When most riders think of fear, they picture the big events—a fall, a spook, an accident that shakes everything. But the truth? Confidence is often undermined by smaller, hidden triggers that slip under the radar until suddenly, they feel overwhelming.
It works a lot like with our horses. A horse doesn’t usually blow up out of nowhere. First, they flick an ear. Then, their head goes up. Maybe their stride gets tight. Those little signs are the whispers before the shout. And if we don’t notice? That’s when we end up with the spook, bolt, or buck.
The same is true for us. Our hidden triggers often look like:
- A tight chest every time you mount up.
- Avoiding a certain gait or arena corner without realizing why.
- Telling yourself you’re “just too busy” to ride.
- Lots and lots of "What If's".
- SO MANY EXCUSES.
Each of these is a whisper from your nervous system. And just like with your horse, the earlier you catch the signs, the easier it is to reset.
The key is to pause and ask: What’s really going on here? Instead of pushing through, notice the trigger, name it, and reframe it. By catching it early, you stop it from snowballing into a full-blown confidence crash.
Your horse depends on you to lead with calm presence. That starts by leading yourself—listening to the whispers before they become shouts.
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