How do we combine precision with relaxation? How do we inspire it in our horse? It is done first by example, so how do we learn to do it ourselves?
Our mind can help and hinder our goals as riders. At times it seems like a running commentary there to disturb and distract, keep us locked [...]

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Circling around me of late, is meditation. The quality of letting go free our attempts to label or name, or identify the objects, people and animals around us. Letting go of that, and being able to see deeper, see what is behind our assumption, estimations and interpretations. In working with the horse, the opportunity not [...]

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In riding, we make attempts of setting goals, giving ourselves something to inspire, challenge, motivate, and reward ourselves with. We feel accomplished when we have met the goal, or disparaged when we fall short of it. Perhaps the goal is not specific enough to attain or fail at, so becomes a safety net of sorts.
The [...]

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