Be Your Best Horsemanship

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Being Mindful and Present While Training Mar 11, 2025

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As we are preparing for a week of colt starting mentorships, I want to share one of the most important fundamental skills we cover in our first day of training: being present. Any time you are working with a horse (especially a colt), there is always an inherent risk factor to be aware of. In this episode, I am sharing some best practices for maintaining safety when handling horses.

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Talking Yourself Into Success Mar 04, 2025

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How many times do we let our thoughts get in the way of our own success? As I am preparing for one of the greatest challenges of my training career, Road to the Horse, I am reminded just how important it is to take control of my thoughts. In this episode, I am sharing the importance of reframing your thoughts and mastering the art of "talking" yourself into success.

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Understanding the Factors That Make a Difference in Training Feb 25, 2025

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In this episode, I'm breaking down some of the essential elements that truly make a difference in horse training. Whether you're working with a young horse, refining an older horse’s skills, or troubleshooting a specific challenge, understanding the key factors at play can help you build a more effective and rewarding training program.

We'll cover:
✅ The role of equipment selection – how the right tools can enhance communication.
✅ Why time is one of the biggest factors in successful training
✅ How reading your horse can help prevent frustration and help you adjust your approach in real-time.
✅ The importance of building a connection—because a willing, trusting horse makes all the difference.

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Helping Your Horses Face Their Fears Feb 18, 2025

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How many times in life do we make decisions based on fear? Whether it is the fear of failure, fear of judgment, fear of uncertainty, or another hesitation, there are moments in life where we may be scared to take the necessary next step forward. Our horses are very intelligent beings that have similar hesitations when they are put in new or uncomfortable situations. In this episode, I am sharing some advice on how to help your horses face their fears and develop confidence outside of their comfort zone.

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Finding Lessons in Everyday Life Feb 11, 2025

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In this episode, I am sharing a recap of our first public clinic of the year in Llano, TX, as well as a funny story from a recent trip to the chiropractor. Join me as I uncover the importance of always maintaining a mindset of growth and learning how to find little lessons in everyday life.

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Coaching vs. Training Feb 04, 2025

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This week , we’re diving into the important distinction between coaching and training. While training a horse often focuses on the physical aspects—what they can do and how they respond—coaching goes deeper, engaging the emotional and mental components of horsemanship. A great coach doesn’t just teach; they lead, communicate, and encourage, helping both horse and rider develop confidence, understanding, and trust. In this episode, I'm sharing some parallels between coaching and horsemanship, emphasizing how a thoughtful, patient approach can create lasting progress in and out of the arena.

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The Value of a Simple Plan Jan 28, 2025

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In this week's episode, I am breaking down the meaning of the quote: "A goal without a plan is just a wish." Join me as I share some insights on how to take this theory and implement it effectively into your everyday life.

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Foundational vs. Genetic Traits Jan 21, 2025

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By nature, horses come with certain traits and characteristics, some of which are developed early on in their foundation, and others that are purely genetic. As a trainer, it’s important to recognize the difference between foundational traits and genetic traits in horses and understand how they shape the way we train.

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The Four Phases of a Horse's Mental Game Jan 14, 2025

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In this episode, I am covering the four phases of a horse's mental game, understanding how to identify which phase your horse is in, and how to help the horse switch to a productive state of mind.

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The Cost vs. Reward Mentality Jan 07, 2025

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What is the cost of doing this? For years, that is the question I used to ask myself any time I considered investing in myself or my training business. And for years, this mentality kept me stuck right where I was. Until one day, I realized that I should have been asking myself, what is the cost of not doing this? In this episode, I'm breaking down my perspective on determining cost vs. reward and sharing the one mindset shift that changed the game in my personal development journey.

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