by janesavoie | Jul 29, 2012 | Dressage, The Fear Factor, Visualization
Have you ever been afraid while horseback riding (or doing anything else for that matter!)? Of course you have. But you don’t have to be paralyzed by your fears. Remember, courage when horseback riding is not the absence of fear. It’s being afraid and doing what you...
by janesavoie | Feb 21, 2010 | Dressage, Dressage Tips, The Fear Factor
A couple of moths ago I started a Facebook Fan page called Solve Horseback Riding Fears. It has become so much more! You’ll find free video clips, articles, and training tips on the Wall. To get to the page, click on Horseback Riding Fear.
by janesavoie | Jan 6, 2010 | Dressage, The Fear Factor
I thought you’d enjoy this great note from my friend, Kris, who really understands that the right attitude is a CHOICE. “I woke up this morning with a nasty headache. Grumbling, I crawled out of bed, gently pushing aside two cats and a little dog (Hot...
by janesavoie | Oct 5, 2009 | The Fear Factor
Click on the link below to watch this quick video to Increase Horseback Rider confidence by raising your fear threshold through Advance and Retreat. Increase Horseback Rider Confidence with Advance and Retreat Technique
by janesavoie | Sep 30, 2009 | The Fear Factor
Fear is a very real issue for many horseback riders. It’s nothing to be embarrassed about. In fact, it would be surprising if you never felt afraid when riding. After all, you’re dealing with an animal that greatly outweighs you. In addition to their size, horses are...
by janesavoie | Sep 26, 2009 | The Fear Factor
I often hear from horseback riders that they have irrational fears about being out of control or getting hurt when riding. The fear seems irrational because they’ve never actually had an accident or injury. So they wonder where the fear comes from. For what it’s...
