Unbridled Living

You might often think or say "I'm so nervous" but have you ever taken time when you're not nervous to think about the root cause of your nervousness? There are lots of reasons why you might feel nervous. In this episode, I explore some causes of nervousness, so you can be more aware of what's going on when you feel nervous. Awareness of the causes of your nervousness is the first step to overcomin...

Nobody wants to be a quitter. Everybody wants a chance to play, but sometimes you have to make the tough decision to turn out of an event. In this episode, I share what goes through my mind when I consider turning out. Learn with Me If you're looking to make changes to your mindset, be sure to sign up for my free Next-Level Mindset Mini Course . You can also get on the waitlist for Stride , my nex...

You want to be your horse's health advocate so he can show up and be his best self. This means assembling a team of people who know your horse and your style. It also means using your intuition and doing preventative maintenance. Listen to this episode to hear more about doing your due diligence to ensure your horse can be at its best. Learn with Me If you're looking to make changes to your mindse...

If you are willing to accept the support of the spirit world and the collective unconscious. you will be well supported with signs and symbols to guide you on your journey. In this episode, I talk about how you can ask for symbols and signs, how to start seeing them and how to figure out what they mean. Learn with Me If you're looking to make changes to your mindset, be sure to sign up for my free...

Your rebound rate is your ability to pick yourself up and bounce back from bigger setbacks. In this episode, I'll give some advice about how to get back on track after a setback. Learn with Me If you're looking to make changes to your mindset, be sure to sign up for my free Next-Level Mindset Mini Course . You can also get on the waitlist for Stride , my next-level barrel racing group. This group...

In this episode, I talk about recoveries in terms of getting yourself out of active thoughts and into a neutral mental state. This is a helpful practice to use in all aspects of your life and it's very useful when you go to compete. Being able to recover from a thinking, active state and move into a neutral state will allow you to focus for competition and ride the stride in your run. Learn with M...

We all want to win and find success, but when we get to the top, there can be some awkward feelings. Sharing your success on social media or talking about your wins can feel like you're bragging. In this episode, I'll dig into those awkward feelings you might have about sharing your success. It's time to get comfortable with pride! Learn with Me If you're looking to make changes to your mindset, b...

There are both pros and cons to having a routine. In this episode, I'll share some of the benefits you can gain from having a pre-run routine and also some cautions on what to avoid when establishing your routine. Learn with Me If you're looking to make changes to your mindset, be sure to sign up for my free Next-Level Mindset Mini Course . You can also get on the waitlist for Stride , my next-lev...

You know you should be more positive. You know the benefits of a positive outlook, but for some reason, you keep sliding back into negativity. In this episode, I'll tell you why this is normal and how you can make the shift to being more positive. Learn with Me If you're looking to make changes to your mindset, be sure to sign up for my free Next-Level Mindset Mini Course . You can also get on the...

I've been asked awkward questions and have heard some awkward comments… Are you any good? Aren't most barrel racers tiny little things? Do you make any money at that? In this episode, I give some suggestions for answering those awkward questions. Learn with Me If you're looking to make changes to your mindset, be sure to sign up for my free Next-Level Mindset Mini Course . You can also get on the...

In this episode, I talk about 3 mindset mistakes that I see often. Do you feel like you're the only one who gets nervous before competition? Are you always striving to make a run happen? Do you scold yourself into working harder? If you are a "yes" to any of these 3, you might be making a mindset mistake that I can help you with. Learn with Me If you're looking to make changes to your mindset, be...

Have you ever experienced "monkey mind" when all of your fears become a rush of words and thoughts filling your head? In this episode, I'll share strategies for getting "out of your head" so that you can focus, be present and ride the stride in practice and in competition. Learn with Me If you're looking to make changes to your mindset, be sure to sign up for my free Next-Level Mindset Mini Course...

We work so hard to achieve that first big win, but then we sometimes succumb to the pressure and expectation of being able to win again. This is when choke happens and we find ourselves disappointed. In this episode, I'll share the importance of staying present and learning to ride the stride in order to stay in the winning energy. Learn with Me If you're looking to make changes to your mindset, b...

I didn't always know the importance of self-love. I wasn't aware of the great impact it would have on my mindset, mental toughness and my overall happiness. In this episode, I share more about self-love and how it can impact your horsemanship and your life. Learn with Me If you're looking to make changes to your mindset, be sure to sign up for my free Next-Level Mindset Mini Course . You can also...

Whether you judge them as good habits or bad habits, we all have habits. Habits are behaviors which we repeat enough times that they become automatic.  In this episode, I share more about the many layers of habits and highlight some things you'll need to consider when trying to handle your riding habits. Learn with Me If you're looking to make changes to your mindset, be sure to sign up for my fre...

Self-sabotage is sneaky. It can be happening when you don't even know it. Self-sabotage includes all the things you (consciously or unconsciously) do which keep you from achieving your dreams and goals. In this episode, I'll talk about how self-sabotage shows up and how it might be preventing you from moving forward with your goals and dreams. Learn with Me If you're looking to make changes to you...

Whether you feel like you have emotional baggage or not, there are probably emotions you're taking with you to the barn. Any kind of structural or emotional imbalance you have is going to affect your horse. In this episode, I talk about emotional baggage and how it impacts your riding and your relationship with your horse. Learn with Me If you're looking to make changes to your mindset, be sure to...

Some people may be more in tune to it and some people might call it something else, but we all have it. Everyone can use their intuition, just like everyone can sing; some are better than others. Some of us might need to take lessons or practice to use it better. Some people are naturally intuitive superstars (just as Beyoncé is a singing superstar).  We might call it a gut feeling, or as my Mom s...

We have a huge responsibility as a rider to show up and be our best selves for our horses. Horses are a victim of their circumstances...sometimes they are a victim of their rider.  You don't want to be that rider. It's not your horse.  It's you. It's our job to show up for our horses so they can perform at their highest level.  In this episode, I talk about all the responsibilities we have as hors...

I've had a few people ask questions about avoiding drama. In this episode, I'll share my suggestions for recognizing the role you play in drama and how you can avoid it. Drama is like a game or a play. Everyone has their part. If you are trying to avoid drama, you are involved in it.  You are playing a part in the drama triangle. Listen in for more and learn how to unsubscribe from the drama! Join...

10 years ago, I didn't even know that being a highly sensitive person was a thing. Once I learned that I am a highly sensitive person, it changed my life. Whether you are a highly sensitive person or not, I think you can learn from this episode. Join the Conversation   Join the discussion in the The Rider's Mind Community on Facebook. As a member of this community, you'll also get tips and videos...

Question: How do horses feel your human energy?  How do they sense things like underground power lines?  This is an interesting question. I have a "knowing" of this energy through my own feelings and experiences, but I did have to do some research to find out more about this. Join me as I discuss energy fields and senses in animals and humans.  Learn with Me If you're looking to make changes to yo...

If you've had the experience of being a successful barrel racer, then stepping back for a while and losing your confidence, this episode is for you. Based on a listener question, I'll be sharing ideas for getting you back in the game if you're feeling like time away from barrel racing has left you lacking confidence and doubting yourself. We go deep into this kind of work in STRIDE , my next level...

I took a question from the Rider's Mind Community on Facebook for this episode.  The question is: How can I create a relationship and partnership with a horse, but not be so attached that it's hard to sell them? This is definitely something I've had to wrap my head around. Being a horse collector, sometimes I've had to sell them because we need the money, it's been the plan all along or because we...

I took a suggested topic from the Rider's Mind Community on Facebook for this episode.  Chris asked about having a horse come into your life who has a different level of confidence than you do.  If your confidence doesn't match your horse's at the moment, how do you level up to match your horse?  Or, if you have a less confident horse, how can you match vibrations to be an elite team on the same l...