When people mention they are working with a personal trainer, everyone knows what that means — working hard in the gym. When you work with a riding instructor to improve your dressage and flat work, everyone understands what that entails,...
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Last weekend – and for the second year in a row – 34-year-old Danielle Goldstein stood proudly at the top of the podium as winner of the $391,000 Palm Beach Equine Clinic Grand Prix CSI5* at the Winter Equestrian Festival...
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As 2018 is coming to a close, I’m getting ready to wrap up the year. Ticking through my final “to do” list, I’m looking forward to putting away my work in exchange for some much-needed R&R. For me, that means...
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As a parent, trainer, or coach we obviously only want the best for our child or student. However, sometimes our best efforts can backfire on us. Giving certain praise or feedback or using certain language, despite being done with the...
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Riding is a sport that is undeniably mental. All sports are, to a point, but there’s something about teaming up with a 1,200-pound animal and facing a demanding sport together that tests one’s mental strength. Throw in daunting fences and...
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