Success in the saddle requires more than riding skills. Mental toughness and physical strength are just as important. In this episode of Ask an Expert, Daniel Stewart explains how he builds riders and coaches who are balanced, confident, and ready to perform their best.
Episode Highlights:
19:30: Teaching coaches to support students through stress and nerves
25:30: Finding joy in the process when progress isn’t clear-cut
31:00: His approach to goal setting
35:30: Balancing risk and reward as a rider
42:30: Common mistakes riders make in building mental and physical strength
Meet the Expert, Daniel Stewart
Daniel Stewart has been an equestrian for over 35 years and has spent the last 25 of them coaching riders all over the world. Combining his knowledge as an equestrian with a degree in physical education, he created a series of clinics that help riders develop strong minds and bodies. As the internationally acclaimed author of the books “Pressure Proof Your Riding”, “Ride Right”, “Fit and Focused in 52”, and “Bolder Braver Brighter”, he’s widely considered one of the world's leading experts on equestrian sport psychology, athletics, and performance.
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