{"id":33690,"date":"2019-01-10T13:48:20","date_gmt":"2019-01-10T18:48:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/yourhorsefarm.flywheelsites.com\/?p=33690"},"modified":"2021-09-09T16:50:02","modified_gmt":"2021-09-09T20:50:02","slug":"5-steps-to-building-your-confidence-in-the-saddle","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/yourhorsefarm.com\/5-steps-to-building-your-confidence-in-the-saddle\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Steps to Building Your Confidence in the Saddle"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It happens to the best of us\u2026 a nasty fall or unruly horse that leaves you doubting everything. You may begin questioning your abilities and whether you can handle your horse or not. You\u2019re not alone! Many riders have traumatic experiences that crush their confidence, but don\u2019t worry\u2026 You can get it back and more!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It doesn\u2019t matter what happened or how awful it was. You can regain your confidence. The biggest thing holding you back is your mindset! As you strive to let go of the past and move forward, you\u2019ll have to break down a few barriers. These include worrying about what might happen, striving for perfection, and letting outside distractions influence your ride. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before you even think about getting in the saddle again, find an experienced rider or trainer that can help you along the way. First and foremost, they can help you evaluate the situation and what went wrong. Reality is that sometimes we take on more than we should. It\u2019s okay to admit your horse needs a more experienced rider or that maybe that jump was too high.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-33692\" src=\"https:\/\/yourhorsefarm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Ride1-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"890\" height=\"593\" srcset=\"https:\/\/yourhorsefarm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Ride1-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/yourhorsefarm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Ride1-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/yourhorsefarm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Ride1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/yourhorsefarm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Ride1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/yourhorsefarm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Ride1-560x373.jpg 560w, https:\/\/yourhorsefarm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Ride1-160x107.jpg 160w, https:\/\/yourhorsefarm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Ride1.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 890px) 100vw, 890px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you\u2019re ready, start slow and follow these steps for gaining your confidence back.<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Focus on your breathing:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Before you hop in the saddle, take a few long, deep breaths. Pay attention to the inhale and exhale. As you release the air, mentally tell yourself that you\u2019re also expelling negative energy and thoughts. Inhale positivity! Use this minute to forget all your worries and declutter your mind. Things that happened at home or in the office need to stay there.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Visualize a good ride:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Now\u2019s your chance to picture what a positive ride will look like. Replay it in your head over and over again. Visualization is a proven technique! It\u2019s used by many professional athletes and can make all the difference in the world. Don\u2019t focus on negative outcomes, rather imagine a good ride.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Don\u2019t ride alone:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Find someone who is willing to watch you ride. This person should be someone you trust. They should build you up and not down. Stay away from those that are judgmental, but rather seek someone who\u2019s encouraging and supportive. It can be very comforting and safe to know you have a friend close by.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Stay in your comfort zone:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Let your first few times back in the saddle be easy and fun. Focus on things you and your horse do good together. Reward yourself by keeping the ride simple and short. Remember for every good ride you have, the braver you\u2019ll get each time. There\u2019s nothing wrong with focusing on the basics and holding off on the harder stuff. The idea is to end each ride by feeling like you and your horse worked together.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Forget about time:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> There\u2019s no deadline. You don\u2019t have to be confident overnight. Think of this\u2026 many people buy quick-growing trees because they don\u2019t have the patience to wait around. With the first big storm, these trees tumble over because their roots haven\u2019t had enough time to grow. Good things can take a while! Let your roots grow slowly and learn to enjoy the process. Things that happen overnight are usually quick to fail in the long run.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can do this! Building confidence is all about changing your mindset. Banish negative thoughts by breaking down barriers that hold you back. A confident rider isn\u2019t worried about what might go wrong, rather they visualize success and take the time to develop a strong foundation.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>**Emily <span class=\"il\">Fought<\/span> discovered her passion for horses early on in life. When she isn&#8217;t writing about them, you can find her in the barn riding. 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