The Mindful Equestrian Podcast

Horse Show Prep: Mindset, Planning, and Staying Present on Show Day


Listen Later

Horse show prep starts long before you step into the ring.

In this episode of The Mindful Equestrian Podcast, I’m sharing practical and mindset-based tips to help riders prepare for horse shows with more confidence, less stress, and a better plan. We’ll talk about everything from organizing your show-day supplies and giving yourself enough time, to fueling your body, managing nerves, reviewing mistakes without spiraling, and staying focused on what you can control.

This episode is for riders, trainers, and instructors who want horse shows to feel less overwhelming and more productive — not just in terms of ribbons, but in learning, growth, connection, and enjoying the experience.

You’ll hear reminders about:

  • why horse show prep starts at home
  • how to create routines that reduce stress
  • why rest, food, and hydration matter
  • how to notice your triggers and habit loops
  • how visualization can help you ride with more focus
  • why comparison can steal the joy from showing
  • how anxious riders can build confidence one step at a time
  • Horse showing should be a place to test your skills, learn from the experience, and come home with a clearer plan — not a place where pressure takes over.

    To learn more about coaching, clinics, and virtual support, visit www.mindfulequestrian.com or email me at [email protected]

    ...more
    View all episodesView all episodes
    Download on the App Store

    The Mindful Equestrian PodcastBy Lisa Eklund

    • 5
    • 5
    • 5
    • 5
    • 5

    5

    3 ratings


    More shows like The Mindful Equestrian Podcast

    View all
    The Plaidcast by The Plaid Horse

    The Plaidcast

    167 Listeners