You are a dedicated horse owner, but when you reflect back on your horse's history, the days blend together. Your recollection of training sessions or details about your horse's experiences are not what they could be. We know from studies on the process of recall that each time your mind constructs a past event, our brain networks change in ways that actually alter the memory. Have an experience with your horse that enlightened you? Did you reach a training milestone? As you reflect back on experiences, you might not remember the original event but rather what you remembered the previous time. You are sure that you want to learn from your past, but sometimes we lose track of that knowledge. Journaling is a means for recording personal thoughts, daily experiences, and evolving insights. According to the American Psychological Association, a regular habit of writing helps reduce intrusive mental blocks, improving working memory, and allowing you to use all of your brainpower to better comprehend critical elements of information. Add the advantage of rereading earlier reflections and subtle themes can develop into powerful insights. In addition to all of these wonderful benefits, keeping a journal specifically about your horse allows you to track behavior patterns, techniques that work, and improvement over time. THIS JOURNAL IS DEDICATED TO EQUESTRIANS WHO STRIVE TO LEARN MORE FROM THEIR HORSES. You may think you do not have time to Journal, but even on the days when you are in a rush, you can write five lines of information after your ride. Find the routine that works for you - maybe journal immediately after your ride or keep the journal in your vehicle to write your notes before you leave the barn. Take the time and I promise you that your horse will thank you for paying attention.