What a Bad Ride Can Teach You (If You Let It)
Courtenay BaberPublished on: 22/04/2026
Bad rides hold real lessons. An equine therapist in Virginia explores what hard moments with a horse can teach us about ourselves.
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Notes from the barn and the therapy room
On anxiety, trauma, change, riding, and what horses keep teaching me.
Courtenay Baber
Perfectionism and Riding: Guidance From an Equine Therapist in Virginia
Courtenay BaberPublished on: 20/01/2026
Are you a horse rider feeling pressure to be perfect? An equine sports therapist in Richmond, VA, shares how to overcome perfectionism.
The Benefits of Mindfulness for Horse Riders & Non-Riders
Courtenay BaberPublished on: 01/01/2026
Can being mindful help improve many parts of life? An equine sports therapist in Richmond shares how mindfulness helps horse riders and more.
Mental Preparation for Equestrians: Getting Ready for Show Season After Winter Break
Courtenay BaberPublished on: 06/02/2025
An equestrian therapist in New Kent, VA shares tips to regain confidence and focus for show season. Build mental resilience & manage nerves!