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Methods to increase your confidence

Your Horse, 24 May 2012 11:55

With hundreds of books and thousands of internet pages devoted to the many and varied techniques that claim to banish nerves it can be daunting to know where to start. To help you on the road to a happier, more confident you, here’s our round-up of some of the best-known strategies... NLP NLP (or neuro-linguistic programming to give it ...

Face your fears

Your Horse, 18 February 2012 13:15

Whether your bête noire is bucking or jumping, don’t let fear limit your riding activities. Follow confidence coach Ian Banyard’s four easy steps to help you control your fear and become a happy, confident rider. Building confidence starts with understanding how the three parts of our brains work; the reptilian part automatically triggers our fight or flight reaction to a threatening situation; ...

Avoid the most common mistakes

Your Horse, 06 April 2011 15:54

We don't instinctively know how to be perfect horse owners - we learn through education and occasional trial and error. Read on to discover how to avoid making the most common mistakes 1. Feeding incorrectly It’s not surprising equine nutritionists see lots of horses who aren’t being fed correctly. The most common mistake is not feeding the correct amount ...

Reach your horsey goals

Your Horse, 03 February 2011 17:28

Christine gives her advice for making sure you reach your horsey goals: - Establish what it is you want to do and why you want to do it - Break that down into realistic, achievable, small steps - Set a timeframe to achieve your goals, but don’t beat yourself up if the timings slip or you’re not ready to take the next step. Take ...

Find more time

Your Horse, 03 February 2011 17:23

If you're struggling to find more time in the day, take a look at these tips to find out how you can change your mentality and start to enjoy life again... - Get the whole family involved in supporting you – could your daughter occasionally muck out while you ride or could your husband make the tea once in a while? Do ...

How coaching can help

Your Horse, 03 February 2011 17:02

Our life coach Christine Worthington is a qualified coach and a licensed NLP (neuro-linguistic programming) practitioner and advanced EFT (emotional freedom technique) practitioner. She works with individuals and organisations on personal and professional development programmes and also works with riders away from their horse to help them achieve their equine goals. Christine has been riding since childhood and ran a ...

Confidence Checklist

Your Horse, 15 October 2010 14:30

❑ Have lessons or attend courses to increase your competence in the saddle and on the ground. This makes it less likely you’ll feel out of control in any given situation. ❑ Ride the right horse for your skill level and avoid any who cross the line from challenging to scary. It’s not just your confidence but that of the ...

Are you nervous?

Your Horse, 15 October 2010 14:25

Recognising you have confidence issues around horses or lack of trust in your partnership with your own horse can be hard to admit, but working out what triggers your fear is the first step to dealing with it and is also essential information for any trainer who is serious about helping you. The following questions provide food for thought. There ...

Horse management and happiness

Your Horse, 15 October 2010 14:23

Using a balance of education and practice to become a more balanced, competent rider will increase your confidence and your horse’s. Your calmness and competence will inspire trust and confidence in your horse, so he, in turn, will become more secure and predictable. Just as a well maintained car is safer to drive, a well-managed horse is going to be ...

How do you know when you horse is happy and confident?

Your Horse, 15 October 2010 14:17

We asked Your Horse readers how they know when their horse is happy and confident. This is what they said: Brook says: I think freedom is the key! Brook looks forward to going out every morning – he has a lovely roll and then gets down to some serious grazing. He loves the sunshine and interacting with his field companions. He also ...

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