Updates from Elise Hittinger

How to Improve Your Balance for Horseback Riding

Tue, 22 Sep 2026 19:10:00 CDT

There's more to riding balance than just your seat. Discover the five kinds of balance that improve your riding—mental, emotional, physical, symmetrical, and time—and how to rebuild each one.

Make Riding Your Horse a Choice Again

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 19:16:00 CDT

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.

Afraid to Ride Your Horse? Why “Just Get On” Isn't Always the Answer

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 21:13:09 CDT

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.

Why Am I Still Scared to Ride My Horse?

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 19:32:00 CDT

Feeling anxious in the saddle even though the scary is over? Sometimes riding fear isn't about what's happening now — it's an old alarm that never got turned off.

Why Am I Scared to Ride My Horse When I Used to Be Fearless?

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 21:05:44 CDT

Wondering how to enjoy horse riding again? Learn why you may not need to become fearless again—and how to rebuild confidence and excitement in the saddle.

Why Does Anxiety Make Horseback Riding So Tiring?

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 19:56:04 CDT

Riding anxiety turns a simple trot into a full-body workout you never signed up for. Between the rider tension gripping your muscles and the mental drain of trying to stay brave, it's no wonder you're exhausted before the ride even ends.

How to Rebuild Riding Confidence After Losing It

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 20:34:00 CDT

If you’ve been wondering whether your riding confidence will ever come back, this is for you. A warm, practical look at how confidence is rebuilt one small step at a time.

How to Break the Anxiety Cycle

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 16:48:39 CDT

Learn how to break the riding anxiety cycle by shifting from “What if?” to “What’s the plan,” supporting your body, and building confidence one small step at a time.

Best Supplements for Rider Anxiety Management?

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 19:05:56 CDT

Looking for the best supplements for rider anxiety management? Discover why confidence comes from practical, horse-centered tools that help your body, brain, and horse work together.

How to Keep Riding as You Get Older (Without Fighting Your Body)

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 21:13:25 CDT

Learn how to keep riding as you get older by working with your body, not against it. Discover simple ways to improve comfort, confidence, and enjoy riding for years to come. 🐴