The Power of Intention

outcome have to do with intention? It allows you to bring the feeling of accomplishing your goal into the present. And if you can connect with these emotions in the present they can fuel your intentions.
Use a Ritual
Rituals are a wonderful and fun way to express your intentions.  One such ritual is the systematic stating of your intention before you train. At the beginning of each training ride think about one of your goals.
Next think about the processes needed to achieve that goal. Identify one of those processes and state it to yourself in the form of an intention. So if your goal is to move up a division this year one of your daily intentions might be I intend to look for small ways to step outside my comfort zone today.
Or if youre working toward greater mental toughness you might say I intend to blast though the mistakes I make today. After mounting make this the last direction you give yourself before you ask your horse to move forward.
Its very important that you follow this ritual carefully every day. Make sure you have the time to choose your intentions and make them crystal clear. Remember you cant take aim without pointing. Position yourself in line with your goals.  When you do this you are deliberately focusing your attention.  The act of stating your intention to yourself signals to your mind that you are narrowing in on a focus and more importantly are about to put your energy into that focus.