There are so many reasons why we would want to be more mindful with our horses. Not only is it a matter of safety, but it also allows us to develop better relationships with our horses and become better riders. In this day and age of social media and constant distraction, it can be incredibly hard to stay mindful but it is so, so important for us as equestrians.

Tune in to today's podcast to learn ways that you can become more mindful with your horse.

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Remember, it's always a good day to ride!

A bit of a different episode today. We are talking about anthropomorphism. What is that, you ask? It's basically when we attribute human traits and characteristics to non-human entities, like our horses. In this episode of the podcast, Katrina explains what anthropomorphism is, why it can be a good thing with our horses and why it may be a bad thing with our horses.

A bit of a fun episode, so be sure that you tune into this one!

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Remember, it's always a good day to ride.

We all want to be confident riders on our horses. We want to feel courageous enough to do all the things that we want to in the saddle. Unfortunately, many of us struggle with confidence on or around our horses and this can be extremely frustrating if it holds you back from achieving your horse-related goals.

In this week's episode, Katrina offers some tips so that you can be the most confident rider that you can be. As a past timid rider herself, Katrina definitely knows the struggle that it is to not have the confidence to ride a horse the way she would like. If there is anyone that you should listen to about becoming a confident rider, Katrina is that person.

Listen to this week's episode of the podcast to learn how to be the most confident rider you can be!

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Remember, it's always a good day to ride!

As equestrians, we've all had self-defeating thoughts at some point or another related to our riding. "We'll never be able to get a flying lead change." "I'll never be a good enough rider to compete at that level." And some of these thoughts are not conscious. They pop up unconsciously in our mind on those days when we are feeling less than awesome. 

But words, whether spoken or just thoughts in our head, can have a huge impact on what happens in our life. That is why it is so important to watch what is going on in your mind.

In this week's episode of the podcast, Katrina talks about some of the common self-defeating thoughts that riders have and how to get rid of them.

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And remember, it's always a good day to ride!

We've all been there. Our confidence has been shaken by one thing or another when it comes to our horses. If you struggle with your confidence, the first step is identifying what could be a barrier to you feeling more confident and comfortable on or around horses. In this week's episode, Katrina goes over seven barriers preventing you from being the confident rider that you are meant to be.

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Remember, it's always a good day to ride.

We all put our horses first. They get the best feed. We make sure they get their exercise. All of their regular maintenance appointments are scheduled well in advance. The slightest issue gets look at by a professional. But what about our horse's rider? What about our own physical and mental health? If we aren't taking care of ourselves, we won't be able to give our horses 10%. In this week's episode, Katrina goes into five ways that you can elevate your riding life by taking care of yourself.

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Remember, it's always a good day to ride.

In this episode, Katrina goes through ten traits that all mentally strong riders possess. In a world where horses are better than ever and riders are more talented that you can imagine, it is critical that you work on yourself as a person and as a rider to ensure that you too can rise to the top. Listen to this episode to find out what traits you need to ride with the best.

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It's ALWAYS a good day to ride.

There are tons of people in the horse industry that you can follow and learn from but there have been three individuals that Katrina thinks you should give particular attention to in 2021. Who made the list? Listen to the episode to find out.

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And remember, it's always a good day to ride.