Dressage queen Isabell Werth Isabell Werth, Olympic equestrian gold medalist, the best rider in Germany, one of the top riders in Europe and the world.
Like many successful people, Isabella modestly attributes her success to good luck, but we all understand that success must be inseparable from hard work and outstanding psychological quality. In Isabella's view, success doesn't have to be measured by medals, and failure is a term that doesn't exist. Horses have no failures, only things to learn.
"Failure, mistakes happen to everyone. When you accept failure, failure is not the end result, it doesn't exist."
This attitude of turning negativity into positivity and objectively analyzing every mistake made is a shortcut for riders to improve their riding skills.
step by step
As a world champion, Isabella has no recipe for success. If there is one, it is to do my best in the saddle every day. This is discipline. Do a little bit at a time, one small step into several small steps, paying attention to every detail. The so-called success is the end of a long road. Instead of thinking about when it will arrive, it is better to try to do better and better day by day.
The relationship with the horse is the most important thing
The relationship with the horse is the most important thing when we want to be a good rider. It takes at least 4-5 years for a horse to develop into a top athlete. In equestrian sports, the state of the horse is too decisive.
Isabella reminds herself every day to be humble about the horse, "Why isn't this horse where I want it to be? It's my job to figure it out." Working closely with the horses, they improve. It can actually take many years of hard work to bring a good horse to the highest level of equestrian sport.
enthusiasm
Isabella's greatest passion is to discover a talented young horse and train him all the way to the highest level of dressage. Because she loves what she does every day, she never feels too hard or bored.
Once you find what really drives you, it's not hard at all to take responsibility, including the drudgery of running the stables and grooming the horses. Therefore, enthusiasm is an important tool for success.
adequate preparation
Going through adversity is an essential stage in improving equestrian skills and on the road to success. At this time, it is difficult for people to maintain confidence. For Isabella, the key to maintaining her confidence is doing a lot of homework ahead of time.
An experienced coach can also help us overcome adversity and grow faster. When struggling in the face of adversity, this previous sufficient work provides us with a firm foundation on which to persevere.
“You can promise yourself that you did your best.” Not all victories are measured in medals, and every moment I spend with horses, Isabella is doing what she loves most, This is the best success in life.
