Updates from Elise Hittinger

Who Says You're Too Old to Ride? Rebuild Your Riding Confidence at Any Age

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 10:00:00 -0500

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.

5 Reasons Horse Riders Need to Prioritize Their Own Health

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 10:00:00 -0500

Your horse isn't the only athlete! Discover 5 reasons your health matters for riding confidence, energy, balance and enjoying years in the saddle

How to Improve Your Balance for Horseback Riding

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 10:00:00 -0500

Want to feel more balanced and secure in the saddle? Improving your balance doesn't have to start on your horse. You can practice it in everyday life and even while doing chores at the barn.

How to Improve Your Balance for Horseback Riding

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 10:00:00 -0500

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, 23 Sep 2026 10:00:00 -0500

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, 16 Sep 2026 10:00:00 -0500

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 -0500

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?

Mon, 31 Aug 2026 07:00:00 -0500

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?

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 07:00:00 -0500

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

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 07:00:00 -0500

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.