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By Jim Hickey | Show Jumping , Sports Psychology
Everyone can agree that it takes a great amount of physical strength to compete in the art of show jumping. However, psychologists are starting to realise that riders must also exercise an equally great amount of psychological control such as with attention and emotions, in order to keep negative thinking in check. Dr. Inga Wolframm […]
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Roger Federer, considerably the greatest tennis player in history, is one example of amazing mental strength in sports. Before claiming seven Wimbledon titles, he unluckily lost in the first round of Wimbledon during his first three years of playing. Athlete Danielle Ballengee, who slipped and fell down a 60-foot cliff while training, suffered from broken pelvis […]
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10 Psychological Mistakes Every Show Jumper MakesMany show jumpers’ experience nerves before a show. This potent mixture of excitement and nervousness is, oftentimes, beneficial and leads to better performance. It can heighten focus and prepare the mind to deal with any difficulties that may crop up. While nerves are a natural part of many show […]
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Examples of Successful Athletes who succeeded due to their Psychological GameBy Jim Hickey INSIGHTS Case studies have shown that psychological preparation has a proven impact on athletes performanceMichael Jordan refers to the psychological preparation needed to be successful as being 80% of the game. PSYCHOLOGICAL PREPARATIONPhysiological preparation in sporting events is key to success. This […]
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What is sports psychology and how does it help show jumpers?By Jim Hickey INSIGHTS In training the focus is 90% on the physical aspect, but in races 90% is mental as all of the athletes are well trained.Sports psychologist do two things: They offer performance enhancing strategies, and provide counseling for a variety of issues […]
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5 reasons why psychological training is needed to compete at the highest levels of Show JumpingBy Jim Hickey INSIGHTS Using psychological training to improve confidence, relaxation, focus, horse-rider communication, and goal setting can help mitigate the effects of anxiety.Elite riders are more likely to use mental skills to control stress and anxiety.The rider’s state of […]
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Tip No 7 of 7. Exercise The last tip in this series of being organised and ready before shows is exercise.Building up the horses fitness before shows in the correct manner is vitally important Exercising our animal is something we all enjoy but it is one area where plans can sometimes become non existent. Having […]
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Tip No 6 of 7. Tack How many of you would agree that having the right, tack, the right bit, the right saddle, rug, boots – everything – in relation to your animal is of the utmost importance.The horses comfort is so important to making sure it performs at its best. How many of you […]
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Tip No 5 of 7. The Farrier Tip number 5 to help you be organised before a show so you wont be paniced and stressed.More times than not a cause of frustration or stress is due to an oversight of small details in organisation One of these elements is to do with the horses feet.This […]
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Tip No 4 of 7. Nutrition & Detailed Note Taking Tip number 4 is in relation to the feed and nutrition of your animal.The feed you give your horse is so important in relation to its energy no matter what standard of show jumping you are at. Stay in a close relationship with your vet […]
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