Your thoughts shape you — and your horse feels every bit of the energy you bring. A quick mindset check before or after training can completely change how you show up.
Try swapping these thoughts next time you feel stuck:
From: “I failed.”
To: “That didn’t work yet. I’ll try again a different way.”
From: “My horse isn’t listening.”
To: “How can I communicate more clearly so my horse understands?”
From: “We’re not improving fast enough.”
To: “Progress takes time. We’re building something that lasts.”
From: “That was such a bad ride.”
To: “That was feedback — now I know what to work on next time.”
From: “I’ll never be as good as them.”
To: “I’m proud of how far I’ve come, and I’m working at my pace.”
Some bonus tips 🥰
💎 Notice when negative thoughts creep in and ask, “What’s a more helpful way to look at this?”
💎 Keep your focus on learning, not judging.
💎 Speak to yourself the way you’d speak to your horse — with patience and encouragement.
Every ride teaches you something. The power lies in how you choose to think about it.
