The Importance of Staying Unstuck

Riding horses is a physically demanding sport: hey require a lot of time and care and work. It is also a very mentally demanding sport. It has been only recently that industry professionals are really starting to acknowledge this and dive into the sport psychology of riding horses.

I'm not a sports psychology expert but I do know this: feeling stuck is one of the biggest motivational killers for this sport. It can lead to fristration and anxiety and leave you with doubt.

Here are a couple tips, from my experiance, to keep from feeling stuck. First, continuously look for opportunities wheather that is following a social media account that provides new exercises to try, taking regular lessons, or working through training videos, do something to keep sparking your interests and coming up with new ideas. Second, if you feel like you are getting hung up on something reach out for help. Even if you dont have access to a trainer where you are at there are tons of reputable virtual lesson options out there, (one positive result coming out of Covid lol.) With a little research you can find a trainer or program virtually that works for you. Finally, dont forge to have fun! Dont get caught up in the grind. Take one day a week to do some light hacking in the field, (get on bareback if you can!) go on a trail ride, or work on some ground work. Changing things up and taking an easy day will helpnyou and your horse stay interested and sharp!