What if the biggest thing holding you back isn’t your riding ability—but the way you think about it? 

It’s not your talent. It’s not your horse. It’s not bad luck. It’s your mindset. The silent force shaping your confidence, resilience, and ability to push through challenges. And right now, it might be working against you instead of for you.

The good news? Just like training your horse, you can rewire your mindset. Here’s how. 

 6 Brutal Truths That Will Change Your Riding

 You’re Too Focused on What’s Wrong
If you only see what went wrong, you’ll feel stuck. Riders who succeed train themselves to recognize both the challenges and the wins—no matter how small. Your progress depends on what you choose to focus on.

 You Mistake Failure for Proof You’re Not Good Enough
Every great rider has fallen, missed distances, or struggled with self-doubt. The difference? They don’t take mistakes personally. They don’t make failure mean they’re incapable. They learn, adjust, and move forward—again and again.

 You Think Talent Matters More Than Hard Work
Talent is overrated. Riders who get results aren’t born special—they show up, practice relentlessly, and push past discomfort. The moment you stop believing in “natural talent” is the moment you take control of your progress.

 You’re Expecting Fast Results Instead of Trusting the Process
You want breakthroughs. You want progress now. But real growth happens in the tiny, unglamorous moments—the extra minutes spent grinding through transitions, the endless no-stirrup work, the quiet consistency. This is where progress is made.

 You’re Surrounded by People Who Keep You Stuck
Confidence is contagious. So is self-doubt. If you’re surrounded by negativity—people who criticize more than encourage—you’ll struggle to believe in yourself. The right people push you to grow. The wrong people hold you back.

 The Stories in Your Head Are Running the Show
“I’m not good enough.”
“I always mess up.”
“I’ll never be as talented as them.”

None of this is fact—it’s just a story you’ve repeated so often that you’ve started to believe it. But stories can be rewritten. The question is: Are you willing to challenge them?

 Ready to Break the Cycle?
We go even deeper into these mindset shifts; listen to the full podcast episode 'Reflections & Guidance to Our Younger Selves'.

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If your mindset is keeping you stuck, it’s time to change the story. No more waiting. No more excuses. The rider you want to be is already within you—it’s time to start thinking like them.

So, what’s one mindset shift you’re working on? Send it to us through email at [email protected]