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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 ...

Wiola's Fitness Plan

Wiola Grabowska, 23 February 2012 09:00

Depending on your resources and facilities I would try to incorporate the following into your weekly routine: Step 1 - Slow distance work - start with 20-30min of walking (out hacking ideally or roadwork if it is safe enough for you and your horse). Increase the time slowly over a minimum 3-4 weeks period until you are doing 1-1 ...

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 ...

Get your work/horse/home balance right

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Rider Advice
03 February 2011

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 ...

Think yourself positive

Your Horse, 15 October 2010 13:06

Liz Morrison, trainer, judge and sports psychologist www.positiveriding.co.uk As well as learning the physical skills which will lead you to confident riding, it’s possible to think yourself into a more confident state of mind. Beliefs about yourself and who you think you are drive behaviour, so, if you believe you’re a nervous rider, you’ll be looking for reinforcement and justification ...

Build your Confidence

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15 October 2010

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