Mental Strategy
ide with confidence starts between your ears. Mental Strategy on Ride TV gives you the mindset tools every Western competitor needs—from the practice arena to the jackpot and beyond. Our top-tier trainers—like Carley Cervi, Ivy Saebens, Shali Lord, Cheyenne Wimberley, Andre Coelho, and Kelly Yates—break down their mental routines, goal-setting tactics, and strategies for handling pressure and setbacks. Whether it’s winning (or losing) with grace, overcoming anxiety, staying motivated on the circuit, or getting your head back in the game after time away—this playlist helps you build the mental resilience that wins.
** Mental Strategy** isn't just mindset; it's your competitive edge—fine-tuned, battle-tested, and ready to ride with you, every step of the way.
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Wins, Learns and Goals in Barrel Racing
To wrap up the clinic, attendees take their new skills and work through the entire pattern. Cody rides along with them, and provides insight for each obstacle.
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The Mental Aspect of Barrel Racing
Shali Lord explains her mentality toward competition, adjusting to different situations, training and seasoning barrel horses.
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The Importance of a Positive Mentality in Barrel Racing
Kelly Yates talks about handling the ups and downs associated with being a competitive barrel racer.
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Best Advice with Kelly Yates
The importance of running your own race.
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The Mental Aspect of Barrel Racing
Whether you're competing at rodeos or jackpots, a strong mental game will help you and your horse in the arena. Shali Lord offers her advice on how to get and maintain a confident mindset for barrel racing.
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Staying Motivated in the Horse Business
The trick to staying motivated as a horse trainer and competitor according to Justin Briggs.
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Wins and Losses Don't Define You
Ivy Saebens talks about how to keep barrel racing and the pressures of social media expectations under control when in the public eye.
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Biggest Advice to Someone Starting to Rodeo
What it takes to maintain realistic expectations when hitting the road for the first time with NFR qualifier Ivy Saebens.
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Mental Strategy with Andre Coelho
Professional barrel horse trainer Andre Coelho talks about work ethic and what horses mean to him.
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Best Horsemanship Advice
Cheyenne Wimberley shares the most valuable bit of advice she has for fellow horsemen and horsewomen.
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When You Battle Anxiety
Cheyenne Wimberley explains how a simple tactic can help people beat anxiety when running at major events.
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Work Ethic and Dedication
The importance of doing the hard things with Cheyenne Wimberley.
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Preparation, Mindset and Working Hard
The importance of preparation, mindset and riding five different horses at the pro rodeo level with Cheyenne Wimberley.
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The Journey Back to Rodeo
The importance of building a career outside of rodeo and how Cheyenne Wimberley did so and then returned to the NFR 20 years later.
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Mindset and the Mental Game
Carley Cervi talks about how she keeps her mindset in check with a few mental game practices that keep her mind focused.
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The Importance of a Positive Mentality in Barrel Racing
Maintaining a positive attitude through the ups and downs of rodeo.
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Best Piece of Barrel Racing Advice?
Amy Jo Residorfer talks about her most valuable piece of barrel racing advice.