you—cherish your uniqueness and let it shine!

10/28/2026

Do you strive for perfection in everything you do? While it's commendable to aim high, chasing perfection can be limiting. Fear of making mistakes can erode your confidence, keeping you stuck in worry. Embrace your mistakes and learn from them instead. Focus on improvement rather than perfection, and you'll discover that true confidence lies in growth and progress.

10/27/2026

Mistakes and failures are often considered to be negative occurrences instead of opportunities to grow and learn. This thought process often keeps one stuck in a cycle of judgement. It becomes impossible to move forward as the fear of making mistakes and failing becomes stronger than the drive to move forward through the struggle, reflect on what has happened and learn along the way. Good riding requires more than passion. It takes perseverance and grit.

The most successful riders are not afraid of making mistakes as they know that is how they get better and grow. Successful riders have goals and make a plan to achieve them. When their path towards their goals is blocked they find ways around the road block and create a new path. New goals are always being set. There is no end to their journey as they know there is no such thing as perfection. Perfection implies an end to learning and growing. Successful riders see learning as limitless.

The advice I give my riders wanting to have success in any level of riding is to have what author Carol Dwek calls a growth mindset. Keep looking at failures as opportunities to grow and understand that with hard work and dedication there will be success. The success is actually in the process of the learning. There really is no end point. The passion is then for learning about riding not for winning.

10/26/2026

Regrets about the past really don't us any good. You can look back and learn from mistakes but then it's time to move forward and create a new story.

10/26/2026

Great weekend doing my monthly clinic on Saturday at Sablewood. As always, horses and riders were great! Then Sunday I judged at Wishing Tree Farm. It ended up being a smaller show but great fun! Many riders rode in costumes and we got to vote for the best. Thanks Barbara Ann Ferraro for inviting me back for another clinic and to Kelly Lasher for inviting me to judge. Also, thank you to Aimee LaPlante Walrath for great announcing and fun company! I didn't get pictures so I am sharing this fun shot of the hot air balloon I saw at the end of the day yesterday when I got home and took a walk.

10/25/2026

Our mindset shapes our reality, especially in the arena. Shift towards a positive outlook and watch your riding transform.

10/24/2026

One of the most common problems we can face in riding and in our lives is being afraid to step out of our comfort zones and try something different. It is so easy to say "what if." What if I fail? What if I look foolish? What if I get hurt? What if? What if? What if? It can go on and on. Yes, all of those "what ifs" can be possible, but more than likely they won't happen. The real "what if" to ask ourselves is "what if" I don't step out of my comfort zone? What opportunities will I miss? In what way will I stop growing? What possibilities will pass me by?

Take a chance and try new things. Take that chance to fail. I am not saying take chances without some reflective analysis. Some chances are just too dangerous and risky to take. But many aren't. So analyze the choices in front of you and then step outside of your comfort zone and take some risks. Be honest with yourself. Are you choosing not to take a chance with something because the risks far outweigh the potential benefits or is it because you are afraid to fail? If the latter is the reason, sit with your fears and then push through them to take the chance. Take the chance to grow and succeed in new things.

10/23/2026

The only way things change is by getting out there, working hard and making new things happen. Complaints and wishing will only serve to keep you in place spinning your wheels. You can do this!

10/22/2026

Let go of worry about what was and instead stay present and work on where you want to go next.

10/21/2026

Our brains are naturally inclined to detect danger and potential negativity first, so don't be too hard on yourself for having negative thoughts. However, not all perceived negative events are genuinely harmful. The fantastic news is that you can rewire your brain to recognize positive aspects more readily if you're willing to put in the effort to identify negative thoughts and replace them with potential positive outcomes. Embrace your freedom of choice!

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Sherrill, NY
13461

Telephone

+13154279498

Website

http://www.mindfulequestrian.com/

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