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Found 7 Results from April Clay, Registered Psychologist

Are you a Mindful or Mindless Rider?

Do you cruise on autopilot, tend to be judgy, or aren't tuned in to your horse? It is not that uncommon - and here's how to fix it.
By: April Clay, Registered Psychologist

Developing Self-Compassion: Don’t be So Hard on Yourself!

In part 2 of 'Building a More Confident You' we look at how being nice to yourself can actually help develop resiliency as a rider.
By: April Clay, Registered Psychologist

Building a More Confident Rider Through “Self-Efficacy”

Part 1 of a 2-part series deals with the perceived power a person holds to affect situations, which plays a significant role in performance.
By: April Clay, Registered Psychologist

The Impact of the Pandemic and Return to Competition on Athletes

Riders have learned in the past year and a half that attaching goals to horse shows is risky business and can cause anger and despair.
By: April Clay, Registered Psychologist

Pursuing Perfection: Is It Good or Bad For You?

Researchers are accumulating evidence that perfectionism is actually dual-natured, with positive and negative aspects.
By: April Clay, Registered Psychologist
It can be hard to adhere to a training schedule, or even feel motivated to ride at all sometimes, during this strange time. (Светлана Бердник/Pixabay)

Keeping a Competitive Edge ‒ Without Actual Competition

The pandemic has left us in a state of suspension with a profound loss of motivation as the show season is up in the air. How can a rider get their mojo back?
By: April Clay, Registered Psychologist

Coping with the COVID-19 Crisis: Tips for the Equestrian Community

How to tame your reactionary 'lizard brain' during stressful times and get your more rational 'thinking brain' online again.
By: April Clay, Registered Psychologist
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