mental health

“There is something about the outside of a horse that is good for the inside of a man,” the wise words of Winston Churchill, the former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. He knew the impact of horses on mental health before it was a popular topic to discuss.  There is no doubt there are...

In honor of Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, we caught up with Shelby McCamey, a pro barrel racer who is making a difference in the rodeo community with her brand Yellow Felt Soul. Her mission is to inspire those affected by depression and suicide that they may have a life and a purpose by being a...

Thea Larsen really does “do the things.” As a hostess of the online community, Cowgirls Over Coffee, a mother, and a wife—Thea is a girl boss! She really is on a mission to own the day, savor motherhood, nurture ambition and live confidently. Her platform and online community inspires others to do the same. “There...

Affirmations are positive statements that encourage positive thinking. They are meant to be encouraging and motivating. As cowgirls know, riding and any other event they do is 80% mental. Repeating affirmations to yourself can help to put your mind in the right place before competing! You can include them before or during your warm-up! Ignore...

Jodie Morton is a cowgirl on a mission to bring awareness to mental health issues. Having lost people in her life due to depression, Jodie wanted to change the stigma that surrounds mental health. Learn more about the young cowgirl’s organization, Green, Gold and Blues. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Jodie Morton...