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by April Clay All riders want it, and almost all wish they had more: “If only I had more confidence I could win more.” “She needs to ride that horse more confidently and he will respond better.” “Why can’t I

Reigniting Your Competitive Spirit – Are you feeling a little unmotivated to begin your show season? Has the zip gone out of your competitive spirit? Lost your edge? Don’t worry, you can get it back. by April Clay What’s the

by Shilo Johanson Aches and pains. Two words familiar to almost anyone who rides competitively. With the 2001 show season now upon us, it’s time to not only keep our equine companions in tip-top shape, but ourselves as well. How

Yoga and Riding by Bille von Roeder “Breathe,” the yoga instructors remind the class gently. “Breathe,” the riding instructors shout to their students during riding lessons. What do they mean? Both are trying to get their students to breathe deeply,

by April Clay All riders know the importance of communication. You need to be able to communicate with your horse, trainer and stablemates. But how are you at communicating with yourself? After all, just as your trainer acts as a

How to Fit Horses in with the Rest of Your Life by April Clay What rest of your life? Isn’t all your life horses? Isn’t that a horse calendar on your desk? Back issues of Horse Sport?  What husband? Oh,

Why Knowing your Philosophy Can Greatly Improve your Riding Pleasure by April Clay Do you know why you ride?  Is your philosophy of your horse sport well defined?  Or are you uncertain about your beliefs on important issues in your

by Heather Agnew “Peak Performances are those magic moments when an athlete puts its all together, both physically and mentally” Canadian equestrians have a short and intense season, so they are generally in the throes of competition while preparing for

Are You In Control …Or Overly Dependent on Your Coach? by April Clay When others coach you, it’s easy to begin to feel a kind of reliance on their ideas. They are, after all “the experts” and have a lot

Can fear stop you from riding? by Leslie Smith Dow At age 48, Debra Horwitz decided to follow her life-long dream and take up riding. After a year of lessons, she was ready to lease a horse of her own,