A coach can change your perspective on your training and your business.
By Jennifer Paulson
As an NRHA Professional, you’re the go-to person for your customers, from teaching youth riders to coaching non pros to training their open horses. You’re the expert in those relationships. But there are always ways to learn more about yourself, your training, and your business, and a coach might be just the thing that pushes you to the next level.
Coach Type #1: Financial Coaching
No one likes to talk about money—unless they’re getting a windfall of cash. It’s a tough topic, but one that must be addressed, and a financial coach can help you address the tough topics and set you up for success. You can find one for your personal and professional finances to help you achieve your goals. They’ll walk you through setting up a financial plan, identify problem areas, and help you develop better financial understanding to keep you moving forward.
Coach Type #2: Mental Coaching
There’s no doubt that the top riders in the industry are as sharp at training horses as they are in their mental game. All athletes hit peaks and valleys in their self-confidence and mental preparedness to compete. A coach specializing in sports psychology can help you overcome tough times, capitalize on good times, and keep you sharp for competition. If one-on-one coaching doesn’t appeal to you or fit your needs, even subscribing to a podcast that discusses sports psychology can be beneficial.
Coach Type #3: Business Coach
A financial coach focuses on your money; a business coach helps your entrepreneurship go to the next level. They’ll help you identify opportunities, provide motivation, and help you develop a vision for your business that keeps it growing toward your goals.
Coach Type #4: Training Coach
The rise of the coach for horse trainers has made a mark on all aspects of the Western performance horse industry. Relying on a well-trained eye to help see holes in your training can elevate your program to new levels. Chances are you know legendary NRHA Professionals who provide this type of service, but asking your peers who they use and how the process works can help you identify the best coach for your program, in terms of coaching style, availability, pricing, and more.
Coach Type #5: Fitness Coach
As a professional horse trainer, you live an active lifestyle. But achieving a higher level of physical fitness can help with all aspects of your personal life and your business. Making time for a personal trainer and committing to an exercise program outside riding horses and doing barn chores pushes you physically and mentally, which sharpens your presence every time you compete.
