Born and raised in Greece, Ioli Mytilineou moved her horses to Belgium in 2016 to pursue her dream of becoming one of the best show jumpers in the world. With that goal in mind, the 26-year-old has come a long way in making her dreams come true. Since 2016, she has done quick work of reaching the top of the international show jumping circuit. Not only did she represent Greece at the World Equestrians Games in 2022, but she has also made appearances in 5* Grand Prix, European championships, and World Cups.

When it comes to setting goals and achieving them, we can think of no better person to ask than Ioli. With clear long- and short-term goals, Ioli knows what’s up when it comes to having high ambitions and working towards achieving them. We sat down with Ioli to talk more about her long-term goals and the strategy behind them.

Ioli's Advice to Equestrians Striving to Reach Their Goals:

Your goals are personal. 

“It’s okay to not have as big of a goal as your friend/partner may have.”

Create goals that feel obtainable for you. 

“This does not mean that they have to be easy, but that your goals are not based on someone else’s, or on the goal that you think you should have.”

Make a plan for how to achieve your goal. 

“This might include how you will train yourself and your horse, focusing on the basics, which competitions you choose (if your goal is result-based), as well as the overall management of your horse.”

Trust the process. 

“Even if it feels as though you shouldn’t.”

Read the full article in MD Magazine.