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Leaving Personal Life Out of the Saddle
At the last show, a horse trainer I’m currently working with, we’ll call him Rick, ran into something a lot of competitive riders face...

Gilead (Gil) Friedman
Jun 83 min read


The Patience Muscle:
Slowing Down to Move Forward in Horsemanship Horsemanship is about teaching a horse something it wouldn’t do by instinct. It’s something...

Gilead (Gil) Friedman
May 113 min read


The Hidden Skill of Applying Release
“Just let go,” people say. But your mind is busy, and your body is stiff and tight. “You have no clue what it feels like to me, so how...

Gilead (Gil) Friedman
Mar 265 min read


Always Do Your Best
Improving your riding and your mindset is a journey you can learn to embrace. Article by Alexis Bennett, with Gilead Friedman - courtesy...

Gilead (Gil) Friedman
Jan 145 min read


Chasing Goals Without Pressure: The Key to Lasting Growth
The less you see the goal as a life-changing experience, the higher the chances it will actually change your life. There’s a unique...

Gilead (Gil) Friedman
Dec 3, 20242 min read


Don’t Make Assumptions
Learn to think like your horse to become more present insteadof jumping to conclusions that harm your connection. Article by Alexis...

Gilead (Gil) Friedman
Oct 20, 20245 min read


Letting Go of our Ego
Someone I highly respect told me that one of her personal missions is to let go of her ego, and I felt that. What a humble statement,...

Gilead (Gil) Friedman
Sep 8, 20243 min read


The Horse: A Teacher of Patience and Boundaries
The horse can teach us about patience and boundaries. There is an unexplainable reality that always demands us to be patient. I try to...

Gilead (Gil) Friedman
Jul 17, 20242 min read


Rider Mindset: Success, Failure and Growth.
There are three elements that play a role in competitive riders' mindset: success, failure, and growth. These elements constantly...

Gilead (Gil) Friedman
Jun 20, 20243 min read


Take Nothing Personally
The way things affect you has everything to do with how you choose to look at the situation. Learn to choose curiosity over a...
Alexis Bennett
Jun 2, 20245 min read


A horse show lesson: The devotion for Growth and Appreciation
There is no end game in this journey, only growth and opportunities. There is no finish line that, once we reach it, everything flows...

Gilead (Gil) Friedman
May 5, 20244 min read


Breaking the Time Barrier: Exploring the Human Struggle Between Present and Future through Equine Connection
You can’t predict the future, no one can, actually maybe some do but I don’t know them. Let’s agree that most of us humans can’t predict...

Gilead (Gil) Friedman
Apr 15, 20243 min read


"Having nothing to lose"
The mindset of embracing opportunities without fear of failure unlocks limitless potential in training. Riding horses isn't solely about...

Gilead (Gil) Friedman
Mar 29, 20242 min read


Impeccable Body Language
Change the way you think and communicate with your horse to elevate your performance and their well-being. Article by Alexis Bennett,...

Gilead (Gil) Friedman
Feb 20, 20245 min read


The Bravery behind Imperfection
Many of the equine riders I know are high achievers, they devote their lives towards a goal of competitive success that plays out in high...

Gilead (Gil) Friedman
Jan 21, 20243 min read


The Mindset of Horsemanship; Approach vs. Method
Horsemanship is not a method; it is not a set of actions or a technique that, if executed perfectly, the horse will fully participate and...

Gilead (Gil) Friedman
Jan 2, 20243 min read


"Think like a horse"
Horsemanship means to listen – to your horse and to yourself The ability to think like a horse is both a skill and a mindset that...

Gilead (Gil) Friedman
Dec 11, 20233 min read


Oklahoma City Syndrome
Learn strategies to keep it together at the big show in Oklahoma City and other major venues. Article by Alexis Bennett, with Gilead...

Gilead (Gil) Friedman
Nov 12, 20235 min read


Building Trust and Leadership in Teamwork
In the world of equestrian sports, success isn't just about the rider, it's about the powerful partnership between the rider and their...

Gilead (Gil) Friedman
Oct 17, 20233 min read


Free from Failure
Shift your mindset about failure to enjoy your riding journey more. Article by Alexis Bennett, with Gilead Friedman Courtesy of the NRHA...

Gilead (Gil) Friedman
Aug 21, 20234 min read
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