In this episode, I talk about a saying I’ve carried with me for many years — never give up and you’ll never fail. It’s a reminder that as long as I keep moving forward, I’m never truly failing. Join me as I share a few thoughts on faith, persistence, and the importance of letting yourself and your horse take risks and make mistakes. The only way to build confidence is to stay in the fight and give yourself the opportunity to learn through trying.
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Trusting the Timing of Your Success with Katie Scott
In this episode, I am joined by professional barrel racer and 2025 National Finals Rodeo qualifier, Katie Scott, as she shares her journey from multi-event cowgirl to first-time NFR qualifier. Katie unpacks her life and career leading up to her 2025 WPRA season, as well as the guiding principles that kept her focused, patient, and present when it mattered most.
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Busy is a Blessing
The changing of seasons always brings about a period of reflection for me. We are entering into a busy fall season both personally and professionally, and while it's easy to look at my calendar and feel overwhelmed, I have to remind myself that being busy is a blessing.In this episode, I'm sharing some reflections from our first clinic of the fall season, some lessons and 'ah-ha' moments gleaned from this experience, and some perspective shifts I am leaning into as we enter into the last quarter of the year. This episode is full of faith, personal growth, and words of encouragement to carry you through this month.
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Transforming Your Self Image
In this week’s episode, I share some reflections from my recent trip to the Riata Buckle roping and how shifting my self image played a key role in my performance. Even without as many competitive runs this year, I’ve learned how powerful it is to mentally rehearse and prepare myself to compete at a high level. I’ll talk about the areas of personal development I’ve been focused on, how I’ve worked to get in the zone, and ways you can replicate a competition environment in your own mind to build confidence and consistency—no matter where you’re at in your training journey.Episode Resources:Learn more about the stallions and training programs mentioned in this episode at eliasonperformancehorses.com.
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The Growing Shortage of Colt Starters
In this episode, I’m talking about the growing shortage of colt starters in our industry and why it matters for horse owners, breeders, and trainers alike. As more colts are being bred and fewer people are starting them, the demand for skilled colt starters has never been higher. I share some of my thoughts on where the opportunities are heading for those willing to put in the work, along with what I’ve seen in my colt starting mentorships—the transformations that happen when trainers are given the time, support, and real-world experience to do it right. Whether you’re raising colts, riding young horses, or looking at this as a career path, this is an important conversation about the future of horsemanship.
"Be Your Best Horsemanship" is hosted by professional horse trainer and clinician, Phil Haugen. Inspired by his “1% better everyday" training philosophy, Phil explains the methods, mindset, and performance tips that drive continuous learning and growth in horsemanship, as well as in life. Join us each week as Phil shares his experiences over the past 30+ years in the horse training industry, discussing the methods that have helped him bridge the language barrier between horse and rider to enhance understanding and performance from foundation to finish.
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