Riding Far: What is confidence and do you have it?

Dr. Paul Haefner discusses CONFIDENCE. What is confidence? What does it mean in different situations? 

What kind of confidence are you looking for? And how do you get it? 

Riding Far: Personality Part 2: How Your Introversion/Extroversion Affects your Horse

Dr. Paul Haefner discusses how internalizing vs externalizing has an effect on our horses. What happens when you externalize your emotions? What about internalizing? How do YOU express your emotions? Does it impair the progress with your horse?

Riding Far: Personality Part 1: Understand Yourself Better

Dr. Paul Haefner discusses "how we can better understand ourselves." How helpful is it to understand your Personality? Is there something else that you need to consider that may be more valuable than knowing your personality??? Find out in this short podcast.

Riding Far: Power of a Plan

Dr. Paul Haefner talks about his work with riders who are dealing with anxiety or fear issues. He discusses how meaningful and powerful it is to have a plan you can believe in. Have a listen to this short podcast to learn more...

Riding Far: Mistakes can cause anxiety unless you know this

Dr. Paul Haefner discusses mistakes and how focusing on the proper aspects of mistakes can be hugely beneficial.

Riding Far: Use your Treasure Box to Help your Riding

Dr. Paul Haefner discusses the idea of the treasure box to help overcome rider frustration, anxiety, fear, etc. 

Listen to this short podcast to find out what a treasure box is and how it can help you with your riding. 

Riding Far: How long will it take?

Dr. Paul Haefner discusses: How long will it take for me to see results?

Riding Far: The importance of Safety and Security in your riding

All humans and horses have basic drives including seeking safety and security; seeking fun and playfulness; as well as a drive for exploration and curiosity. But Safety and Security trumps all other drives all the time. What does that mean for you and your horse?

Find out as Dr. Paul Haefner discusses this concept in this short podcast. 

Riding Far: Understanding “Flow”

Dr. Paul Haefner discusses one of his great interests: Reading and Researching. In particular, he talks about his latest read The Source (and here is the link to the other book: Flow (The Psychology of Optimal Experience) by Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi)

During flow, people typically experience deep involvement with life. Therefore, if you want to feel more engaged, happier and more satisfied, you will need to seek "flow".

Watch for future podcasts with Dr. Paul Haefner which will guide you to practical steps to acquire flow in your life

Riding Far: Experience vs Skill

Dr. Paul Haefner discusses knowledge and skill versus experience. Achieve a high skill in a specific area when you feel safe. How do you apply your skill and knowledge in an area that doesn't feel safe?

Riding Far: Coping with Stress Part 5 (Last): Challenges of Gratitude

This is the last episode in a series on coping with stress. It can be challenging to be grateful right now....this might help.

Riding Far: Coping with Stress Part 4: Can Do

Dr. Paul Haefner reminds us we don't get to control everything but we CAN control some things. Have a listen to learn how you can cope with your stress or frustrations better.

Riding Far: Coping with Stress Part 3: Grounding

Dr. Paul Haefner continues his series on how to cope with stress. In this episode he talks about "grounding". What is it? Why is it important to relieving stress? What are some grounding techniques?

Riding Far: Coping with Stress Part 2: Connection

In this episode, Dr. Paul Haefner continues giving tips on how to deal with stress. How does "connection" fit into dealing with stress? How can your horse help you?

Riding Far: Coping with Stress Part 1: The Worry Bucket

Dr. Paul Haefner gives us tips for coping with stress. This short podcast is the first session in a series on how to decrease stress and anxiety. How big is your worry bucket? Is it overflowing? Now what? How do you empty that bucket?

Riding Far: What does balance have to do with it, anyway?

Dr. Paul Haefner discusses "balance" and what it has to do with your horsemanship.

Riding Far: Three feet from gold

Dr. Paul Haefner discusses: "Three feet from gold" or "Never give up" Why this can be a recipe for disaster in your horsemanship.

Listen to this short podcast to get a better understanding of what my ACTUALLY help you be a better equestrian.

Riding Far: Why knowing your personality is key!

Dr. Paul Haefner discusses a question that came up this week: Why do I need to know my personality to improve my horsemanship? 

Riding Far: Satisfaction Part 2: Comparison, Motivation, and Joy

Dr. Paul Haefner continues his exploration into true joy and satisfaction. Are you comparing yourself and your horse to others around you? Are you doing what lights your fire? 

Dr. Paul Haefner gives a couple of practical and helpful hints to increase your satisfaction in your riding.

Riding Far: Satisfaction Part 1: The True Cause of Satisfaction, Joy, or Frustration

Dr. Paul Haefner discusses satisfaction, joy, and frustration. What causes satisfaction, joy, or frustration in us? Listen to this very interesting podcast and learn a little bit about yourself.....