The Rider’s Mindset

In this monthly blog by Jennifer Paulson, top riders share their best insights for getting your mind right to achieve your goals. Fight the mental blocks that prevent you from living your best Western horse life. Develop a sound mindset in all of your horsemanship to achieve your goals and enjoy your horses.

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Time to Reflect
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Matt Palmer's Journey to The Run For A Million
Keep your horse focused. A horse stands distracted at the Brad Barkemeyer Win-A-Day Clinic.
Ditch the Distractions
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Is Your Mind Telling Your Body Lies?
Laurel Walker Denton cutting a cow on a sorrel cow horse
Tips to Beat Horse Show Nerves
NRHA Professional Billy Williams considers his wife, Veronica, one of the strongest members of his circle that helps propel him toward his goals.]
From Your Circle to the Winner’s Circle
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A Meeting of the Minds
Amanda Kimes of Kimes Ranch Jeans stands in a field of cacti.
6 Tips to Make a Comeback After a Hiatus from the Show Pen
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Pro Goal-Setting Tips
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Learn From Everyone
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Balancing Horses and Family
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Fueled to Win
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Perfect Fit: Courtney Goodman & Lil Whizkey Gun Win 100X Brazos Slide Non Pro Futurity in Debut Outing