The Endurance Mindset
Life among horses teaches us more than meets the eye. Likewise, good horsemanship requires wisdom beyond what we learn at the stable.
Becoming Better Humans
Building Another Room: How Equestrian Athletes Can Prepare for Change
For ambitious equestrians, setbacks can feel intolerable. They are also inevitable. Here’s how equestrian athletes can prepare for change.
Present
My horse is a barometer of my availability. To really be with her, I must settle into this moment.
The Collected Rider: Finding the Balance Between Ambition and Acceptance
Life is meant to be ridden like a dressage horse in the ring, balanced astride the power of direction. Focused. Effective. But also ready to adjust at the slightest cue. To halt or bend or pirouette. Ever as prepared to pivot as we are to gallop on.
Yea, Though I Walk: An Equestrian’s Journey Through Fear
Most equestrians have, at some point, struggled with fear. This is the story of a terrible fall that shook me to the core and how I regained my horse riding confidence.
What to Do if Your Partner Doesn’t Support Your Riding Goals
I suspect endurance riding is more likely than the average sport to cause resentment on the home front. It represents a massive investment of time, money, and energy. Your partner may struggle to understand ~ or even become hostile about ~ your commitment to your horse. What can you do if your partner doesn’t support your riding goals?
Is This Your Season for Big Horse Riding Goals?
As much as we’d like to do it all, the reality is that pursuing big horse riding goals is going to cost more than money. It’s going to cost opportunities. How do you decide whether this is the right time?
How to Live Like an Elite Horse Trainer
Horse training is a lifelong journey. I’m not an elite horse trainer, but I can adopt the characteristics of one. Here’s what that looks like in real life.
How to Live Like an Elite Equestrian Athlete
What would happen if we average equestrians applied the habits of professional athletes to our own cross-training?
Choosing a Yearly Theme
A yearly theme is a lens through which you choose to view your world. It operates independently from goals, and it can change you.