Build Confidence in Competition with the New Book Ride Big
ABOUT JOHN HAIME
John Haime is President of New Edge Performance. A world-class Human Performance Coach, former professional athlete and current best-selling author of “You are Contender! Build Emotional Muscles to Perform Better and Achieve More," John understands how athletes think and feel. His clients include some of the world’s leading organizations and some of the world’s leading athletes. John coaches leading professional equestrians and up-and-comers with a proven system.
Visit www.johnhaime.com to learn more.
“This guide from John Haime will help equestrians build their confidence, handle their emotions, and deal with pressure. I highly recommend it to competitors looking to take their riding to the next level.”
“Equestrian sport is complex and individual for all riders. Ride Big will help you be better equipped to solve problems, be more confident when confronting challenges, and better enjoy your experiences with horses. Read this book”
“Equestrians spend hours riding and training amazing athletes - their horses. But we know that nothing great can be accomplished without rider confidence. And, we know riders spend little time developing it. Ride Big provides the rider with the tools to build that confidence.”
“In equestrian sports there are so many variables making it easy to find an ‘out’ or an excuse for failure. But when the rider chooses to take responsibility, Ride Big, and all the athletes in it, will share the secrets and home truths that allow equestrian athletes to unlock their full potential. And on those occasions when things do go wrong, they will know how to genuinely learn from their mistakes and do better in the future.”
“A confident rider is vital to the overall performance of the horse/rider partnership & John Haime’s “Ride Big” is a great tool for any rider to help improve their confidence in equestrian sport.”
“I LOVE this book! Confidence is everything. It’s the key ingredient that makes a winner a winner! This book is a ‘must-read’ for every serious rider and coach—it is a treasure to reread and process before each competition. It will get your head in the game!”
“I’m looking forward to recommending John Haime’s Ride Big to all of my students. The book is a fantastic read and will give all riders tools to help them reach their top potential in their chosen discipline. These tools will help riders increase their confidence in the competition arena and get the most out of every training ride. They will also teach riders how to create a positive voice that will transfer to your equine partner.”
“A fascinating and insightful look at the performance mind of the rider and the critical importance in the rider/horse relationship. A must for equestrian athletes looking to improve confidence and gain insight into their own emotional state.”
“John Haime’s new book Ride Big is a must-read for all equestrians, regardless of their chosen discipline. Haime’s step-by-step program will help you strategize your mental approach to the sport and give you the tools to handle the inevitable ups and downs. Haime’s insights into the challenges equestrians face, and his comprehensive collection of exercises and techniques will have you reaching for this book again and again. I particularly enjoyed reading the perspectives of some of the great athletes in our industry, and the mechanisms and mindsets they use to stay consistently at the top of their game.”
“Reading Ride Big by John Haime will benefit all polo players, from the weekend warrior to the top-level professional. Equestrian athletes have a shared passion and appreciation for the horse/rider connection and the mental and emotional benefits it offers us as humans. Young riders, in particular, will not only see benefits from this book in the saddle, developing trust and confidence while riding, but also out of the saddle, developing the interpersonal skills key to a high emotional intelligence.”
“John Haime’s new book, Ride Big, is a well-researched exploration of riders’ minds and is both thought-provoking and educational. The processes that he describes are well explained and provide an insight into the challenges riders face and ways to overcome them. Confidence and mindset are vital in any sport, but particularly relevant in one where a horse is involved. As creatures that are reliant on a flight of freeze instinct, and who’s training is entirely communicated through the silent body language of the human partner, it is paramount that the rider is able to control their own thoughts and emotions when under pressure.”