Saddle Seat Wednesday I lost. Then I won. ASHAA Fun Show B & W Stables Hartselle AL, USA Saturday, September 10, 2016 Academy Showmanship WTC Adult with Sultan’s Miracle Man, 3rd of 3 Academy Equitation WTC Adult with Sultan’s Miracle Man, 1st of 3 Thank you to Courtney Huguley for the marvelous Sam. Error One:Continue reading “Show Report I: RIDING, Fun Show 2016 #3, B&W Stables”
Category Archives: Sports Psychology
Writing Nerves
It’s my own fault that I had to work last weekend [Caesura]. I had plenty of time. I had all the data. The task was well within my capacity. I. could. not. start. As with my horse show nerves*, the anxiety comes beforehand. Once I’m underway, I’m good. The manifestation was different, no dry-heaving, butContinue reading “Writing Nerves”
Another Voice Chimes In
Not all of my inner voices are vicious [Inside My Head, Time Management]. One is courageous to the point of stupid. So there I was, watching a very good rider have a come-to-Jesus meeting with a fancy suit horse. Thought popped into my head: Inner Voice: I could ride that horse. Me: What?! You barelyContinue reading “Another Voice Chimes In”
Motivational Words
Saddle Seat Wednesday The world contains many inspirational coaching messages: “Win one for the Gipper.” Knute Rockne Let me win. But if I cannot win, let me be brave in the attempt. Special Olympics Motto “You miss 100% of the shots you don’t take.” Wayne Gretzky What do we get? Don’t suck. #ilovemycoach ThankContinue reading “Motivational Words”
More Mental Mess
Over the weekend, I had a chance to sit on a nice horse to try a jumping saddle. Hated it. Not the horse. Not the saddle. I hated how nervous I was about the entire brief experience. When the owner offered to let me sit in the saddle, I had my usual pre-mount panic. ThisContinue reading “More Mental Mess”
Show Reports NE GA Charity & MidSummer Classic 2016, Addendum
What else is there to say? [Show Reports] Of course, I have more to say. I always have more to say. The Before New clothes. New saddle. New attitude. [Put Down the Hammer] As the song says, “Two outta three ain’t bad.” I spent Friday, Friday night, and Saturday morning in dedicated mental preparation. IContinue reading “Show Reports NE GA Charity & MidSummer Classic 2016, Addendum”
Put Down the Hammer, Pick up The Paintbrush
Saddle Seat Wednesday Chicken or egg? I’m good with the technical details of riding because I’m intrigued by the technical details. I’m intrigued by the technical details of riding because I’m good with the technical details. Either way, I can spend quite a bit of time pondering the effect that raising the hands has onContinue reading “Put Down the Hammer, Pick up The Paintbrush”
Virtual Brush Box 