Rachel SmithApr 22Overcoming Anxiety In The SaddleHow to overcome anxious thoughts and tension to feel relaxed and free in your riding again! Hey Rider! Do you ever struggle with anxiety...
Rachel SmithApr 4How to make the most of spring training with your horseIt’s finally spring! Who else is excited?! After a long winter, especially if you’re a fair weather cowgirl like me or live in the great...
Rachel SmithNov 15, 2021When you fall off your horse you.... DON'T have to get right back on againWhy I don't believe in the old adage that every rider seems to hold true to. So I'm going to share an opinion with you that a lot of...
Rachel SmithNov 15, 2021Homemade horse cookies your horses will love you for!You'll never buy horse treats from the store again! I don't know about you but my horses are suckers for treats. They especially love...
Rachel SmithSep 21, 2021How to build consistency into your riding for exciting outcomesWe can’t control everything in this world but there’s one thing that we always CAN control… Our own consistency. Consistency is the one...
Rachel SmithJul 28, 2021What it means to be a RiderSo why is this equestrian mindset stuff that I talk about so much so important? Why does feeling confident as a rider really matter...
Rachel SmithJun 7, 2021I was ready to throw in the towel on my riding...How I went from wanting to give up riding, to feel more confident and strong than ever before. Truth time... Just a few years ago I was...
Rachel SmithJun 7, 2021Don't forget: YOU are half of the equation in the partnership with your horseSometimes we get so focused on the care and progression of our horses that we forget to take care of ourselves. As important as it is for...
Rachel SmithJun 7, 2021What would happen if you believed in yourself?Hey Rider, I want to ask you......What do you think would happen if you believed in yourself just a little bit more? ----- What would...
Rachel SmithJan 9, 2021Our horses only need one thing from us..Releasing guilt, perceptions and expectations from our life and riding. Do you ever get out of practice going to the gym? You have a busy...
Rachel SmithNov 10, 2020The One-In-A-Million HorseMy theory is that every rider gets a One-In-A-Million horse in their lifetime. An angel of a horse who guides and protects them and...
Rachel SmithSep 30, 2020Its Never Too Late to Commit to Your Horses. If i'm being honest, I'm not where I want to be with my horses yet. It’s been years since I last felt deeply connected, highly focused...
Rachel SmithSep 24, 2020Unrealistic Expectations for You and Your HorseWhere is the pressure really coming from? If there’s one thing in life that is constant....it's time. The way it ticks by and we never...
Rachel SmithJul 18, 2020Backtracking from a Breakdown How to take a step back and reboot. We all experience those times in our life and with our horses when things begin breaking down and all...
Rachel SmithJul 3, 2020Summer must-haves with your horsesMy best remedies and solutions for navigating the heat, bugs, and increased riding over the summer months. As riders, I think we can all...
Rachel SmithMay 30, 2020Living a more Present life 5 ways to slow down in life and appreciate the scenery between your horse's ears Doesn’t it seem like there’s never enough time in the...
Rachel SmithMay 22, 2020The Energy of ConnectionDo you ever just stop to feel the energy at the end of your rope? To feel the power and vibration of your horse. Do you ever tune into...
Rachel SmithJan 29, 2020Intent and Integrity are EVERYTHING in Horses and in Life. As I was saddle fitting a few horses the other day I was speaking to a potential farrier, someone who wanted to get into trimming and...
Rachel SmithApr 12, 2019Pumping the Breaks and Easing Off the Pressure How sometimes taking a step back in your training program can be a leap forward in your life. Sometimes breaking it back down to basics...
Rachel SmithApr 12, 2019Breaking the Connection Why sometimes walking away from a partnership is the best (albeit hardest) choice to make. All my life I’ve had a connection with horses....