
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 know I process more readily by listening.
So, for me, visualizing has always been something I’ve had to practice consistently. But it’s well worth it because research has shown that visualization facilitates and improves performance incredibly.
And it’s like a muscle. It takes practice over time to build visualization strength.
Here are some ideas for how to do just that:
- Go over the entire ride in your mind before you even step on your horse. The more often, the better.
- Visualize exactly how you want a sequence to unfold just before the maneuver begins. With consistent practice, in moments, you can see a complicated series of maneuvers play out beautifully in your head. With practice, this happens in a moment.
- Review potential challenges and demanding situations that might come up and how you would respond to each one.
- Be consistent! Morning and evening practice are ideal.
- The more you add emotion and touch to your visualizations, the more impactful they become. Experience what you are about to do with every part of your being. Feel the sweat on your horse’s neck. Smell the fly spray and mane detangler. Breathe. Project yourself in every way into each ride segment, so much so that where you will be and the energy of what you’re doing feel like they’re actually happening.
You can do it! The first time I made the NCHA Futurity Finals was after I visualized morning and evening and saw myself riding in Will Rogers Coliseum in Fort Worth. And when I rode to the herd, it was like I had been there hundreds of times before – because I had.
And make them fun! You can do anything you like in your mind!
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I have learned the art of visualization since I have started versatility. I helps me remember all the patterns. I have found that running a script (like something your coach always tells you) along with the visual enhances the experience.