Stable Picks Episode 2: 5 Journal Prompts to Help Increase Confidence
In this episode of Stable Picks, Dr. Tyler Murray shares five powerful journal prompts designed specifically for equestrians who want to grow their confidence and sharpen their mental game. Whether you’re stepping into the show ring, schooling at home, or coming back from a setback, these reflective questions will help you ride with more clarity, focus, and inner strength.
Grab your notebook or a quiet moment after your next ride—this is mindset work that truly makes a difference.
✍️ What You’ll Learn:
How to redefine confidence based on what’s actually in your control
What your best rides can teach you about your ideal performance mindset
How to identify the “noise” (both internal and external) that distracts your focus
Why your WHY matters—and how to reconnect to your original motivation
How to use your existing strengths to work through common riding challenges
🧠 Journal Prompts Covered:
How do I define confidence?
(Circle what’s in your control, cross out what’s not.)
What do my best performances feel like?
(What was I doing, thinking, believing when things clicked?)
What internal and external “noises” tend to distract me?
(Name the distractions so you can manage them.)
What is my WHY?
(Why did I start riding, and what emotion still drives me?)
How can I use my strengths to overcome my weaknesses?
(Your strengths are your toolkit—use them strategically.)
🐎 Perfect For:
Riders preparing for a horse show
Equestrians recovering from a rough ride or fall
Anyone working on mindset, self-talk, or goal setting
Trainers and coaches looking for rider reflection tools
Journaling fans ready to go deeper with purpose
19 June 2025, 7:08 pm
31 minutes 2 seconds
Stable Picks Episode 1: Sport Psychology Books
Hello! And welcome to The Whole Equestrian Podcast, where we're bridging the gap between riding and wellness, discussing topics related to mindset, fitness, nutrition and community. Our mission is to promote health and happiness through our love of horses! Welcome to our spring season, Stable Picks, where I share some reccomendations for different tools to enhance your life as an Equestrian! On this episode, I share my Top 5 Sport Psychology books: The Inner Game of Tennis, The Champion's Mind, Mastery, Mind Gym and Think Like a Warrior.
8 April 2025, 6:02 pm
58 minutes 10 seconds
The Whole Equestrian: 2024 Year in Review with Tyler and Emily
Hello and welcome to The Whole Equestrian Podcast. Where we're bridging the gap between riding and wellness. Discussing topics related to mindset, fitness, nutrition and community. Our mission is to promote health and happiness through our love of horses.
Tune in to our last episode for 2024 as we recap all the fun things we've accomplished this year. Our plan for 2025 is to keep quarterly episodes with Tyler and Emily going, and introduce a few mini-series with guests! Please reach out with suggestions and requests :)
9 December 2024, 12:00 am
1 hour 25 minutes
Beyond the Barn Episode 5: Megan Wicks and Kelsea Blazek
Welcome to the Whole Equestrian Podcast, where we are bridging the gap between riding and wellness, discussing topics related to mindset, fitness, nutrition and community. Our mission is to promote health and happiness through our love of horses.
In this last installment of our fall mini-series, Beyond the Barn, we are joined by Megan Wicks and Kelsea Blazek who are passionate advocates of an integrative approach to the care of the horse. Their business, Meadow Woods Performance and Wellness combines Magnawave and bodywork techniques to support our equine athletes. You can learn more about them at https://www.facebook.com/MWmagnawave or reach out directly to Megan (443) 243-1018 or Kelsea (443) 286-1706.
4 November 2024, 12:00 pm
57 minutes 41 seconds
Beyond the Barn Episode 4: Kristen Kolenda
HELLO and WELCOME to The Whole Equestrian Podcast, where we are bridging the gap between riding and wellness! Discussing topics related to mindset, fitness, nutrition, and community. Our mission is to promote health and happiness through our love of horses. We are so excited to share our new fall series, Beyond the Barn, featuring Equestrians who have continued their love of horses in their careers beyond the traditional roles of riding, grooming, and management. This week we are joined by yogi and mental health researcher, Kristen Kolenda. You can find more about Kristen @kristenkolendayoga on Facebook/Instagram/YouTube/Insight Timer or @equitation.education for more equine-specific content. IF you'd like to learn more about working with Kristen head to https://www.kristenkolendayoga.com
21 October 2024, 3:27 pm
1 hour 5 minutes
Beyond the Barn Episode 3: Lauren Foster
HELLO and WELCOME to The Whole Equestrian Podcast, where we are bridging the gap between riding and wellness! Discussing topics related to mindset, fitness, nutrition and community. Our mission is to promote health and happiness through our love of horses. We are so excited to share our new fall series, Beyond the Barn, featuring Equestrians who have continued their love of horses in their careers beyond the traditional roles of riding, grooming and managment. This week we are joined by Adult Amateur Eventer, Lauren Foster, who works for Zoetis.
7 October 2024, 12:00 am
51 minutes 47 seconds
Beyond the Barn Episode 2: Joanie Morris
HELLO and WELCOME to The Whole Equestrian Podcast, where we are bridging the gap between riding and wellness! Discussing topics related to mindset, fitness, nutrition and community. Our mission is to promote health and happiness through our love of horses. We are so excited to share our new fall series, Beyond the Barn, featuring Equestrians who have continued their love of horses in their careers beyond the traditional roles of riding, grooming and managment. This week we are joined by Joanie Morris who now works in sport management and orginization.
24 September 2024, 12:00 am
57 minutes 53 seconds
Beyond the Barn Episode 1: Doretta Wright
HELLO and WELCOME to The Whole Equestrian Podcast, where we are bridging the gap between riding and wellness! Discussing topics related to mindset, fitness, nutrition and community. Our mission is to promote health and happiness through our love of horses. We are so excited to share our new fall series, Beyond the Barn, featuring Equestrians who have continued their love of horses in their careers beyond the traditional roles of riding, grooming and managment. This week we are joined by Doretta Wright, who works with Equestrian athletes on sports nutirition.
4 September 2024, 12:00 am
1 hour 10 minutes
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15 July 2024, 1:10 pm
44 minutes 27 seconds
Building a High Performance Model for Equestrians
Welcome to The Whole Equestrian Podcast where we're bridging the gap between riding and wellness, discussing topics related to mindset, fitness, nutrition and community. Our mission is to promote health and happiness through our love of horses.
In this episode, we're thrilled to welcome Coach Tony Sando and Doretta Wright as we explore two essential pillars of The Whole Equestrian: fitness and nutrition. Our focus today is to unveil the new standard for Coach Sando Training—a high-performance platform designed to offer tailored workout plans alongside comprehensive nutrition and mindset support, all under one roof.
Discover what sets the high-performance model apart and how it can elevate your journey as an Equestrian, regardless of your level of involvement. Ready to dive in? Sign up for the program at https://www.coachsandotraining.com and be sure to connect with us on Instagram @coachsandotraining for all the latest updates.
6 May 2024, 7:41 pm
58 minutes 46 seconds
Brain Health and Concussion with Natasha Wilch
Welcome to The Whole Equestrian Podcast where we're bridging the gap between riding and wellness, discussing topics related to mindset, fitness, nutrition, and community. Our mission is to promote health and happiness through our love of horses.
In this episode we are joined by brain health and concussion expert, Natasha Wilch. You can learn more about Natasha and her practice on her website: https://www.natasha-wilch.com through her social media @natasha.wilch or by listening to her podcast, The Concussion Nerds Podcast available wherever you listen to your podcasts!