When your head starts getting in the way of your riding…
Perhaps one “what if?” quickly turns into ten. Maybe anxiety takes over before you’ve even got on. Or you know you want to feel more confident, but you genuinely don’t know where to begin.
Start with the one that sounds most like you.
One “what if?” turns into a whole spiral
Your horse looks at something. Your mind jumps ahead. Within seconds, you’re imagining everything that could happen—and questioning whether you’d cope.
The Rider’s Guide to “What If” Loops will help you understand how one worried thought gathers momentum, what keeps the loop going and how you can begin to interrupt it.
Anxiety keeps getting in the way of my riding
Perhaps you feel nervous before you even get on. Your body becomes tense, your thoughts start racing or you struggle to focus on the ride you’re actually having.
19 Ways to Overcome Anxiety and “What Ifs” gives you a collection of straightforward ideas you can experiment with before and during your rides, so you can start to figure out what works best for you and your horse.
I want to build my confidence, but where do I begin?
“I just want to feel more confident” might describe how you feel, but it doesn’t give you anything specific to work towards.
In How Do I Start Building My Riding Confidence?, you’ll discover why building confidence starts with deciding what you actually want your riding to look and feel like, and how to turn a vague wish into a meaningful destination.
