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Grit and Courage in Eventing – Interview with Meaghan Marinovich
Being good at one sport is tough enough. Try excelling at three. That’s what riders who compete in eventing have to do. Not only does it mean you and your horse have to master multiple disciplines but have the grit and courage to tackle jumps that don’t fall down....
Patience and Perseverance in Training: Interview with Shannon Peters
Photos used with permission from Shannon PetersI’ve been thinking a lot about patience and perseverance in training when it comes to horses recently. How rewarding it can be to see the progress your horse is making and how disappointing even the smallest setbacks can...
Becoming a Fit Rider Inside and Out – Interview with Mind.Body.Vault
Mari Inouye and Ali Divita of Mind.Body.Vault Sometimes the greatest improvements in the saddle get their start before you even sit on your horse. If you’ve ever put time into upping your mental game or improving your fitness to help your riding, you’ll know what I...
How to Stay Consistent with Your Riding – Interview with Becky Seizert
One of the biggest obstacles to making forward progress in riding (along with most things in life) is staying consistent. It takes an effort to show up, put your butt in the saddle, and do more than phone it in - especially during the cold, dark days of winter. I know...
How to Reach Your Riding Goals: 4 Simple Ways to Set Yourself Up for Success
Photo by Thomas Peham on Unsplash Have you ever found yourself marveling at those people who achieve what they set out to do? They don’t just say they’re going to write that book, run the marathon, or move their horse up the levels. They actually do it. They decide...
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