Category: Gritty Riders

Gritty Riders Don't Blame the Horse

11/7/2020

The truest test of the mental and emotional toughness of a rider is how they respond when things do not go according to plan.

If a rider responds to a challenging situation by blaming, as a coach I take it as a sign that the rider doesn't feel very in control of their horsemanship (and often, their life).

Blaming is a common response. It is a defense mechanism, designed to protect our fragile egos.

However, when we blame, we give away our power to make changes, to learn, grow, and improve.

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Gritty Riders Don't Fear Making Mistakes

8/1/2020

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Gritty Riders Don't Fear Making Mistakes

Gritty riders know that mistakes are part of the process, and the only way to improve is to try new things.

Gritty riders know they miss 100% of the shots they don't take-so they throw their rope! If they miss, at least they missed trying!

What have you and your horse tried lately? How did it go? Did you win-or learn? I'd love to hear from you-share your experiences in the comments!

Chevy

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Gritty Riders Don't Should On Themselves

7/8/2020

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I should exercise more.

I should pack a lunch to save money.

I should pack lunches the night before so we aren’t in a rush every morning.

I should spend more time helping my kids with their homework.

I should clean my house.

I should finish that home improvement project I started months ago.

I should go through my closet and donate those clothes I haven’t worn in years.

I should finish reading that horse training book I bought months ago.

I should ride my horse more.

I should be able to ride better than this-I’ve been taking lessons for years!

I should have achieved those goals I set for myself already.

I should be at a horse show this weekend.

I should…

Should is a dangerous word.

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Gritty Riders Don't Waste Time on Negative Thoughts

6/1/2020

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Sometimes Positive Thinking Isn't Possible.

I've commonly coached that gritty riders don't get stuck in negativity-they recognize negative thoughts and shift them to positive ones. Over and over I've stressed that a negative mind never leads to a positive ride!

Let's get real here for a second though.

It simply isn't possible to be positive all the time, and there are some situations where you can't take the negative situation that just happened and re-frame it into a positive.

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The Gritty Rider Blog

Gritty Riders Don't Blame the Horse

Gritty Riders Don't Fear Making Mistakes

Gritty Riders Don't Should On Themselves

Gritty Riders Don't Waste Time on Negative Thoughts

About Chevy

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