In todays episode I had the chance to interview my old friend Anna Hallene! Rider, trainer, business owner and overall horse girl!

 We talk about different limiting beliefs that hold us back from just even getting started on our dreams! As well as dealing with setbacks, learning to give yourself grace, finding balance, burnout and so much more!

We would love to hear what you think of this interview! Tag us on Insta @xenasmith_equestrian or @annahallene

Do you feel like sometimes you are crushing it & other times you just seem to be dropping the ball?
In todays episode we choose to not focus on the negatives, all the things we are inconsistent at instead look at everything we are doing well at! We know inconsistency doesn't work well with horses, it's not an all or nothing approach. It's better to be slower but at a consistent pace versus fast pace but very inconsistent.

In todays episode we talk about that feeling we all have of "ugh I just want to be THERE". Whatever "there" is for you meaning, goals, dreams, visions of what you want your life to look like. Ever fantasize about being there?  Wishing it was right now?

Listen in as we talk about expectations, small changes, lessons and Grand Prix!

Do you ever feel not worthy of certain things in your life? Or like you are not enough? Well you are definitely not alone! In todays episode I talk about feeling unworthy of where we are at right here, right now. Brene Brown teaches us that the only thing separating us from the people who do feel worthy is the belief in ourselves that we are worthy, not from others or external things, us. I share some things that I have been using in real time that you can start TODAY!

Most of us in the world have experienced burnout in different areas of our lives but when it comes to horses burnout can have a guilty feeling attached to it. Something you love, are passionated and obsessed with cannot be something you get burned out on right? WRONG. It's totally normal to experience burnout even with the things we love most, horses!

In todays episode I talk about my experiences with burnout and ways to help you prevent it!

Today’s episode we talk about those uncomfortable feelings & resistance we experience throughout our lives from seemingly small things to large moments. We need to recognize that discomfort means growth, which means change, which can be hard! 

Of course the metaphors of how this relates to horses is a pivotal example & great way to recognize those uncomfortable moments with horses & push through! 

Todays episode is the very FIRST interview of Equestrians with Purpose! Honestly, I have never interviewed anyone before so I thought my mom would be the perfect first guest! Not only because I am comfortable with her but also because she has been a part of the horse industry for over 50 years!! From riding to showing to horse care & everything in between she's seen & done a lot!

A short interview where we talk all things from the hunter ring to confidence, community & dealing with bad rides!

In todays episode we talk about various different things from how to deal with the anticipation of your horse doing something bad & how that can reflect on your own life. As well as ways to end any ride in a good way & much more!

In todays episode we talk about the power of being present in the moment, social media & technology take us away from the present & can sometimes construe the way we view ourselves, lives & decisions. 

Riding is the ultimate form of being present in the moment, we are blessed the feeling of being in the moment is only a ride away & we to harness that to bring into other parts of our lives!

Today is the first BONUS episode! Mixing it up with a different style of episode, sharing some funny horse stories from over the years plus my thoughts on the future of this podcast! Thanks for all your support so far!