ASKHQ: DOES SAYING I’M NERVOUS MAKE ME SEEM WEAK?

Q: Should I tell people I'm nervous, or will that make me look weak? A: Being nervous doesn't make you weak, it makes you human. In fact, vulnerability often connects people. When you admit 'I'm feeling really nervous,' you often discover others feel the same way but were also hiding it. Suddenly you're not alone;…

BylizzieMarch 8, 20260Comments

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SETTING THE DIRECTION FOR 2026

The power or purposeful goals Text: Lara Ellwood of Insight Equine New year, big energy… 2026 energy looks good on you! Let’s be honest, by February, half our goals are hiding in a dusty corner next to the unused gym gear. We start with wild motivation, bold resolutions, and a ‘this is my year’ mindset, only for…

BylizzieFebruary 11, 20260Comments

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MIRROR NEURONS

Why horses are so in tune with human emotion Text: Ryan Tehini, MA Anyone who has spent extended periods of time around horses will agree that they are remarkably astute at reading and responding to human emotions. In fact, in the scientific world, their ability to recognise emotions in people’s voice and facial expressions has been…

BylizzieOctober 28, 20250Comments

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PSYCHOLOGICAL ATTRIBUTES OF COACHES THAT ENSURE ATHLETE SUCCESS

Text: Ryan Tehini Having the right coach is an integral part of achieving athletic success; proper coaching ensures that the correct aspects of the sport are trained, and also instils confidence in the athlete – enhancing their overall performance. While the importance of coaching has never been in debate, it is an aspect of psychological research…

BylizzieAugust 5, 20250Comments

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DOES PRACTICE REALLY MAKE PERFECT?

What it takes to become an expert Text: Ryan Tehini In his bestseller Outliers: The Story of Success, Malcolm Gladwell posits that it takes 10 000 hours of practice to become an expert or master in any field. This means that assuming you train for two hours a day, five days a week without fault, it would…

BylizzieJuly 28, 20250Comments

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MINDSET COACHING – BUILDING THE RIDER’S COMPETITIVE EDGE

Text: Lara Ellwood Horses have given us some of life’s most joyful moments—freedom, partnership, connection, and the friendships forged along the way. But for many riders, those highs can be tempered by the creeping nerves that come before a class, in the warm-up arena, or even while thinking about the next show. These overwhelming emotions can…

BylizzieJuly 21, 20250Comments

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IMPROVE YOUR TRAINING WITH ONE SMALL CHANGE

By Ryan Tehini Athletic training typically follows a very unidimensional approach. Most practices involve the continued repetition of a task - in order to improve the odds of success in competition. This is typically done through attempts to improve the physical aspects of speed, strength, and flexibility (amongst others). For example, you may spend time in…

BylizzieJune 20, 20230Comments

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THRIVING IN THE OFF-SEASON

To return stronger and better Ryan Tehini With the December holidays fast approaching, many riders will find themselves taking a break from competition (and possibly even training) for a longer period of time than they are used to. For many, this can cause anxiety due to feeling like you aren’t doing enough - particularly as riders are…

BylizzieNovember 23, 20220Comments

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THE PSYCHOLOGY OF PERFORMANCE, PART 2: GOAL SETTING

If you want to excel at anything, you have to learn how to manage your thoughts and feelings, both the good and the bad. Excellence is not normal or natural, and cultivating excellence in anything requires hard work and sacrifice. Physical talent is not irrelevant, but it is less important than self-discipline and mental strength.…

BylizzieFebruary 26, 20210Comments

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THE PSYCHOLOGY OF PERFORMANCE, PART 1: DELIBERATE PRACTICE

“I don’t want riders who work physically hard. Work by thinking.” – Nuno Oliveira If you want to excel at anything, you have to learn how to manage your thoughts and feelings, both the good and the bad. Excellence is not normal or natural, and cultivating excellence in anything requires hard work and sacrifice. This…

BylizzieFebruary 24, 20210Comments

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