Possessing the right mind-set and relevant mental skills has long been
considered vital in achieving top performances in all sports. And yet,
to many riders mental fitness still remains something of an
afterthought.
In Perfect Mind: Perfect Ride, the author demonstrates how to develop
and achieve the right kind of attitude, motivation and mental skills to
make the most of the rider's abilities whether it be riding as a
recreation or as a competitive sport.
Horses are highly sensitive flight animals - they'll react first and ask
questions, well, never...! In essence, this means that every time riders
get on their horse, they need to be fully committed, aware and in
control of their body, their thoughts and their emotions, in order to
communicate with their horse in precisely the right kind of manner.
The combination of research in the field of sport and performance
psychology and real-life examples contained in this book will help
readers identify with and understand different topics. Current
scientific theories surrounding sport and performance psychology are
translated into practice, allowing readers to fully understand why they
think, feel and act the way they do - and what they need to do to change
it.
Hands-on advice on how to develop relevant attitudes and mental skills
will make Perfect Mind: Perfect Ride an essential companion for the
rider wanting to get more out of the sport.
Foreword by Mary King MBE
