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The Art of Science of Visualization
We all process information and experiences differently. Some of us love to listen to information. Others are visual. And then a percentage of us are mostly tuned into touch. I’m more auditory. I love to see things, too, but I...
It’s Not About Us
When we compete, it's easy to feel the pressure to get good results. We feel like all eyes are on us and our horses. After all, that's how success is measured, right? In this article, I suggest a perspective that shifts our focus to a more productive place, releases...
Here’s the Diff
What I’m about to tell you is the same for riders across the board; actually, it’s the same for humans across the board, but I’m going to give you an example from the cutting world. The National Cutting Horse Association just wrapped up its 2nd largest show of the...
This happens to everyone
I have two friends navigating the same challenge but in totally different disciplines. One rides reining horses, and the other shows pleasure horses. They both love to show and have been progressing well, and their results in the arena are beginning to show it, too....
Nourish Your Spirit
There is an attribute of extraordinary people that I love. They take care of their hearts. By that, I mean they take time to nourish their spirit. It seems like this would be so personal that it’s not worth mentioning here, but I have come to know it is central to a...
Building Mental and Emotional Muscle
We talk about mental, emotional, or physical training, but the reality is that the mind, body, and emotions are one. When we think about something, it impacts our emotions and our body. When we do something physical, it affects our thoughts and feelings. And no matter...
Set Yourself Up for Success in the Show Pen
There is a big shift happening in the world of horse competition today. The old model of "I'm an uninformed amateur who's messing up my horse, and I'll never get it" is fading in the background. The days of 'there's only winning and losing' are becoming a thing of the...
Keep Expectations High – No Excuses!
Hey, it’s Barb, What I always find amazing is the fact there are always more layers to understand and learn in anything we do. Of course, that’s true about communicating with our beloved horses and developing our riding skills. The depth and breadth of what seems to...
Questions to ask looking to 2022
This time of year is such a perfect time to think about 2022 – what we want to accomplish – why we want to achieve it – and what success looks like. Then – what is our path to get there? I think about new beginnings first regarding the what and why as such essential...
Two Exercises for Showtime Prep
I love this time of year. It's unique in so many ways. The weather is refreshing, the colors are gorgeous, and there's a lot of change going on. For many, it's a special show season. In this video, I want to shout out to my friends who are going to their final weekend...

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