Expert Tips For Overcoming Riding-Related Anxiety

In the first part of this series, I discussed how anxiety can take away much of the joy we experience with our horses. We looked specifically at how anxiety develops and how we keep it going. Now let’s look at how you can conquer anxiety with cognitive behavioral...

Recognizing Riding-Related Anxiety (And How To Fix It)

We ride and show our horses because we love them. We love the sport, riding and being part of the horse community. However, anxiety can take away much of this joy and limit the pursuit of our passions and goals. I can’t tell you how many equestrians I know who want to...

New way to combat childhood anxiety: treat the parents

Yale researchers have developed an innovative way to address an epidemic of anxiety disorders afflicting the nation’s children: treat the parents. A new program developed at Yale that counsels parents is as effective in treating common anxiety disorders as cognitive...

We Have A Problem

Getting the most up-to-date treatment for an anxiety disorder can be a challenge. There is a big disconnect between what we know about how to swiftly and successfully treat anxiety disorders and what mental health professionals in your community may know. Count...