HYS Ep. 30 - Learning the Long & Short of Equestrian Entrepreneurship with Sarah Long

As Tracey's latest guest, Sarah Long opens this episode of 'Hitting Your Stride' by accepting who she is and what she's capable of, but doesn't settle for just being naturally talented. Building on the working relationships she forged as a young rider and coach, Sarah credits the people around her and a joy of learning for her ability to transition from 'just a rider' to an up & coming coach with a Grand Prix pedigree. Having a growth mindset proved to her that natural ability wasn't enough to get her where she wanted to be, and her constant desire to apply learned knowledge to herself, her horses and her students fuels her forward momentum. Sarah talks about how crucial it is to have a hands-on relationship with your horse and how that helps rider and horse build a trust in one another that comes into play as that relationship blossoms. As a young business woman in a competitive industry, Sarah talks about how she's learned how important time management is and how to build strong and lasting relationships with her clients all the while maintaining her own personal relationships. Fitness plays no small part in her world, going from a self-professed '100-lb. weakling' to asking herself 'how can I ride this horse better?'. She found weight training has given her the ability to transition into a better rider and more complete coach as well. Finally, Tracey and Sarah talk how her mentor, Mark Hayes, has helped guide her along the path, and how building herself into a brand has been the next great learning experience for her. Sarah Long can be found on social media (@SarahLong on Facebook/ @sarahlong66 on Instagram), and those wanting to reach out to her via email can find her at [email protected].