Barbara Schulte: The Emotional Connection in Equestrian Performance

In this episode, Paula Curtis sits down with Barbara, a personal performance coach whose lifelong love of horses shaped her journey into helping riders reach their highest potential—both in and out of the saddle. Together they explore how our emotional state influences performance, how confidence is built from within, and how gratitude and self-awareness can transform our relationships with horses. Barbara shares stories from her early years on a horse farm in Illinois and reveals how every challenge on the path of horsemanship holds the potential for growth. This heartfelt conversation reminds us that riding is not just a physical discipline but a reflection of who we are becoming—and that trusting the journey is often the most powerful skill of all. Chapters & Timestamps 00:00 | Introduction to Personal Performance Coaching 02:01 | Barbara’s Journey and Background in Equestrianism 04:35 | The Impact of Mental Skills on Performance 08:26 | Emotional Connection and Healing through Horses 12:36 | Confidence: Understanding Your Why 16:42 | Practical Tools for Personal Growth and Performance 20:09 | Final Thoughts on Trusting Your Journey 23:04 | Podcast Outro + Music Resources ☆ Get a Free Ticket To The Online Horse Fair --> https://www.becauseofthehorse.net/free-ticket ☆ Access All Horse Fair Presentations In Our Membership --> https://www.becauseofthehorse.net/membership ☆ Visit Our Merch Store --> https://shop.artofthehorseman.com/ ☆ Follow Us On Facebook --> https://www.facebook.com/ArtofTheHorseman ☆ Follow Us On YouTube --> https://www.youtube.com/@ArtoftheHorseman ☆ Follow Us On Instagram --> https://www.instagram.com/artofthehorseman