🎙️Podcast Alert! How to Bounce Back When You're Still At A Show

Also a new Meditations episode: A Mindful Ride Towards Growth and Understanding

Author

Nicole Burnett
July 15, 2023

You too can bounce back this well

How to Bounce Back When You're Still At A Show

What can you do when you're at a horse show and you just blow a run. How can you shake it off, and bounce back before your next run? When you don't really have time to go lick your wounds and have to get back and perform sooner rather than later. How do you shift from asking yourself, "Why bother?" to feeling ready to rock your run? Join Nicole and Abe (her husband and co-founder) as we talk about ways you can effectively bounce back quicker at your next competition so you can keep charging ahead to success and not get stuck ruminating on a poor run.

Key Points

  1. Coping with setbacks and unexpected challenges is a vital mental performance skill for equestrians.

  2. Humor can be an effective tool to diffuse tension and shift perspectives during challenging situations.

  3. Adopting a curiosity-based mindset and questioning assumptions can lead to personal growth and learning.

  4. The importance of sticking to a training plan and avoiding unnecessary changes

  5. The warmup pen can be a stressful place, and it is crucial to shift your energy and attitude before entering it.

We also released an all-new Meditations episode this week: “A Mindful Ride Towards Growth and Understanding”

This guided meditation focused on the importance of stillness, reflection, and resilience in the pursuit of becoming a better equestrian. It encouraged riders to embrace imperfections, learn from failures, and visualize success—ultimately fostering a positive and resilient mindset.

Key Points

  1. Resilience involves acknowledging and learning from failures, not avoiding or denying them.

  2. Cultivating a tranquil mind allows for deeper reflection and turning experiences into wisdom.

  3. Each day is an opportunity for growth and improvement, regardless of past mistakes.

  4. Embrace imperfections as the foundation for growth and becoming a better version of oneself.

  5. Reshape the perception of failure by welcoming the opportunity to learn and grow.

  6. Riders play an integral role in the partnership with their horse and have the power to overcome obstacles.

  7. The journey to success in equestrianism involves perfecting both physical skills and developing a resilient and positive mindset.

Best Quotes

  1. "Just as the surface of a calm lake perfectly mirrors the beauty of its surroundings. A tranquil mind more effectively reflects on its experiences, turning them into lessons and wisdom."

  2. "Resilience is not the absence of vulnerability or struggle. It's the determination to shape and transform our vulnerabilities, our difficulties, our struggles into strengths and opportunities."

  3. "Each new day is an opportunity to get back in the saddle, face our fears, make mistakes, learn, grow, and become the competitors we aspire to be."

  4. "Embrace the imperfection as the foundation of growth."

  5. "Remember the story of Nicole's client who handled her horse swapping leads. Exhale, realizing that you possess the same capabilities, the same inner strength and potential for growth."

  6. "You have the power to overcome obstacles, learn from them, and emerge stronger."

  7. "The journey to becoming a successful equestrian isn't just about perfecting physical skills, but also about cultivating a resilient and positive mindset. It's about acknowledging and celebrating each step you take, no matter how small towards achieving your goals."

Thanks for being part of the Resilient Reiner community! Stay tuned for our next episode, and until then, Happy Trails!

Nicole

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