Articles: riding confidence

Q: My nerves get the best of me sometimes and my confidence goes out the window. Any tips on learning how to relax while riding? A: There are many reasons that people feel fear or a lack of confidence while riding. The first step is to identify what is giving us this fear or unconfidence in the saddle. Perhaps you’ve experienced or witnessed a riding accident, you are new to horseback riding, you are getting older or experiencing health issues, or you are returning to horseback riding after a long period of time. Maybe you are feeling unconfident due to a jumpy or unpredictable horse. Here are some exercises you can use to overcome the riding jitters and increase your confidence level as well as the confidence of your horse.


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