Inside Your Ride: Harnessing the Power Of Observation

Inside Your Ride: Harnessing the Power Of Observation

Inside Your Ride: Harnessing the Power Of Observation Enhance confidence and abilities with active visualization and the outside-in principle. As we all hunker down into fall and winter weather at the barn, it may be a good time to think about your riding...
The Plaidcast – Inside Your Ride with Geoffrey Hesslink

The Plaidcast – Inside Your Ride with Geoffrey Hesslink

The Plaid Horse presents “Inside Your Ride” with mental skills coach Tonya Johnston. Today, Tonya talks mental skills with Geoffrey Hesslink, a young professional who was recently second in the USHJA International Hunter Derby Finals in his first time ever competing...
Practical Horseman Column: Pre-Ride Routines 101

Practical Horseman Column: Pre-Ride Routines 101

Whether you are feeling “flat” or “nervous”, channeling your energy productively is the key to success. “Remind yourself that you do in fact (1) need your energy and (2) have control over it.” Read about how to do this in an excerpt...
Plaidcast – Inside Your Ride with Mandy Porter

Plaidcast – Inside Your Ride with Mandy Porter

The Plaid Horse presents “Inside Your Ride” with mental skills coach Tonya Johnston. Tonya speaks about mental strength with top jumper rider Mandy Porter; shares why it is important to add a physical component into your pre-ride routine; and answers a listener...