It’s easy to look at top trainers and assume they have something the rest of us don’t. Maybe they’re naturally confident. Maybe they never struggle with nerves. Maybe they always know exactly what to do when things go wrong. But the truth is, the best horsemen and horsewomen are often asking the same questions we […]

Should you ride patterns at home, or will your horse start anticipating? It’s one of the most common questions I hear from riders this time of year, and my answer might surprise you. One of the most common things I hear from riders this time of year is: “My trainer told me not to ride […]

You want to be a more consistent rider. Consistency is what separates riders who keep improving from riders who stay stuck. The problem is, consistency rarely feels exciting—and that’s exactly why so many riders give up before they see real progress. If you head out to the arena and put in a solid day’s training […]

A bad mood after a horse show is more common than most riders admit. One disappointing score, one frustrating run, or one ride that didn’t go the way you hoped can have you replaying every mistake long after you’ve left the arena. As the first hints of dawn crept over the horizon, I felt the […]

POV: You used to be a 5 am at the barn for 2 hours wearing cute outfits type cowgirl, and now you’re a ride at home 3-4 days a week with your horse for 45 minutes wearing Adam Sandler’s clothes AND seeing better results. 🫶 No – for reals. I literally used to wake up […]

Let’s start with a confession. A few years ago, my horse show mornings looked… less than ideal. I’d been staying up late trying to meet work deadlines. My kids had suddenly decided that bedtime was apparently optional. I had made the questionable decision to give up caffeine “for my health.” And somehow, despite all of […]

Finding out the 5 things my mentors did to become confident af riders changed the game for me. I’ve always been a little bull headed. But my saving grace is I am an amazing student. Ever since I was a little girl, when I want to learn something new, I am ready to study and […]