One moment in time
Sometimes, judges tell us things we don’t want to hear. Sometimes they tell us things we need to hear. It can be like having a courageous conversation..
Facing our fear
According to Steven Pressfield, in The Art of War: The amateur believes he must first overcome his fear; then he can do his work. The professional knows that fear can never be overcome. He knows there is no such thing as a fearless warrior or a dread free artist. And so, we face the dressage shows. We love…
Stress and Horse shows
Stress. It makes your heart pound, your breathing quickens and you start sweating and swearing Normally, we interpret these physical changes as anxiety or signs that we aren’t coping very well with the pressure. And for years we have been thought that stress is not good for our overall health. In fact, for years, stress has been known as…