by janesavoie | Sep 29, 2012 | Dressage
One of the biggest mistakes riders make when we’re trying to overcome riding fears is that we direct our efforts toward the conscious mind. You know–willpower, iron-jawed determination. The problem with that strategy is that you can only make short-term, temporary...
by janesavoie | Sep 18, 2012 | Motivation
Jane is right when she says Attitude is a Choice. Sometimes I choose to be cranky and not do what I know I should be doing. Other times I’m so into the joy of the work that I do my very best to please Jane and to please myself. Either way, it is my CHOICE....
by janesavoie | Sep 18, 2012 | Motivation
I got in trouble today. I chewed something I shouldn’t have. It hurt my feelings when Jane corrected me. But it didn’t last long. I NEVER focus on the negative. I know Jane loves me even when I’ve done something “naughty”. So, I decided...
by janesavoie | Sep 10, 2012 | Dressage Tips, Motivation
Over the last 2 months, I’ve discussed the importance of the outside rein in connecting aids and what it feels and looks like when your horse steps though the outside rein. This month, we’ll look into testing that connection through the outside rein. TESTING THE...
by janesavoie | Sep 4, 2012 | Motivation
Today is your day! Take it! It is YOURS! Let’s do something with this day! It’s easy to say, let’s wait until tomorrow. But that’s not going to get you anywhere. So let’s change that. Today is it. Let’s set a few goals. One for...
