STRESS

And its effect on your riding performance Text: Ryan Tehini Stress and anxiety are innate aspects of athletic competition and often inhibit performance and ultimately contribute to an unfavourable competition outcome. Many athletes report difficulty concentrating, inefficient decision-making, hazy thought, and reduced energy as a result of competition stress. However, despite the negative discourse surrounding stress…

BylizzieNovember 8, 20250Comments

Horse Health

DEPRESSION IN HORSES

Research indicates that horses can experience depression. Here we'll review the pioneering study that sought to identify depression in horses and examine some of the causes, list the signs to watch for and give tips on how to help alleviate depressive symptoms in affected horses. The study A French study evaluated domestic horses for signs of…

BylizzieAugust 4, 20250Comments

Horse Channel Horse Training

MENTAL HEALTH AND SPORT – LESSONS FROM SIMONE BILES

On the 27th of July 2021, Simone Biles sent shockwaves through the sporting world, announcing that she would not be competing in the artistic gymnastics women’s team final. Battling with her mental health, Simone cited the sheer pressure put on her as one of the reasons she withdrew from the competition. Almost instantaneously, and before…

BylizzieMay 19, 20230Comments

Horse Channel Know How

Sport psychology for the equestrian

Are you tough enough to cope with the demands of the equestrian sport? [dropcap]S[/dropcap]port psychology, or mental toughness if you prefer, applies to both amateur and professional equestrians. Sport psychology began as early as 1898 when research showed that cyclists performed better when they rode as a group rather than as individuals. In the 1960s, sport…

BylizzieSeptember 12, 20160Comments

STRESS

DEPRESSION IN HORSES

MENTAL HEALTH AND SPORT – LESSONS FROM SIMONE BILES

Sport psychology for the equestrian

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