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Tips and Pointers from Kay Blandford,

"Straight To The Point!" Tips and Tricks Archives

Tips are listed with the most recent tips at the top.

1/1/2012:

It is easy to be hopeful in thE day when you can see the things you wish on.

12/1/2011:
Prepration makes Opportunity.

11/1/2011:
To hold your position correctly in the turn, you have to employ the use of your eyes, hands and your seat and only use your feet for correction! These are the components to the perfect turn!

10/1/2011:

Being A "WINNER" means Being willing to do all the time what most people are willing to do some OF the time.

9/1/2011:

Believe in your horse so your horse can
believe in you

8/1/2011:

What I"ve learned, I know that I still have alot to learn.

7/1/2011:

Confidence is KnowiNg that you are prepared

6/1/2011:

If you think that you are the only one that struggles with trying to be a winnER, Get the dvd "FROM THE HEART OF CHAMPIONS", to hear their personal views of how they met the challenge.. CLICK HERE TO ORDER

5/1/2011:

When the road you're traveling seems difficult at best, just remember to pray and God will do the rest.

4/1/2011:

Thought with purpose. Gives the horse direction.

3/1/2011:

Softening to the bit. Use a snaffle bit . It allows contact to the corner of the horses mouth , one side then the other.

2/1/2011:

Don't try to go through something bad and come out good...... stop and start over.

1/1/2011:

I hope the NEW YEAR will bring you many positive changes! 

12/1/2010:

"If you can't go beyond your limits then push your boundaries"

11/3/2010:

PUT A PICTURE IN YOUR MIND OF WHAT YOU WANT YOUR HORSE TO DO

10/3/2010:

ADJUST TO FIT THE SITUATION

9/7/2010:

Recognize the smallest change, the slighest try.

8/7/2010:

Make the wrong thing difficult, and the right thing easy.

7/5/2010:

When going down the alley "use your muscle memory and then let reaction take over."

6/5/2010:

THE ONLY TIME YOU HAVE FAILED IS WHEN YOU QUIT TRYING.
'Conceive, Believe,and Achieve' Isn't just a saying. You can conceive something and everyone might think and know you're capable of iT,,but if you do not believe it, it will never become reality. You have to believe in yourself.

5/2/2010:

Success comes in small steps. It isn't about leaps and bounds. Success is about taking one step at a time to accomplish your goals. Going too fast with too much can be frustration and lead to failure. Taking small, focused, deliberate steps accomplishing one goal at a time is what makes success come together. Remember the song " One day a time, sweet jesus".

4/1/2010: GET YOUR HORSES TEETH FLOATED ANNUALLY. NOT ONLY IMPORTANT FOR THEIR HEALTH, BUT THEIR PERFORMANCE. I PREFER A EQUINE DENTIST.

3/1/2010: HAVE YOUR EVER COME OUT OF THE ARENA AND found that you were BREATHING HARDER THAN YOUR HORSE?? ON TOP OF THAT, you CAN NOT REMEMBER ANYTHING ABOUT YOUR RUN? THAT 'S BECAUSE YOU HELd YOUR BREATH. FOCUS ON BREATHING WHEN YOU COMPETE AND YOU WILL HAVE fewer MISTAKES

1/3/2010 : To get the most out of your horse, keep him happy and performing to his ability. keep your horse on a regular feeding schedule

12/8/09 : SET REALISTIC GOALS. EVERY RIDER IS BLESSED WITH A DIFFERENT LEVEL OF TALENT AND ABILITY. HAVE CONFIDENCE AND GO BE THE BEST YOU CAN BE.

11/8/09 : Be sure to run your own race! Don't be intimidated by others or the situation. Ride your best race and let your experience be your guide to the winners circle!

10/09/09 : WHEN YOU GO TO YOUR RACE BE A JOCKEY NOT A TRAINER!