“Of course motivation is not permanent. But then, neither is bathing; but it is something you should do on a regular basis.” 

― Zig Ziglar

Safety shower!

This quote made me giggle and struck a chord. It's too often that trainers hit a wall or a burn out during the year. I know I certainly have some weeks when my feet drag on the way to the barn in the morning. However, keeping your passion for the job burning hot is important. A great ride, with a big break through can be a huge motivator... but we don't get those every day! Sometimes you ride the plateau. Keep building strength and confidence until they are ready for the next step. Teaching a great lesson is also a great motivator for me. I love when a student has a break through! 

However, I keep another trick up my sleeve. YouTube can be a real gift! Search for riders, search for tests, search for horses for sale videos! There are tons of them out there. I watch videos of other horses the same age/level as my own for motivation. I watch stunning Grand Prix rides for motivation. I check out riders in Europe, big time, small time and in between. I'm a visual learner, so that's an added bonus, but I love to seek out some great video's on the days when my fire is burning a little cold. Always gets me back on track, and something that I can easily access to feed my fire regularly!!