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» SPECIAL BONUS «The Goal Setting Workshop for Riders
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Have you ever been afraid to ride?
Felt a sense of dread when your foot hits the stirrup or started feeling queasy in your stomach just driving out to the barn?
Felt a tension through your shoulders that you just couldn’t seem to let go of, or felt your mind racing through a dozen different what if scenarios, even when you know your horse is calm and you aren’t in danger?
All riders, regardless of experience level, have experienced fear at some point.
You are not alone - whether you’ve had an accident that shattered your confidence, or you’re experiencing the frustration and trepidation of trying to learn a new movement skill as an adult, or stress from other parts of life is stealing the joy out of your riding – fear and anxiety is not unusual for riders.
We’ve accepted the risks of working with and riding a large and powerful animal – the horse. But the rewards are worth it – the feeling of connection with the horse, the thrill of moving together, and the times of flow – when it all comes together.
But when you’re struggling with fear, those moments can seem very far off.
The joy begins to disappear when every ride is accompanied by anxiety, and you feel more relief after dismounting than excitement to begin the ride.
You fear that your nervous energy is affecting your horse – at the least, making you stiff and tense on his back, or at worst, putting your horse on edge too.
The unfortunate truth is that no matter how common it may be, fear for riders is often brushed off with “just get back on” or “show him who's boss”.
Who wants to admit they are afraid when everyone else seems to just be having fun and taking things in their stride?
When you ignore your fear, you put yourself at risk. Sometimes fear is very appropriate – it is our internal warning system telling us something isn’t right and we need to make a change.
Other times, your fear may simply be holding you back, preventing you from moving forward in your skills, in your relationship with your horse, and from pursuing your riding dreams.
Building or rebuilding confidence isn’t always easy, but it is possible, and you can do it.
You need to take an objective view of your feelings... begin to look at how you feel about riding with curiosity rather than shame or disappointment.
Notice your emotions and what they trigger for you – the tight shoulders, sweaty hands, racing heart – but don’t try to talk yourself out of these feelings.
Create a simple, consistent plan to build your skills as a rider, learn to manage your emotions, and build a sense of calm confidence that will make you a great partner for your horse!
I would love to help you create this plan and find your confidence! In Calm & Confident Rider, you’ll work through a simple progression of exercises that will move you forward each day – you’ll be learning more about yourself as a person and as a rider. Let me tell you more…
We’ve accepted the risks of working with and riding a large and powerful animal – the horse. But the rewards are worth it – the feeling of connection with the horse, the thrill of moving together, and the times of flow – when it all comes together.
But when you’re struggling with fear, those moments can seem very far off.
The joy begins to disappear when every ride is accompanied by anxiety, and you feel more relief after dismounting than excitement to begin the ride.
You fear that your nervous energy is affecting your horse – at the least, making you stiff and tense on his back, or at worst, putting your horse on edge too.
The unfortunate truth is that no matter how common it may be, fear for riders is often brushed off with “just get back on” or “show him who's boss”.
Who wants to admit they are afraid when everyone else seems to just be having fun and taking things in their stride?
When you ignore your fear, you put yourself at risk. Sometimes fear is very appropriate – it is our internal warning system telling us something isn’t right and we need to make a change.
Other times, your fear may simply be holding you back, preventing you from moving forward in your skills, in your relationship with your horse, and from pursuing your riding dreams.
Building or rebuilding confidence isn’t always easy, but it is possible, and you can do it.
You need to take an objective view of your feelings... begin to look at how you feel about riding with curiosity rather than shame or disappointment.
Notice your emotions and what they trigger for you – the tight shoulders, sweaty hands, racing heart – but don’t try to talk yourself out of these feelings.
Create a simple, consistent plan to build your skills as a rider, learn to manage your emotions, and build a sense of calm confidence that will make you a great partner for your horse!
I would love to help you create this plan and find your confidence! In Calm & Confident Rider, you’ll work through a simple progression of exercises that will move you forward each day – you’ll be learning more about yourself as a person and as a rider. Let me tell you more…
Introducing Calm & Confident Rider
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Calm & Confident Rider is an Online Program that teaches the psychology of riding to help you overcome your fear and be the rider you want to be!
In this Program you will work through short daily exercises to help you understand your fear, learn strategies to manage it, and improve the necessary riding skills to keep you safe. With LIFETIME ACCESS to the Program you can learn at your own pace or follow along with the daily emails that will keep you moving forward. |
What You'll Learn
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What's Included
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Week 1
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In this first week, we are going to dive in to help you get really clear on the limits of your comfort zone.
Understanding the what, why, when and how of your fear is the first step to managing it. Day 1 Getting Clear Day 2 Finding the Cause Day 3 Where Do You Feel It? Day 4 Knowing Where You Are Now Day 5 Considering Expectation |
Week 2
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In this second week, we focus on learning and practicing key strategies for managing your emotions.
As you go through this week, we will determine which strategies you find the most helpful. Day 6 Your Core Beliefs Day 7 Physical Skills Day 8 Working with Your Thoughts Day 9 What is Your Best State? Day 10 Talking About Control |
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Week 3
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Now it is time to start creating your specific plan.
In Week 3, we are going to work through your next steps, from re-training your brain to getting in the saddle and practicing skills you need. Day 11 Increasing Exposure Day 12 Other Therapies Day 13 Benefits of Exercise Day 14 Improving Your Riding Skills Day 15 Your Success Journal |
Week 4
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This week we are focusing solely on riding...
Especially on the skills you need to stay safe such as balance, better rein control, and how to ride a spook and perform emergency control techniques. Day 16 Rein Control Day 17 Stopping and Steering Day 18 Emergency Techniques Day 19 Emergency Dismounts Day 20 Riding a Spooking Horse |
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Bonus Content (Week 5)
Rider InterviewsLearn from other riders who have felt the same fear and anxiety about riding. Discover how they worked through managing these feelings so they could continue growing as riders.
Hear what made the biggest difference in helping them conquer their fears and how they handle their anxiety today. 
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Interviews with Mental Sports ProfessionalsWithin this program, I include several interviews from therapists and sports psychologists.
They share insights on mental traumas, our body's adrenaline system, and the strategies they use in their own practices that will help you become a Calm & Confident Rider. 
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Q&AsIn this section of the program, I answer your most common questions, such as Do I have the right horse for me? and How do I find a good riding coach?
During the program, you are also invited to ask questions in the course lessons and to share your experience in there or in our private Facebook community. 
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» SPECIAL BONUS «
The Goal Setting Workshop for Riders
Begin with your biggest dreams
and end with your next steps!
When you enroll in Calm & Confident Rider today you will also receive our popular Goal Setting Workshop as a Special Bonus. Focus in on your bigger riding and training goals for 2020 as you become a Calm & Confident Rider!
Here are a just a few messages from riders who have used the Goal Setting Workshop to bring clarity to their biggest dreams and develop a plan to get there!
Here are a just a few messages from riders who have used the Goal Setting Workshop to bring clarity to their biggest dreams and develop a plan to get there!
"Thank you so much for developing this and sharing it with us, I was truly impressed and you have made a difference in my riding life by helping me find focus and planning again." "Thank you for making this available. It is really helping me as I prepare to get back in the saddle after hip replacement." |
"The Goal Setting Workshop was so helpful to me last year! I had to think realistically about my goals and think about how to break them down so they could be reached. At the end of 2018, I wrote a list of achieved goals. I not only surpassed the goal set in that workshop, but very quickly had more than 10 achieved goals on my list. There were many more also." |
"It really made me look hard at what I want to do and how to break it down into what I NEED to do to get there!" "Thanks for offering this course! It has motivated me to work with my guys most days, even if it's just in hand for a few minutes." |
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From Calm & Confident Students
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100% Money Back GuaranteeI am so confident that you are going to love the Calm & Confident Rider program and consider it extremely valuable, that I always offer a full guarantee. You are free to return the course at any time within 30 days for a full refund.
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