Show Notes
Horsemanship Breakthroughs Podcast: Creating Confidence for Horsewomen with Sandi Simons
“Don’t fight your fear, raise your skill”
Sandi is a mother of 5, a wife, a businesswoman, a horse trainer, and an International horse presenter. Sandi travels Australia-wide to present two-day clinics or camps and appears as a guest presenter at Australia’s major Horse Expos. Sandi has now helped thousands of women all over the world with her unique “creating confidence” program to regain their confidence to get back in the saddle whilst enjoying a safe and harmonious relationship with their horses. Sandi’s insightful, compassionate nature makes her a truly unique coach who is now providing a training system that has been sadly lacking for those that have struggles within the equine world. Sandi believes that everyone has the capacity within themselves to do more and go further than they ever thought possible. Sandi offers all ladies that have lost their confidence the help, encouragement and support they need to ensure that their journey with riding can become easier, enjoyable and more fulfilling.
𝐈𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐞𝐩𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐝𝐞 𝐰𝐞 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐮𝐬𝐬:
Sandi’s journey from riding horses in countryau for transport into helping women ride & train their horses safely and with confidence Sandi’s own personal struggle with fear and lack of confidence riding horses after becoming a mother How to choose the right horse for you including the non-negotiable factors The relationship between trust and predictability when training horses Why Sandi doesn’t compete, and why you don’t have to either if you don’t want How ego can be destructive when it comes to competing horses How your lack of confidence can actually help you make good decisions Should we feel the fear and do it anyway? Sandi’s really cool book analogy when it comes to training horses Wild vs Domesticated horses in training The physical, mental, and spiritual aspects of a horse Dealing with negative feedback and judgment in the horse industry Plus so much more!
Find out more & connect with Sandi at sandisimonstraining.com.au or search Sandi Simons on socials.
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