Podcast Episodes
Back to Search#197 3 Mental Hacks Every Western Rider Should Know to Perform at Their Best
Season 1 Episode 197
There’s a moment I see over and over again at horse shows.
A rider lopes in looking sharp… then within the first few maneuvers, something subtle chang…
7 months ago
#196 Horse Show Nerves — Why “Just Stay Positive” Doesn’t Work
Season 1 Episode 196
There’s always that one moment in the warmup pen where well meaning folks just can’t keep their mouth shut with (unwanted) advice.
“Breathe.”
“Stay pos…
7 months, 1 week ago
#195 What Riders Get Wrong About Confidence — and What I Teach My Clients Instead
Season 1 Episode 195
There’s a moment right before the gate opens when everything gets loud.
Not outside — inside.
Your horse is fine. The pattern is familiar. But your bra…
7 months, 2 weeks ago
#194 The 70% Rule: Why Riding More Can Make You Worse
Season 1 Episode 194
Here’s a little truth bomb that ruffles feathers every time I say it:
Some of the most dedicated riders I work with are working too hard to get better…
7 months, 3 weeks ago
#193 Do This To Start Your New Year Off Right
Season 1 Episode 193
Here’s a hot take to kick off the New Year:
Most riders don’t need a new goal… they need better honesty.
Every January, I see riders pile on fresh reso…
8 months ago
#192 The easiest, no-fail way to memorize your pattern every single time
Season 1 Episode 192
Never forget a pattern again.
If you ride patterns this episode is for you. Ranch riding, trail, reining, showmanship, horsemanship, 4-H kids. (Barre…
8 months, 1 week ago
#191 Die Hard is a nervous system masterclass. Fight me.
Season 1 Episode 191
Hot take: Die Hard is a Christmas movie.
Hotter take: it’s also the best mental performance lesson you didn’t know you needed.
Listen to this episode f…
8 months, 2 weeks ago
#190 Have you ever played Mario Kart?
Season 1 Episode 190
Nobody talks about this part of becoming a seasoned rider.
Not the beginning stages where fear makes sense.
Not the early wins where confidence feels e…
8 months, 3 weeks ago
#189 “Tough love” is ruining your run.
Season 1 Episode 189
If you talk to yourself like a drill sergeant, this one’s for you.
If you cheered for yourself the way you do your best friend… you’d already be winni…
8 months, 4 weeks ago
#188 I Was Low-Key Trashing My Horse… Then I Tried This One Sentence
Season 1 Episode 188
Have you ever ridden around and suddenly realized… you’re low-key trashing your own horse in your head?
Nothing dramatic. Nothing worthy of a meltdown…
9 months, 1 week ago