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We Need to Talk About Riding to Win vs. Chasing Perfection

We Need to Talk About Riding to Win vs. Chasing Perfection

Annette Paterakis

A few weeks ago I finished reading Unstoppable by Maria Sharapova – one of tennis’ most badass blondes. In her autobiography, Maria talks about how she grew up always aiming...

We Need to Talk About Riding to Win vs. Chasing Perfection

Annette Paterakis

A few weeks ago I finished reading Unstoppable by Maria Sharapova – one of tennis’ most badass blondes. In her autobiography, Maria talks about how she grew up always aiming...

These 5 Strategies Will Have You So Focused, You’ll Think You Had An Extra Cup of Coffee

These 5 Strategies Will Have You So Focused, You’ll Think You Had An Extra Cup of Coffee

Annette Paterakis

Horse shows are many things: fierce competition, adrenaline spiking spectator events, guilty pleasure style food, and social gatherings. While most of us are there to compete - and compete well...

These 5 Strategies Will Have You So Focused, You’ll Think You Had An Extra Cup of Coffee

Annette Paterakis

Horse shows are many things: fierce competition, adrenaline spiking spectator events, guilty pleasure style food, and social gatherings. While most of us are there to compete - and compete well...

Embrace Your Inner McLain and Walk the Course Like a Pro with These 5 Tips

Embrace Your Inner McLain and Walk the Course Like a Pro with These 5 Tips

Annette Paterakis

Your mental preparation starts the moment you walk your course. Ok maybe it starts the moment you get your venti latte, but the course walk really is one of the...

Embrace Your Inner McLain and Walk the Course Like a Pro with These 5 Tips

Annette Paterakis

Your mental preparation starts the moment you walk your course. Ok maybe it starts the moment you get your venti latte, but the course walk really is one of the...

5 Things I've Learned Coaching Riders That You Really Need to Know

5 Things I've Learned Coaching Riders That You Really Need to Know

Annette Paterakis

After years of riding and competing, I still spend a ton of time ringside - now, I've traded in my helmet for a hat that says 'coach' (okay, I don't...

5 Things I've Learned Coaching Riders That You Really Need to Know

Annette Paterakis

After years of riding and competing, I still spend a ton of time ringside - now, I've traded in my helmet for a hat that says 'coach' (okay, I don't...

Don't Worry, Be Happy: 5 Ways to Fight Riding Burnout

Don't Worry, Be Happy: 5 Ways to Fight Riding Burnout

Annette Paterakis

I remember getting frustrated so many times with my riding career as I became more focused, and, okay - a little obsessed - with my results. I wanted to prove...

Don't Worry, Be Happy: 5 Ways to Fight Riding Burnout

Annette Paterakis

I remember getting frustrated so many times with my riding career as I became more focused, and, okay - a little obsessed - with my results. I wanted to prove...

Boss Up: How to Become the Most Confident Rider You Can Be

Boss Up: How to Become the Most Confident Rider You Can Be

Annette Paterakis

We all know self-confidence is one of the most important mental skills you need on the horse. You can train as much as you like, but if you don’t believe...

Boss Up: How to Become the Most Confident Rider You Can Be

Annette Paterakis

We all know self-confidence is one of the most important mental skills you need on the horse. You can train as much as you like, but if you don’t believe...