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EPISODE · Mar 4, 2026 · 30 MIN

Managing Perfectionism as a Trainer

from Be Your Best Horsemanship · host Phil Haugen

In this episode, I talk about something many trainers struggle with—perfectionism. That drive for perfection can contribute to high performance, but if we’re not careful, it can also become a roadblock to our horses’ progression. Tune in as I share a conversation I had with my interns this week about managing perfectionistic expectations and how to stay focused on a progress-oriented mindset instead of getting stuck chasing perfect outcomes.

In this episode, I talk about something many trainers struggle with—perfectionism. That drive for perfection can contribute to high performance, but if we’re not careful, it can also become a roadblock to our horses’ progression. Tune in as I share a conversation I had with my interns this week about managing perfectionistic expectations and how to stay focused on a progress-oriented mindset instead of getting stuck chasing perfect outcomes.

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