What is the secret of staying motivated, even when it feels as if you are getting absolutely no where with your riding or training of your horse? Have you ever wondered how some horse riders seem to stay motivated so effortlessly? How do they manage get up in the pitch-dark on a freezing winter morning to muck out and whistle happily while they do it? If you 've ever had a hard time getting or staying disciplined to muck out, or get back on or try an exercise one more time, you may have been struggling with a lack of motivation. Motivation and discipline usually go hand-in-hand for riders and horses, because without motivation, it is nearly impossible to become disciplined. Ironically, once you become disciplined you rarely need to be motivated to keep your life running smoothly. …show more content…
Without discipline, our lives would be in disarray. Think about the things you do on a daily or weekly basis that are required in order to maintain your life properly. Mucking out, cleaning tack, washing rugs, grooming, checking and cleaning paddocks and maintaining your vehicle and trailer, working, bathing, paying bills, balancing the checkbook, sleeping, and more are all required activities. Without them, what would your life look like? And your horse? If you lack self-discipline, you may find yourself procrastinating and putting your duties aside which can create a colossal mess if it 's done too frequently. Ingrained unhelpful habits and an undisciplined mind may eventually prevent you from achieving your horse riding dreams; and without some kind of inner or outer motivation you are unlikely to develop the discipline you need. In order to escape this downward spiral and develop a strong sense of self-discipline, you need to get and stay motivated! How can you do this? There are several ways, but here are few to begin