| Supremely self-confident equestrians know how to | | | | - Improved sense of direction/focus- a clear sense of |
| optimise their unique talents and skills by harnessing the | | | | direction is always useful to horse riders |
| collective powers of their minds, their bodies, and their | | | | - Increase self-knowledge/ awareness: you will master |
| individual resources. The ability to build (or even re-build) | | | | new riding skills faster if you are fully aware of your |
| one's self-confidence, is essential for any rider. | | | | weaknesses...and strenghts |
| Absorbing and making use of high-quality information | | | | - Improved ability to relate to others, especially to |
| works from the inside out, resulting is a set of concrete | | | | horses |
| strategies that are powerful, easy to apply, and quick | | | | - Increased motivation - essential on a freezing cold |
| to show results. | | | | winter morning with several stables waiting to be |
| Where can one get inspiration and high-quality | | | | mucked out |
| information? The following ten options are very | | | | - Increased ability to handle change - since, as a horse |
| practical and useful. | | | | riders, you never know exactly what is going to |
| 1. Watch instructional video's and DVD's | | | | happen next, adapting to change is an essential ability |
| 2. Join associations and clubs - often free on the | | | | - Increased resourcefulness/resilience |
| internet | | | | 7. Read books about riding technique written by |
| 3. Subscribe to reputable newsletters via e-mail or | | | | excepted equestrian authorities. |
| RSS | | | | 8. Avoid overconfidence like the plague. Arrogance |
| 4. Attend master classes/ lectures - check the | | | | can be very dangerous. Pride comes before a fall - |
| appropriate websites for dates and locations | | | | don't risk a riding injury. |
| 5. Attend residential workshops - these can be | | | | 9. Attend horse shows, competitions, performances |
| especially enjoyable if combined with an equestrian | | | | and open days. Fuel your motivation with inspiring |
| holiday | | | | quotes, books and films ( like Citizen Mane , Withering |
| 6. Get personal equestrian life coaching. Coaching | | | | Heights ,The Bridle of Frankenstein, Gentlemen Prefer |
| helps you figure out who you are, where you are now | | | | Palominos, Rein Man, Lawrence the Arabian and Stall |
| and where you want to go from here. It helps you turn | | | | Wars) |
| your riding dreams into goals. After all, a goal is only a | | | | 10. Inspirational and motivational quotes can change |
| dream with a deadline. An equestrian life coach offers | | | | your life! Quotations can motivate and inspire you and |
| you support and commitment, and use specialised | | | | increase your self esteem. Quotations can change |
| professional skills to provide inspiration, motivation and | | | | your attitude and your mood. Reading famous |
| encouragement. | | | | quotations and reflecting on them will help you refocus |
| Common benefits people experience from coaching | | | | on what is really important to you. |
| include: | | | | |