Will Coleman: Shifting Your Mindset for Success

Will Coleman's equestrian journey began at a young age when his family moved to a farm in Charlottesville, VA. He developed a passion for riding through experiences in the hunt fields and show jumping arenas, guided by his father's expertise. Over the past 25 years, Will has trained with notable equestrian figures, including Tad Coffin, Alison Brock, Karen & David O'Connor, and more recently, Ian Woodhead and Ian Stark. His notable achievements include representing the USA at the London Olympics and the World Equestrian Games, as well as securing a historic win at Aachen in 2021 with Off The Record. Will's focus now lies in preparing a string of horses for major world championships and 5-star events.

In today's episode, Sinead and Will discuss:

• Will's upbringing in Charlottesville, Virginia, and the influence of his equestrian family background
• Balancing college studies and pursuing a career in horse riding
• The challenges and lessons learned during Will's early years as a professional event rider
• The importance of mindset, personal growth, & overcoming perfectionism in the pursuit of excellence
• Will's coaching endeavors and the role of mentorship in the equestrian community
• The trajectory of USA high performance in eventing and the need for continuous improvement
• Gaining insights from other sports, such as golf, and applying them to horse riding
• Future plans and aspirations for Will

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Where to find Will Coleman:
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/willcolemanequestrian/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/willcolemanequestrian• Website: https://www.willcolemanequestrian.com/

Where to find Sinead Halpin Maynard:
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/a.c.e.copperline/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/A.C.E.Copperline
• Website: https://www.copperlineequestrian.com/• Lessons with Sinead on the Ride iQ app: http://onelink.to/8mhb95

In this episode:
(00:00) A message from Ride iQ(02:21) Catching Up with Will Coleman
(03:18) Will's Background and Early Influences
(04:40) The Journey of Will's Father as a Rider(11:05) Balancing Education and Equestrian Pursuits(13:52) The Evolution of Will's Professional Career
(17:32) Overcoming Challenges and Navigating Transitions
(20:55) Finding Perspective and Enjoyment in the Sport
(23:00) The Impact of Mindset and Mental Approach
(38:55) Coaching and Guiding Young Riders
(46:41) The Trajectory of USA High Performance
(01:04:28) Personal Growth and Insights from Golf
(01:11:11) Personalized Approaches and Understanding Oneself
(01:18:10) The Importance of Communication and Feedback
(01:23:00) Final Questions

Referenced:
• The Inner Game of Tennis by W. Timothy Gallwey: https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/905
• The 5 Horse Types: Traditional Chinese Medicine for Training and Caring for Every Horse by Dr. Ina Gösmeier: https://www.amazon.com/Horse-Types-Traditional-Medicine-Training/dp/1646010531

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