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FOCUS ON FOCUS
Timmie Pollock, Ph. D , C.C. – AASP Equestrian Athlete Sport Psychologist Anyone who has competed more than a few times has experienced the multitude of distractions present at the show. The loose horse that flies by just as you start down centerline or the well-intentioned groundskeeper who revs up the tractor or the water […]
RIDING & BIOFEEDBACK
RIDING & BIOFEEDBACK Timmie Pollock, Ph. D , C.C. – AASP Equestrian Athlete Sport Psychologist Riding is a very challenging sport. Not only do riders need strength, balance, coordination and good timing, we must also effectively manage emotions such as fear and anger. Perhaps you suffer from competition anxiety, a common problem. At shows your […]
Myofascial Release for the Athlete
So your horse isn’t moving like he should, shows signs of discomfort, or has a new bad attitude? You’ve tried a few different home remedies and read a few articles on why this might be happening but just can’t seem to solve the problem. There is a good chance your horse needs myofascial release (MFR). […]
How to take the stress out of dressing to show
Of course we’re all familiar of what it takes to turn out a horse to participate in dressage shows. There’s the bubbly bath followed by mane and tail conditioner, trimming of excess hair and finally a clean sheet to protect your sparkling horse. Turn outs at this point are strictly prohibited. Of course all the […]