Barbra Schulte
As a Riding, Performance, and Cutting Coach, I guide and support you toward excellence in the saddle, confidence in yourself, a connection with your horse, and a love of your journey.
My students and clients have accomplished incredible successes in the arena, riding their horses, and on the trail. What excites me most is that each rider measures ‘success’ by their own scorecard and not primarily by outer standards.
And while external success metrics are exciting, what truly matters are things like learning how to navigate fear, connecting with a horse, being mentally prepared, calm, and focused for every ride, and riding your best in any situation.
It all started on my parent’s horse farm with 400 horses…
Personal Performance
I know how much heart you put into every ride. My Performance resources are all about helping you tap into your mental and emotional strength, whether you’re facing a tough competition or simply want to feel more at ease in the saddle.
Through my book The Gift, short videos, and articles, I share 72 practical tools to build unshakable confidence, quiet self-doubt, and embrace challenges with a growth mindset. From handling show-day nerves to finding your “True North” for personal goals, I’m here to guide you with tips that help you shine in the saddle.. Sign up for my free twice-weekly messages
Just for Today to get a quick dose of inspiration and keep growing as a rider!
Cutting
I’m thrilled to share my passion for cutting with you. My Cutting section contains videos, articles, and audio tips to help you develop your confidence working a cow.. From mental prep for high-pressure shows to mastering herd work, I’ve got you covered with lessons from my championship days and my book Cutting, One Run at a Time. Ready to level up? Join me at my 2025 cutting clinics, or grab my resources to ride.
Testimonials
You are so generous with your time and expertise and you truly want your students to reach their goals. I appreciate all that you offer. I cannot attend on Monday as I have a conflict. Thank you for the invitation.
Ane
You continue to amaze me with your many talents, understanding and commitment to further education yourself and others. I really admire you!
Nancy
Thanks for all of your thoughts for the day. You make me think about how I interact with my horse and my goals, which is awesome. On an even larger scale, I can apply them to so many other aspects of my daily life, and share some of them with my work team.
Pam
Barbra, Loving this new program of daily inspiration!! Thank you for developing it. Perfect way to start the day! Just right!
Fay
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A Re-energizing Walk
It was a beautiful day in Texas. I was with my boy, Nick.
I’ve been home for a couple of days after quite a stint away. It’s interesting that when you put out a lot of emotional and physical energy, it’s essential to restore your energy.
And that’s one of my favorite ideas I’ve learned over the years, whether it’s in a moment when you’re riding—you and your horse take a breath—or if it’s in the bigger picture for sleep – or if it’s in the bigger picture coming home and allowing your body to recharge.
A Question about Grief
Last week I did a video about no resistance to challenges, and it was really more about the kinds of things that come up as we’re riding, say, bad weather, the ground, judges, someone’s comments – those kinds of things.
It could also be our own inner voice saying detrimental things.
I was thrilled to see the comments and hear from you. I love that and I always know what’s ringing true for you so thank you.
One of the comments asked how does that idea apply to grief? I thought that was a really good question.
This No-Resistance to Challenges Mindset
Today, I want to tell you something that came up this week in our cutting class: I shared a mindset that is one of my favorites because it is so empowering. Inherent within it is a growth and resiliency mindset.
It’s about challenges and about not resisting them but embracing them.
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