Callie and myself at Sharon White lesson!

My mares were both perfect. I have been reading a number of sports psychology books that have really helped me both in the show ring but also in training.

I no longer beat myself up for making mistakes. I realize now that every mistake is a golden opportunity to learn. To become better.

I have no desire to be perfect.

That is not possible. That is a recipe for misery.

I wish to be THE BEST THAT I CAN BE.

I also realize some other things.

In order to compete well, I have to be prepared, over prepared.

If I am, and I realize it, I am relaxed at a show.

I may not have a better mover or a cleaner jumper, but I CAN TRY HARDER.

I CAN WORK AT MY GOALS. I CAN BE DISCIPLINED

"We all choke. Winners know how to handle choking better then losers."

John McEnroe

"Be decisive. A wrong decision is generally less disastorus than indecision."

Bernhard Langer

"Motivation get's you going. Discipline keeps you going."

Jim Ryan

I have found personally that accupuncture does WONDERS for me.

I have spent my last two competitions with a smile on my face, and no pit in my throat.

I have found the program that works for me, once I became objective and looked at myself like I do my horses.

Now for my favorite email I have been sent in a LONG time.

Thank you Kim...