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...

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

“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...

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

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...

Learn to think like your horse to become more present insteadof jumping to conclusions that harm your connection. Article by Alexis...

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,...

The horse can teach us about patience and boundaries. There is an unexplainable reality that always demands us to be patient. I try to...

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

The way things affect you has everything to do with how you choose to look at the situation. Learn to choose curiosity over a...

There is no end game in this journey, only growth and opportunities. There is no finish line that, once we reach it, everything flows...

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...

The mindset of embracing opportunities without fear of failure unlocks limitless potential in training. Riding horses isn't solely about...

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

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...

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...

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...

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

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

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