About Me
Hi, I’m Elise Hittinger
Fear-Slayer. Confidence-Creator. Courage Coach for riders ready to take their lives—and reins—back.
Fear-Slayer. Confidence-Creator. Courage Coach for riders ready to take their lives—and reins—back.
I was that fearless kid galloping through the Angeles National Forest like I owned every trail.
Until the day everything changed.
A horse flipped. I was pinned beneath him.
I couldn’t move. I couldn’t breathe.
And for a moment—I thought it was over.
I couldn’t move. I couldn’t breathe.
And for a moment—I thought it was over.
Physically, I walked away with bruises.
But emotionally? I carried a fear so heavy, it stole the joy right out of the saddle.
But emotionally? I carried a fear so heavy, it stole the joy right out of the saddle.
For years, I hid it. Pretended it didn't exist. Rode around it.
Until one day, standing on our beautiful horse farm in Kentucky, I made a decision:
Fear doesn’t get the final say.
That choice changed everything. I overcame my fear! Put it to rest!
Today, I help equestrians (and honestly, anyone who’s tired of fear running the show) reclaim their calm, their courage, and their confidence—without “faking it till you make it.” Which the horses see right through.
I use a blend of hypnotherapy, NLP, coaching, and a little well-placed humor to help you trade:
- Anxiety for grounded confidence
- Overthinking for calm, clear action
- Dread for deep trust—in yourself and your horse
Because when your mind and body finally feel safe again,
fear loses its grip.
fear loses its grip.
Whether you’re recovering from a fall, just feeling "older", bracing for every ride, or wondering if joy is ever coming back…
I see you. I was you.
And I’m here to help you ride through it.
This mission has reached beyond the horse world—my work has been featured in media and platforms focused on confidence, mindset, and healing through fear.
The Book Shop!
Here you'll find my paths to courage and laughter—offered in a format you can read, reflect on, and apply to your own journey.
The Confidence Blueprint
A workshop-style eBook designed for you to work at your own pace. Roll up your sleeves and do the work—you’ll come out the other side feeling more confident, calm, and ready to ride with courage.
