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,...
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Gilead (Gil) Friedman
- Jul 17
- 2 min
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...
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Gilead (Gil) Friedman
- Jun 20
- 3 min
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...
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Alexis Bennett
- Jun 2
- 5 min
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...
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Gilead (Gil) Friedman
- May 5
- 4 min
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...
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Gilead (Gil) Friedman
- Apr 15
- 3 min
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...
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Gilead (Gil) Friedman
- Mar 29
- 2 min
"Having nothing to lose"
The mindset of embracing opportunities without fear of failure unlocks limitless potential in training. Riding horses isn't solely about...
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Gilead (Gil) Friedman
- Feb 20
- 5 min
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,...
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Gilead (Gil) Friedman
- Jan 21
- 3 min
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...
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Gilead (Gil) Friedman
- Jan 2
- 3 min
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...
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Gilead (Gil) Friedman
- Dec 11, 2023
- 3 min
"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...
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Gilead (Gil) Friedman
- Nov 12, 2023
- 5 min
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...
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Gilead (Gil) Friedman
- Oct 17, 2023
- 3 min
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...
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Gilead (Gil) Friedman
- Aug 21, 2023
- 4 min
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...
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Gilead (Gil) Friedman
- Jul 25, 2023
- 2 min
Mastering the Art of Horsemanship: Journey to Becoming the Best Version of Ourselves
From the warmup to the grand performance, every equestrian knows that success in the arena is the result of meticulous preparation,...
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Gilead (Gil) Friedman
- Jun 13, 2023
- 3 min
Unleashing the Power Within
Exploring the Benefits of On-Demand Online Mindset Training for Competitive Equestrian Riders Introduction Competitive equestrian sports...
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Gilead (Gil) Friedman
- Jun 6, 2023
- 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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Gilead (Gil) Friedman
- Mar 21, 2023
- 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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Gilead (Gil) Friedman
- Feb 20, 2023
- 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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Gilead (Gil) Friedman
- Jan 23, 2023
- 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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