by HeyFaila | Sep 8, 2022 | Uncategorized
Lack of confidence is really a symptom of another problem. When I teach a clinic, I ask riders what types of mindset blocks/struggles they have. A common answer is lack of confidence. Lack of confidence is often seen as a problem in riding, and this is my approach on...
by HeyFaila | May 31, 2022 | Uncategorized
Without this riders can never become truly feeling riders. So much of what is taught today in riding is about position, and technique. That certainly is important to know. But there is a tendency to teach in a do as I say way, creating riders who become followers....
by HeyFaila | Feb 22, 2022 | Uncategorized
You are right where you are supposed to be. I want to share this poem that my father used to say to me. He has been gone 32 years and this poem brings up such fond memories. It’s been popping into my head lately. I think it’s because I keep reminding...
by HeyFaila | Dec 14, 2021 | Uncategorized
It is so easy to get into conversations and relationships with people and horses in a mindset of “what I want from this relationship.” Shifting to a mindset of “what it is the other person or horse wants and needs” will help you create deeper...
by HeyFaila | Oct 25, 2021 | Uncategorized
The only way I will get better is to keep trying and learn from my mistakes.. You may wonder why I am posting two bird photos. You may also wonder why one of the photos is blurry and out of focus. It is because I want to share with you my journey in my new hobby as a...
by HeyFaila | Sep 28, 2021 | Uncategorized
All of your hard work on improving your riding is done with great intention. But the focus easily shifts to being about you. It is easy to get so focused on improving your position and technique when riding and in the process stop hearing the conversation from your...