The Mindful Equestrian

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Sherrill, NY
The Mindful Equestrian

Performance coaching for equestrians wanting to achieve more positive results in all aspects of the Hunter/Jumper lessons and clinics.

Mindfulness is the practice of being present in every moment, not worrying about what was or what might be. A mindful rider is able to focus on what is happening right now with themselves and their horse, maintaining low stress and a higher ability for top performance. My clinics combine my 35+ years of experience in the hunter/jumper industry (AHSA/USEF, IHSA, Equine Science Professor Hunt Seat M

orrisville State College), mindfulness training and coach training and certification (International Coach Academy) to give riders strategies and tools for better mental focus and riding success. Each rider is considered individually and supported with the tools that will work best for them. The benefits from the performance coaching can also be carried into day to day life since we mirror the same issues in our riding that we do in other areas of our lives. Mindfulness then becomes a whole life practice and success tool. Performance coaching for riders of all disciplines who want more a positive experience whenever riding and competing. Group seminars available as well as private phone coaching sessions. Add a performance coaching seminar to your riding clinic. Over 35 years experience training hunters/jumpers and students.

06/23/2025

We can't change what has happened in the past and worrying about it does no good. Instead, it does harm by keeping us anxious and stuck. Learn from the past, let it go and move forward. Give yourself a break.

06/22/2025

There are moments in our equestrian journey where things may not seem to fall into place. Whether it's a challenging training phase or a personal mental block, it's essential to trust the process. Every step, even the uncertain ones, is taking you closer to your goals.

06/21/2025

It is so easy to get caught up in worry about regrets of the past or fears about the future. But worry only serves to waste us of precious moments that we can never get back and excessive worry can also cause problems with our health and general well-being. When riding, worry not only affects us, but it affects the horse due to the tension worry creates.

When you feel yourself falling into a cycle of worry, stop yourself and take care of what you can control and let go of all the rest. Most of what we worry about never happens, yet we live the stories so much in our heads that our bodies and our minds experience the stress as if the stories we have created really occurred. Don't waste time caught up in things you can't control. Instead stay in the moment and be with what is happening right now.

“I am an old man and have known a great many troubles, but most of them have never happened.”
Mark Twain

06/20/2025

Challenges? They're just opportunities in disguise. It's all about how you face them, in the saddle and in life. After all, understanding and truly connecting with each moment is what it's all about. And this mindset? It'll take you places beyond the arena. Ready to see where it leads?

06/19/2025

A quiet moment with your horse can speak louder than hours of training. It's in those silent connections that we truly understand and bond with our companions. Take a moment today to just 'be' with your horse. 🐴❤️

06/18/2025

Huge goals can be overwhelming. Create small steps and small regular goals and celebrate them regularly. Eventually all those small steps will lead you to your big dream.

06/17/2025

Riders, remember that each moment with your horse is unique. Today, focus on the present; let go of the ride you had yesterday or the one you’re planning for tomorrow. Whether it’s a quiet walk around the arena or a challenging training session, be fully present. Feel each stride, listen to your horse’s breath, and align your own. This presence is where trust is built and progress is made. 🌟🐴

06/16/2025

Shift your perspective. Look at things from a different angle, change your mindset and find ways to get unstuck from following the same rutted path.

06/15/2025

Instead of running from your fears, lean into them and push towards what you desire!!

06/14/2025

It may seem a bit risky to think I need to let go of rules in order to get results, but it is so true. I follow many successful entrepreneurs and take courses in marketing, branding, business growth and more. I often seem to get stuck when implementing strategies from all of these programs. I work with my own coaches, and this is a common topic. I wonder if I am procrastinating due to some inner fear. But there has always been another block that has prevented my forward movement that I haven’t been able to identify until recently. It’s my resistance to following all the “rules” laid out in these programs.

I am not saying learning rules and important foundational strategies in any area aren’t important. They are. But once a good grasp of the foundation of something is learned I have realized that it is then time to move into our own uniqueness and make whatever we are learning our own. I talk about this with my riding students all the time. It is important to learn the basics of riding position and technique but it is also important to develop feel and understand what outcome it is we desire. What is the purpose of all of the skills? It’s not just to learn the skills. It is deeper than that. In riding it is to get the best performance we can from our horse with the least resistance and most ease. In order to do that a rider needs to listen to the horse and adjust aids and techniques accordingly, making mistakes and learning lessons along the way. This allows a rider to develop a unique feel that is all their own. The rules begin to fade into the background as an open mindset blooms. The rules don’t go away, they just aren’t screaming out loud saying “don’t try something new and different.” Riding, business and life really run in parallel. Learn to move past the rules in everything you do and get the results YOU desire!

06/13/2025

Progress isn't about having all the answers from the start—it's about beginning your journey with courage. Use your current tools, knowledge, and determination to pave the path to your goals. Every small step is a leap towards greatness.

06/12/2025

We wish for life to always be smooth sailing and easy, but we can do our most growth and spread our wings when we hit bumps in the road and lose our way. The trick is to look at these setbacks as opportunities not permanent blocks to forward movement.

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Sherrill, NY
13461

Telephone

+13154279498

Website

http://www.mindfulequestrian.com/

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