You don’t hear pros talking shit about themselves
Confidence works for confidence. I often hear my amateur friends talking poorly about themselves after a round… out loud. I have this one...
You Never Know What You Are Taking For Granted
It wasn’t that long ago that I was in Vancouver having the show of my life. My long-time partner Arthur and I showed up rusty to Tbird,...
Workin out...
I, like many others, have struggled with my self-image, fitness, and weight over the years. And now thanks to COVID I find that I have...
Stiffness: the horse's perspective
Sometimes when I get on my horse and I am about to get to work, I immediately get the feeling that this isn’t going to be an easy day. He is
Madden Exercise #1
The simplest and hardest exercise I think we did all winter. Just two poles set 27 ft. apart. Should ride a normal 2 strides. The goal...
Find a trainer you believe in
This past winter when I was starting to ride with the team at John Madden Sales I was taking in a lot of different and new information,...
Why is simple better than complicated.
One thing I heard over and over at John Madden Sales this winter is that the secret is: “There is no secret!” I really thought of this...
The first time it was fun to go fast
This past winter I got the rare and amazing opportunity to ride with John Madden Sales. I learned a lot, and although it was through...
So the worst possible thing happened…
You may not be aware of this yet, but I have been known for idolizing Beezie Madden from time to time. And those of you that know me know...
Close the office door
Recently while competing it really occurred to me how focused I need to be. In the past I have envied those who look so relaxed and...
