10/21/2024
Dedication doesn't have an off-season.
Competition season is over for now and my focus will shift but not diminish.
I tend to function with all jets fully fired up and a very intense mindset. Darby Bonomi PhD, Sport and Performance Psychologist has compared me to a very hot horse who needs to work. 😂
Although I love this time of year for a bit of a rest for the horses and a refocusing on the basics in the training, without the pressure of having to organize it all for the show arena, I have a bit of a hard time allowing myself some downtime.
After working together for several years now, Darby and I have realized that I thrive when I'm fully fired up. We don't try to turn off the jets but instead make sure my mental energy has the right focus during this time of year.
There is so much we think about for the wellbeing of our horses in the off-season, but l'm realizing more and more not to forget about myself so that l'm best prepared for next season.
It has been so helpful and truly fascinating to learn these things about myself, so that I can better perform both inside and outside of the show arena.
Thank you, Darby! 🫶🏼
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