109 How to Master the Mental Side of Horse Riding

109 How to Master the Mental Side of Horse Riding

Today's guest Maria Jeffers has a background in psychometric testing and is the Business Development Manager for AQR International, who holds the licensing for the 4C's Mental Toughness model. Maria has a passion for mental toughness as well as horses. In this episode, we discuss how mental toughness applies to horse riding and the challenges of parenting a child who enjoys competing on her horse.

Key Takeaways

  • Psychometrics are popularly used in recruitment to objectively understand candidates more.
  • An individual or group's Mental Toughness as a personality trait, through the questionnaire, MTQ Plus can be measured.
  • What someone is thinking is invisible yet has a big bearing on their behaviour.
  • Mentally tough people are more adaptive when coping with stressors and challenges.
  • Horses will very easily pick up if their rider is stressed.
  • Parents can often influence how their children feel when they're riding a horse.
  • The rider and horse are a partnership.
  • How you talk to yourself and your horse is a skill that can be developed.

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Relevant Resources

Sport Psychology for Children and Parents

Child and Youth Motivation for Sport Quiz

Parent Motivation for Sport Quiz

Sports Psychology Blogs For Kids

Sports Psychology Podcasts For Kids

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312 Dr John Perry: How Sport Coaches Influence Mental Toughness

312 Dr John Perry: How Sport Coaches Influence Mental Toughness

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311 Learning Orientation: When Coaches and Athletes Think Differently

311 Learning Orientation: When Coaches and Athletes Think Differently

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310 Risk Orientation: When Coaches and Athletes Think Differently

310 Risk Orientation: When Coaches and Athletes Think Differently

Description Today, David Charlton explores another dynamic within the coach–athlete relationship: differences in risk orientation (a sub-measure of Mental Toughness).  He discusses a common scenario ...

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309 Interpersonal Confidence: When Coaches and Athletes Think Differently

309 Interpersonal Confidence: When Coaches and Athletes Think Differently

In this episode of the Demystifying Mental Toughness Podcast, David Charlton explores an often overlooked aspect of confidence in sport, interpersonal confidence. He discussed a common dynamic seen in...

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308 Confidence In Ability: When Coaches and Athletes Think Differently

308 Confidence In Ability: When Coaches and Athletes Think Differently

Today, David Charlton explores a powerful but often misunderstood dynamic in sport: the highly confident coach working with an athlete who lacks confidence in their ability. At first glance, this com...

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307 Achievement Orientation: When Coaches and Athletes Think Differently

307 Achievement Orientation: When Coaches and Athletes Think Differently

In part 4 of this mini-series, David Charlton explores a challenging but common sport dynamic: the high achievement-oriented athlete working with a low achievement-oriented coach. The athlete is orga...

27 Helmi 10min

306 Goal Orientation: When Coaches and Athletes Think Differently

306 Goal Orientation: When Coaches and Athletes Think Differently

In this episode (part 3) of Demystifying Mental Toughness, David Charlton continues his solo series exploring the 4Cs of Mental Toughness through the coach–athlete relationship lens. The focus this w...

20 Helmi 12min

305 Emotional Control: When Coaches and Athletes Think Differently

305 Emotional Control: When Coaches and Athletes Think Differently

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