See What Happens
When Perspective Shifts
Nicole H.
When I started my professional breakaway roping career, I struggled with nerves and mental obstacles. The pressure would make my stomach uneasy, and I often felt like I blacked out during runs. That’s when I turned to Breaking Ground, and Lydia changed everything for me.
She worked with me step by step, helping me face my fears and teaching me how to manage my emotions during high-stakes events. Lydia showed me how to replace negative thoughts with positive ones and provided unwavering support during major competitions. Her methods gave me confidence and control in moments when I needed it most.
What truly sets Lydia apart is her understanding of the emotional and physical challenges of the rodeo lifestyle. Competing up and down the road is exhausting, and Lydia knew how to support me not just mentally but holistically.
On top of that, she’s a phenomenal horsewoman. She has a deep understanding of horsemanship, and she seamlessly ties it into her mental training techniques. Her unique combination of skills makes her a standout coach, and I couldn’t have asked for a better partner in my journey.
Breaking Ground has been a game-changer for me, and I’d recommend Lydia to anyone looking to improve their mindset, confidence, and overall performance.
Tyler B.
When I first started working with Lydia, I was out on the road struggling to win. Through perspective change and focus, we changed my roping in just a few weeks. Without changing anything but my mindset, I started stacking wins and building momentum, which led to a fun, productive season of rodeoing. Plugging into my process has turned me into the roper I’ve worked towards becoming for years, and each session we improve my mental strength and ability. I would recommend working with Lydia, no matter what skill level or discipline, because what she teaches applies to so much more than just rodeo.
Shelby S.
Fall of 2024 I was getting ready for a big futurity. I was second-guessing myself and had zero confidence. Lydia was easy to talk to and very knowledgeable. She had a great balance of firsthand experience backed by science and studies. I still use what she taught me today and would highly recommend Breaking Ground for anyone wanting to help their mental game!
MJ A.
I was in desperate need of a Mindset Coach that had experience with my equine sport discipline, Reined Cow Horse. Lydia was referred to me by a good friend! Lydia helped me to learn how to ride for the mastery rather than the outcome! Riding for the outcome i.e. the win, the money, the prize, the score, was getting me nowhere!
I could ride well in practice, in my lessons and even in the warmup pen; but when I stepped into the arena I would freeze up and hide inside myself. I was comparing myself to my competitors instead of connecting with my horse and riding for the mastery of my horsemanship.
We would have 30-minute sessions weekly where she gave me the roadmap to skills of a growth mindset, how to focus on my strong points, and lots of insight into how the mind and the brain are separate so you can re-train the pathways in your brain.
I can always text Lydia when I am spiraling at a show and she helps me to refocus. She will give me feedback when I send her video of my ride and find things I don’t see after watching it 3 times!
Lydia is honest, insightful, learned and a true professional horsewoman as well as an excellent mindset coach! I would recommend her to anyone who is struggling to move forward in any equine sports discipline, she has a vast amount of experience! I really love working with her. MJ Anderson 65yr old, living her retirement dream showing Reined Cow Horses!