You've been calling yourself “an anxious rider,” but what if anxiety is something you've collected, not who you are? Elise shares her own layers (including Bill Gates!) and how to start taking the coat off.
Is your brain predicting trouble before you even get in the saddle? Learn how thoughts affect horseback riding confidence—and what to do next.
Other people say you're too old to ride. Then you start believing it. But rebuilding riding confidence at any age is possible when you address what's really holding you back—including the stiffness, imbalance, and weakness that may be contributing to the fear.
If riding has started to feel like something you should do instead of something you choose, this is for you. Here’s a kinder, steadier way to rebuild confidence without turning every ride into a test.
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Afraid to ride your horse but worried that NOT riding means you're letting fear win? “Just get on” isn't always the answer. There's a difference between pushing through riding fear and actually working through it. Here's how to take away the HAVE TO, make a plan, and choose your next step.
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