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If you're anything like me, you love taking in information, whether it's through courses or podcasts or books, or going to clinics, and the best part is when you learn something new and you can quickly implement what you’ve learned and you can do it like a pro right away. But the most frustrating thing is when you learn something and then you never implement it or you learn something or you can't do it right away. So you throw in the towel, and that's not really fair, because everything we learn needs some time to percolate, to marinate, to become part of you, so that you can move closer to mastery.

In this episode I want to talk about giving yourself some grace while this new information integrates or while you're implementing this new information. You really shouldn't have an expectation of learning something and then instantly being pro, but for some of us that seems to be the unconscious expectation, an unfair expectation, and that's what we’ll explore in this episode.


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If you’re looking to make changes to your mindset, be sure to sign up for my free Next-Level Mindset Mini Course.

Envy and jealousy are two emotions that I don’t imagine anyone loves feeling. Maybe you’re not aware you have them or perhaps it really bothers you when they hit. These emotions are part of the human experience, and this episode I’ll talk about how to use them to your advantage. I don’t mean in a competitive sense, but to use the emotions as intel as to what’s really important to you, or to transmute the energy that will serve your highest good.

Join the Conversation

Join the discussion in the The Rider’s Mind Community on Facebook.

Want to connect or ask me a question? Find me on Instagram or Facebook.

Learn with Me

If you’re looking to make changes to your mindset, be sure to sign up for my free Next-Level Mindset Mini Course.

From the set of movies and the popular series Heartland, to Canadian Pro rodeos and the NFR, Alberta’s Niki Flundra has made a living through horses and horsemanship.

In this episode we learn more about Niki and all aspects of her business with horses.  We even chat about how she prepares her horses for stunts in movies.   She offers us some tips on connecting with our horses and a unique perspective on horsemanship from a performance perspective.

To learn more about Niki’s Heart of the Horse event, find her Facebook page HERE

Learn with Me

If you’re looking to make changes to your mindset, be sure to sign up for my free Next-Level Mindset Mini Course.

Join Stride, my next-level barrel racing group. We work on becoming mindful barrel racers so we can show up, be present and perform with great partnership.

I think you’ll see parts of yourself in her story and I hope you’ll also be inspired by what she has shared as she reflects on her Texas adventures this past January and February.

Join Stride, we’re currently open www.michelledavey.com/stride between March 22-29th!  This group receives video training and coaching from me and Stride members have access to special guests. We work on becoming mindful barrel racers so we can show up, be present and perform with great partnership. 

Fuel prices are climbing fast. We need to band together to save money, but you might be like me and you normally would be selective about your travelling partners and prefer to travel alone. It might be time to reconsider that option. You might be looking at buddying up to make it feasible to head to events near and far. If so, listen to these tips for travelling partners before you make plans with your travel buddies!

Learn with Me

If you’re looking to make changes to your mindset, be sure to sign up for my free Next-Level Mindset Mini Course.

Join Stride, my next-level barrel racing group. We work on becoming mindful barrel racers so we can show up, be present and perform with great partnership. 

It’s not the person sitting on the fence that deserves the credit, it’s YOU. You’re the one doing the work, daring greatly, being vulnerable, failing and getting back up. In this episode, I want you to recognize how important it is to take some credit and thank yourself for your success. 

Join Stride, my next-level barrel racing group. We work on becoming mindful barrel racers so we can show up, be present and perform with great partnership. Open to new members March 22-24, 2022 at www.michelledavey.com/stride.

Consider this your invitation to join me for my Joy Tuesday experiment.  In this episode, I’ll share some ways that you can implement Joy Tuesday in your life. Let’s see if we can create a movement to elevate our vibrations and access the energy of joy!

Share your #JoyTuesday on social media and tag me @michelleadavey! 

Learn with Me

If you’re looking to make changes to your mindset, be sure to sign up for my free Next-Level Mindset Mini Course.

Join Stride, my next-level barrel racing group. We work on becoming mindful barrel racers so we can show up, be present and perform with great partnership. 

If you cry when other people cry, you might need Kleenex while you listen. This isn’t an easy topic, but in this episode I’ll talk about why it’s so hard to lose a horse. I share some ideas for feeling better about the decisions you might have to make when saying goodbye.

If you've lost a horse before, consider joining my March group healing session: https://michelledavey.com/marchenergyhealing/

Learn with Me

If you’re looking to make changes to your mindset, be sure to sign up for my free Next-Level Mindset Mini Course.

Join Stride, my next-level barrel racing group. We work on becoming mindful barrel racers so we can show up, be present and perform with great partnership. 

In this episode, I’m making the case for why horsemanship is an inside job. I’ll give you some ideas for what you can work on to increase your ability to connect with horses and develop your skills as a horseman. I feel like when we focus on this, there is a beautiful ripple effect for our horsemanship and the lines of communication with your horse become clearer. 

Learn with Me

If you’re looking to make changes to your mindset, be sure to sign up for my free Next-Level Mindset Mini Course.

Join Stride, my next-level barrel racing group. We work on becoming mindful barrel racers so we can show up, be present and perform with great partnership. 

If you ride more than one horse, you might be wondering how you can effectively switch back and forth. In this episode, I share how energy, intention and awareness are important when you move from one horse to another, both in competition and at home.

Learn with Me

If you’re looking to make changes to your mindset, be sure to sign up for my free Next-Level Mindset Mini Course.

Join Stride, my next-level barrel racing group. We work on becoming mindful barrel racers so we can show up, be present and perform with great partnership. 

It seems like there is never enough time for the things you love to do. In this episode, I’ll tell you how to make more time for yourself and your horse activities. 

If improving your mental toughness and your competitive mindset is on your radar for 2022 and you’re looking for support in choosing you, I can help with that. Register for Mental Toughness Bootcamp at michelledavey.com/bootcamp 

At any age and stage, you can change your brain and “learn new tricks”. I’m creating a bootcamp for your mind. If you compete with horses and want to create new neural connections that serve you well, Mental Toughness Bootcamp is for you! 

If you’re ready to develop mindset skills for a healthy brain and presence for competition, I can help you with that. 

Register for Mental Toughness Bootcamp at michelledavey.com/bootcamp 

Mental Toughness Bootcamp is filled with lessons and practical activities to build and create the neural connections you need to maintain your composure and focus in competition. It runs for 5 weeks with the option of adding extra coaching calls.  

Your knees are knocking, you’re getting lightheaded and you’re not sure why you signed up for this event. You’re feeling very vulnerable. Your heart is racing, your legs are stiff, you can’t take deep breaths…it’s not a great feeling, but it’s a very common feeling. In this episode, I’ll share why it feels so vulnerable when we are competing with our horses.

Learn with Me

If you’re looking to make changes to your mindset, be sure to sign up for my free Next-Level Mindset Mini Course.

Join Stride, my next-level barrel racing group. We work on becoming mindful barrel racers so we can show up, be present and perform with great partnership. 

I’ve recently been part of several different challenges. I’m going to be running a challenge for you to build your mental toughness skills starting on January 17th.  In this episode, I’ll share how challenges have worked for me and my family, plus tell you about the upcoming Mental Toughness Challenge!

Free Mental Toughness Challenge Starts January 17th
Registration open now at  https://michelledavey.com/mtc

Join Stride, my next-level barrel racing group. We work on becoming mindful barrel racers so we can show up, be present and perform with great partnership.

In this episode, I’ll share a few things you can do to keep your mindset and mental resilience sharp in the off season. 

Free Mental Toughness Challenge Starts January 17th
Registration open now at  https://michelledavey.com/mtc

Join Stride, my next-level barrel racing group. We work on becoming mindful barrel racers so we can show up, be present and perform with great partnership. 

I think we all know the feeling of when you’ve been grinding it out and doing the work, but things are just not working out. In this episode, I’ll share how to shift that energy and find something good while you’re waiting for things to work out. 

Learn with Me

If you’re looking to make changes to your mindset, be sure to sign up for my free Next-Level Mindset Mini Course.

Join Stride, my next-level barrel racing group. We work on becoming mindful barrel racers so we can show up, be present and perform with great partnership.