Taking Stock of the Year
As I sit her on a late November afternoon, I am thinking about intentions for the off-season and the coming year. Here are 10 ideas that...
Practice What I Preach
I have been having a most amazing horse show season walking much of my talk as a competitor, student, sport psychologist and equestrian...
Supporting Loved Ones Through Stress
I have a regular, recurring column in Horse & Style Magazine -- the premier publication focused on the competitive equestrian community....
What is a Mental Practice?
Question: My trainer has me moving up a division on each of my horses. At home I have been able to manage the bigger jumps but I am super...
Q & A: Brain Training for Focus & Endurance
Question: What do I do when I have random thoughts in the ring? Sometimes I am riding along and a song or detail from school pops into my...
Stay Focused & Ride Your Plan
I have a regular, recurring column in Horse & Style Magazine -- the premier publication focused on the competitive equestrian community....
Positive & Outcome-Based Thinking
I have a regular, recurring column in Horse & Style Magazine -- the premier publication focused on the competitive equestrian community....
Battling Pressure: What is Flow?
Dr. Carrie Wicks writes a column addressing the challenges faced by equestrian athletes. This month is about flow - for any pressurized sit
Sport is a Metaphor for Life
Athletes are empowered by focus and physical strength but without a mental practice, it is up in the air when and if they hit. I have...
What is the Afterlife of Your Endorphin High?
After a fantastic jumping lesson (or any other physical endeavor including skiing, mountain biking, hiking, dancing, yoga, etc.), I am...