Mental Athletics blog

Hi, I'm Gilead (Gil) Friedman and I chose to live a competitive life. The decision was to be an equestrian sports showman, training horses and riders in the pursuit of success and winning titles – and I LOVE it!
Living this way of life taught me one major Rule:

The ability to become a Winner starts in the Mind, and outcomes in our Performance!

Here you can read my publications, enjoy.

gileadfriedman

3 days ago
5 min

The Practice of Visualization

Up your show game with quick, out-of-the-saddle mental training. Article by Gilead (Gil) Friedman, with Alexis Bennett Courtesy of the...

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gileadfriedman

Mar 21
5 min

Lift Up Your Eyes

Article by Gilead Friedman, with Alexis Bennett Learn why looking up is more than a riding cue; it’s a mindset. Courtesy of the NRHA...

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gileadfriedman

Feb 20
6 min

Mindfulness for Reiners

Take these four steps to achieve more present, tuned-in riding this year. Article by Gilead Friedman, with Alexis Bennett Courtesy of the...

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Sports Automatic Action; the essence of our skills

gileadfriedman

Jan 23
2 min

Sports Automatic Action; the essence of our skills

Why do we need to train your mind? Stop for a second and think about what happens in the show pen. Everything goes fast, you have no time

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gileadfriedman

Dec 27, 2022
4 min

For the Love of Horses

A few years ago, I read an interview with a well-known horseman who said that every rider has a horse that changed his life.. read more

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gileadfriedman

Nov 20, 2022
5 min

Room for Emotions

Improve your emotional awareness to keep your feelings out of the arena. Article by Gilead Friedman, with Alexis Bennett Courtesy of the...

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Field Theory: A Relational View of Social Reality

gileadfriedman

Aug 25, 2022
2 min

Field Theory: A Relational View of Social Reality

What do we actually mean when talking about the “competitive field” in equestrian sports? The concept of “field” (or “field theory”)..

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gileadfriedman

Aug 10, 2022
5 min

Subject to Judgment

Learn to discern between judged moments and moments of judgment. Article by Gilead Friedman, with Alexis Bennett - Reiner Psych Courtesy...

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gileadfriedman

May 18, 2022
4 min

Developing a Learner’s Mindset

Success in reining comes from your ability to choose progress over perfection. Article by Gilead Friedman, with Alexis Bennett Courtesy...

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gileadfriedman

Mar 24, 2022
3 min

Look Back to Look Forward

Take time to slow down and process the show season as you prepare for a new year. Article by Gilead Friedman, with Alexis Bennett...

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gileadfriedman

Feb 6, 2022
3 min

The Secret Competition

Learn to keep the silent pressures of the show environment from impacting your performance. Courtesy of the NRHA Reiner Magazine - April...

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gileadfriedman

Dec 16, 2021
5 min

Be Your Own Team Leader

Develop a team-sport mindset to become the leader you believe you should be. Article by Gilead Friedman, with Alexis Bennett Courtesy of...

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gileadfriedman

Oct 25, 2021
4 min

Steady Signals

Develop awareness and consistency in your body language and cues between your paid warm-up and showtime to ensure your performances go as...

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gileadfriedman

Aug 8, 2021
3 min

Reiner Psych - The Winner’s Mindset

Sometimes, you must challenge your way of thinking as you strive to achieve your dreams. Article by Gilead Friedman, with Alexis Bennett...

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gileadfriedman

Jul 29, 2021
5 min

The Joker Technique

Even during practice, there are spectators on the rail or in the stands. But, should they even be part of your game? Article by Gilead...

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