Your mindset in the saddle matters just as much as your mechanics. That’s why we’re inviting you to spend five days with Sport & Performance Psychologist (and fellow equestrian!) Dr. Darby Bonomi for a simple but powerful audio challenge.

Each day, you’ll get a quick, 5-minute audio lesson from Dr. Darby on topics like:

– Setting strong intentions before you ride

– What to do when you’re feeling overwhelmed or burned out

– How to bounce back after a tough ride

– Handling pressure in a way that works for you

Whether you’re competing or just trying to feel more grounded and confident at the barn, this challenge is for you.

Pop in your headphones, hit play, and give yourself five mindful minutes a day.

Join us on April 8 for a special NF+ Office Hours with Tik Maynard! 

In this live webinar, he’ll be breaking down his win at Road to the Horse 2025 and answering your questions on anything from groundwork to competition prep to equine psychology.

This webinar is free and open to all, not just NF+ members!  Plus, if you commented in our RTTH watch party threads in the NF+ forums, we'll be announcing the winner of the private 30-min Office Hours with Tik.

The webinar takes place Tuesday, April 8 at 11 am PT / 2 pm ET, and a replay will be made available on NF+. Save your spot here, and drop any questions you have for Tik in the comments!

William Fox-Pitt, a living legend in the sport of eventing, joins us this week for a wide-ranging conversation on resilience, recovery, and a life spent chasing something deeper than ribbons.

From his childhood on horseback to his first five-star win at just 25, the horses who shaped his iconic career, and the fall that nearly ended it — William reflects on the highs and lows of a lifetime in the saddle, and shares what he’s come to believe really matters in the end.

🎧 Listen now on NF+, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or YouTube!

We are so excited that our very own Tik Maynard has won Road to the Horse for the second year in a row! Thank you to everyone who joined us this weekend — whether you were hanging out in the NF+ watch party threads or stopped by the booth in Lexington, it was so fun to cheer Tik on with all of you.

And good news: we’re extending your chance to win a private 30-minute Office Hours session with Tik! Everyone who comments here in RTTH forum between now and April 7 will be automatically entered. We’ll pick a winner during our April 8 webinar with Tik on NF+!

Tik and Goodluck Suncat are sitting in 3rd with a score of 258.5 points after Round 1! 

Tomorrow, Tik will be teaching a clinic at 11 am ET / 8 am PT, followed by Round 2 at 2 pm ET / 11 am PT. See you then! 💃

FRIDAY ROAD TO THE HORSE WATCH PARTY THREAD 🎉

It’s the first day of RTTH, y’all! If you’re wondering what this wild event is all about, you can check out the Road To The Horse website or better yet, read the lovely pieces Tik wrote for us about his experience at Road To The Horse last year: A Letter to Tomcatt and Reflections on Road To The Horse. 

Tik will be competing in Championship Round 1 at 2:00 PM ET / 11:00 AM PT, and you can tune into the official livestream here. Don't forget, everyone who comments in a RTTH watch party thread this weekend is entered for a chance to win a free, private 30 minute Office Hours session with Tik! 

Until then, chat amongst yourselves, send Tik winning vibes, and let us know if you have any questions. We’ll reconvene at 2 PM to watch together!

Our very own Tik Maynard is back at Road to the Horse — and we’re throwing a weekend-long watch party to cheer him on!

Fire up the livestream and join us here in the NF+ community from March 28 – 30 as Tik defends his title at the World Championship of Colt Starting in Lexington, KY.

How to join us:

📺 Catch all the action live (and free!) on the official Road to the Horse YouTube.

🗣️ Join our daily watch party threads in the RTTH forum to chat about the competition, because...

🎁 Everyone who comments in the RTTH threads this weekend will be entered for a chance to win a free, private 30-minute Office Hours session with Tik! 

When we'll be tuning in:

🗓 Friday, March 28 

• 2:00 PM ET / 11:00 AM PT – Championship Round 1

🗓 Saturday, March 29

• 11:00 AM ET / 8:00 AM PT – Tik’s Clinic

• 2:00 PM ET / 11:00 AM PT – Championship Round 2

🗓 Sunday, March 30 (Tik’s time slot TBD—stay tuned!)

• 10:45 AM ET / 7:45 AM PT – Championship Round 3, Competitor 1 & 2

• 1:15 PM ET / 10:15 AM PT – Championship Round 3, Competitor 3 & 4

PS — if you're attending in person in Lexington, drop by the NF+ booth on the sponsor concourse to meet the team & Tik!

If you have any questions about the schedule, accessing the livestream, or more, we're all ears. And whether it's IRL or online, we'll see you this weekend! Go Tik! 🤠

RTTH 2025: How To Watch & When To Tune In

How do I access the livestream of the event?

Domestic and international viewers can catch all the action live (and free!) on the official Road to the Horse YouTube. This is what we'll be tuning into for the watch parties. (There will also be on-demand replays on the Pluto TV app 24 - 48 hours later.)

When will we see Tik compete & when should I tune in?

Friday, March 28 

• 2:00 PM ET / 11:00 AM PT – Championship Round 1

Saturday, March 29

• 11:00 AM ET / 8:00 AM PT – Tik’s Clinic

• 2:00 PM ET / 11:00 AM PT – Championship Round 2

Sunday, March 30 (Tik’s time slot TBD—stay tuned!)

• 10:45 AM ET / 7:45 AM PT – Championship Round 3, Competitor 1 & 2

• 1:15 PM ET / 10:15 AM PT – Championship Round 3, Competitor 3 & 4

What if I have a question or need help?

If you have any questions about the schedule, accessing the livestream, or more, ask away — and lots more info can be found on the Road to the Horse website, too!