That Winning Feeling!: Program Your Mind for Peak Performance

Great tips for equine riders and excellent life skills.

I owned this book many years ago when I was competing with my horse. I remembered how great it was and unfortunately I have my copy away so I bought this one as I’m competing in agility with my dog now. It is still very appropriate and very inspirational for anyone

Jane has a great way of speaking with you through her books in a way that feels more conversational and less technical. This book is about being in the right place mentally when you're riding, which for me is the hardest part! You know that wonderful feeling when everything is going right? Well Jane explains how to have that feeling more frequently during your rides, whether you compete or not. I've also applied some of these concepts to my personal training clients since they don't just pertain to horseback riding. I only wish that the book was longer...I felt like it ended rather abruptly, but maybe that is because I read it on the kindle and I was enjoying the content.

Even though I don't do dressage, I could apply it to dog sports. I did skip some chapters as they were very dressage specific.

I am just learning to ride English and this book is very helpful. I also loaned it to a friend who is going to get her own copy because she likes it so much. I will be going to my first show in october and am glad I have this book. I love the ideas and think they would be helpful to anyone at any level or discipline. You can also use these ideas in other areas of your life. I cant wait to get this book back from my friend so I can read it again. It is one that I know I will refer to often for reinforcement.

I'm leaving 5 stars because this is a FANTASTIC book. Very different from any other horse book. I was given this around age 13 and I had a really poor attitude when it came to horse shows, often angry at myself for not being "perfect", and this book really changed my outlook. The book contents are pure gold. I wanted to buy a copy for a young rider in my life who also suffers from perfectionism, hoping it would influence her as well.However, I was extremely disappointed in the quality of the printing of this copy! It was NOTHING like the original I have from years ago. It's little better than something made on a crappy photocopier. The photos were horribly dark, grainy, and crooked! I don't think I've EVER seen such horrible printing in a published book! Shame on the publisher for letting this slide and putting copies out there. It is not gift quality.... I think I'm going to have to re-order and hope I get a better copy, even if it's a used hardcover.

Have reccomended this to students and friends for many years. It is simple, easy to understand, and has made a difference for both myself and others.

This can be applied to life in general...you do not have to be working with horses... I was volunteering for Free Rein and one horse was like a teenager, but by the time I finished reading this book, I understood I was listening to advice from other people instead of this darling horse. When I had to put him in the fenced area after our classes together, he was leaning his head against my shoulder and I could kiss his nose for being such a good boy. We had started out the class session with him squeezing me against the wall when I saddled him so I had come a long way and he rewarded me for my efforts!

Nice book with life experience.

I am lucky to have a very talented homebred competition horse . However I had developed a negative attitude regarding competitions due to her difficult behaviour .This book has helped so much. I visualise my success at shows and it works! I have recommended this book to my friends. Jane Savoie writes such helpful advise that even if you are involved in a non equestrian sport this book will, I am sure ,help you develop the Winning Feeling !

Jane Savoie is a great and spirit uplifting author. I find all of her books extremely useful and knowledgable. They have put me on the path to achieve my long term dream to compete in the Olympics in dressage discipline. "That winning feeling!" Is what I will experience.

Great book. I was recommended this by a friend and use it for competition nerves for dog shows not horse shows but it works just as well. Get the book follow the exercises and see those nerves disappear.

Older book but message still relevant to any equestrian. Reading with my kids - fabulous !!