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: How long will it take?

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

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.....

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: 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: 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: 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: 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: How Physics an Help you with your Goals

Dr. Paul Haefner discusses theoretical physics from a horseman's perspective. Say WHHHHAAAT???? Listen and learn how to create positive changes towards your goals using physics...

Riding Far: Are horses our mirrors? Maybe not…

Dr. Paul Haefner discusses the book "The Alchemist" and how one part of this book has had a big impact on his horsemanship. Listen to this short podcast and see if you have a mindshift around your horsemanship also.

Riding Far: Respect for riders and horses

Dr. Paul Haefner continues to discusses principles and fundamentals for equestrians and horses. In this short podcast he discusses RESPECT...for riders and horses.

Riding Far: Complexity is important in your riding

Horses or riding horses is complex and sometimes overwhelming. 

In this short podcast, Dr. Paul Haefner discusses why understanding complexity is important in developing yourself and training your horse.

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: Courage

Dr. Paul Haefner discusses 'Courage'. Should you push through your fears? Should you just "Cowgirl up"? 

What are better strategies to overcome vulnerabilities? Here is a great way to switch up your thinking about courage....

Riding Far: Horses and Riders are complex. What does that mean for YOU?

Dr. Paul Haefner continues his discussion on Principles of Pathway to Unity. Horses and riders are complex. How does that help you in your riding?

Riding Far: Safety and Security. What does it mean for you and your horse?

Dr. Paul Haefner discusses the core principle: Safety and Security. Humans and horses seek safety and security. What does that mean in life and riding?