I'll Admit with Jessica Parr

Happy Monday fam! These are my favourite core stabilizing exercises to do as a rider to develop strength, balance, and efficiency in the saddle (let alone equitation). I hope that you enjoy & can get creative out of the saddle in a time where maybe we can't be with our barn besties as much as usual.

Happy Monday friends! Today I threw in some audio from our 10 Day HORSEINMIND program that has to do with mindset and mental blocks when riding. I hope that this helps you stay focused and productive for 2021!

Today we have a quick chat about the complexities of coach and rider relationships! I get many questions from students feeling as though they want to develop a more positive relationship with their coach - here is my take on it!

I have the key if you're feeling stuck. Here it is! You may not want to hear it, but if you're willing to accept it - I promise it will help you to be the rider you want to be!

Keeping these short and sweet for you guys. I've had many questions about getting your horse "on the bit" "in the contact" etc. ESPECIALLY now that we are limited for riding time in ON. Here is just some of the little things I do that help many of the horses I ride to grasp things a little quicker. Stay tuned to the episode for a special discount code. Happy Monday!

We have talked so much lately about insecurities when riding! One of the things that comes up with this, for my clients - a lot of the time is riding differently when people are watching. YOU are not the only person this happens to! We have such anxiety about being judged that our productivity when riding can really be affected. 

Have you ever been told frantically to "LET GO" when you're on your horse? It's a thing. And it comes up so often! So I thought I'd share my two cents when it comes to learning to let go in tense moments, and how it really works.

Today on the podcast I got to interview Taylor Stafford! She is an avid equestrian as well as the Owner and Founder of Anatomeq - a Canadian equestrian company that just recently launched direct to consumer online. Taylor is so hard-working and we got to chat about the nitty gritty of getting a business off of the ground. What are some of the things that stop you from throwing your dreams out into...

Taylor Avann is a (recently turned) professional rider with a spirit for entrepreneurship and dedication to learning. On the podcast today we chat about Taylor's upbringing, her interest in training and leasing her personal horses, competitions as a junior / amateur, and the trials and tribulations of starting out as a young professional. We also chat about her online second-hand tack store, One C...

Today I have Maredith and Colton on the podcast to chat about being equestrian entrepreneurs! Running a full fledged program together out of Kentucky, online businesses and Maredith's custom brand design keeps them extremely busy. I absolutely loved this discussion, as we talked about so many topics including the ins and outs of running a training business and also how they've gotten their footing...

Today on the podcast I have Katie Hawkins. She is an equestrian, entrepreneur and certified FEI massage therapist. I had to lengthen this episode because Katie has a myriad of experience in not only the horse industry but just in life in general. I still have so many questions for her! She is someone that inspires and motivates me to become a better version of myself, and I know she will do the sa...

On today's podcast I chat with Irina Hulse. Irina has her own photography and filmmaking business, is a student at the Savannah College of Art & Design and OF COURSE is part of their Equestrian team! Irina is such a creative and I love talking with her as she is so passionate about everything she does. In this interview we talk about her social media, being part of the equestrian team, photogr...

On today's podcast we talk with Brittany, a USEF professional and certified strength and conditioning specialist. Brittany has a myriad of certifications and is a freaking powerhouse entrepreneur! She runs an equestrian business along with her mother and sister, as well as her own fitness programs, AND hosts her TESC podcast! We talk about all things equestrian, fitness, her day to day and more. I...

Today I chatted with Dani Conway of "Nutrition the Natural Way". Dani is a certified nutritionist and lifestyle coach as well as an avid equestrian. She started her business 13 years ago when she overcame her own personal struggles with yo-yo dieting and feeling common symptoms that many women tend to have on a day to day basis. Dani not only has an amazing program for women but also, equestrians!...

Today on the podcast I chat with one of my previous students, Daria Moslehi! We cover all of her experiences owning horses without a coach, bringing up youngsters, balancing school and fitness. Not only that, but she has an awesome YouTube channel and a knack for photography. I know you guys will love this!

Meet Marina! She's a young equestrian based outside of Toronto. We talk all about horses, positivity, bullying within the industry and the struggles of being a "horse girl". Marina aspires to use her brand The Positive Equestrian to promote meaningful relationships within the industry, and to encourage girls to support one another. 

On today's podcast Katie DeWolf talks about growing up as an eventer in Europe, settling down in Ottawa ON and making the transition to dressage. As a teenager, Katie held a working student position under Belgian Olympian Karin Donckers and walks us through a typical day in preparing horses for this kind of craziness! She also opens up about a life changing injury and the road back to confidence....

I know that you guys will find just as much inspiration as I do from these two amazing women. They are young, intelligent, entrepreneurial female powerhouses in the equestrian industry. Starting their business in GRADE 8 & growing it into the thriving company it is today - we can all take a little motivation from Harriette Thomas and Rachel Zhang.