Confidence

The horsemanship class is a dynamic and technical class that in the end, comes down to who has the highest score on the judge's scorecard. You start with an even 70 — and it’s up to you to increase that number.

Horsemanship is an ongoing journey, whether you’re just at the beginning of learning or a seasoned rider.

Do you ever blow a class at a horse show? We all do. Here’s how to bounce back better than before.

In this episode of The Ride Michaela and Nichole sit down with Jane Pike of Confident Rider.

Gain control of your confidence to have success in the arena with a strong mental game.

Become a confident rider and learn to live your best Western horse life.

Use an expert’s formula to create the emotional state that will make you a more confident, effective rider.

Learn how to connect your horse’s hind feet to your hands to become a more confident, effective rider.

Master precise transitions and you’ll become a more confident, effective rider.

We are back with Sami Bayless and Amberley Snyder! Amberley explains how she started riding after her accident.

Owning horses is more than hopping on for a stroll around the pasture or acquiring a wall full of blue ribbons. In fact, being a horse owner requires certain qualities.

Make these actions and attitudes habitual and your proficiency as a rider will soar.

This simple, repetitive exercise improves your horse’s guidability and makes you a more confident, effective rider.

Learn eight ways to be more confident on your trail ride.

Don’t agonize over the details of cueing. Instead, use your mind to develop three core qualities of a confident, effective rider.

A pre-show ritual can do more than just cure your horse-show jitters; this one enables you to be focused, energized, and eager to perform.

Soft, feeling hands are a key component of good horsemanship. Learn exercises that will improve your hands and help you become a better rider.

Learn to ride with impulsion and confidence as you encourage your horse to drive from behind at the lope.

This ‘passenger exercise’ trains your horse to maintain a relaxed lope as you learn how to trust him and ‘let go’ and be a confident rider.

This exercise challenges and promotes your in-saddle balance so you can begin to develop a truly independent seat.

This creative exercise is easy, fun, and guaranteed to get you focused on your riding—instead of your nerves.

Do you have complete control over where every foot lands when riding your horse? Foot placement is crucial for precise navigation of any obstacle, whether it be poles or logs in a trail or ranch riding pattern, working through tires in an obstacle course, or navigating unsure footing on a trail. Where your horse’s first foot lands right before you enter the obstacle can make or break your execution. Here I’ll give you tips to ace that placement every time.

Here’s how to take charge and build a better, more responsive trail partner for safety and control.

If you get breathless and jittery at the lope, try this to substitute enjoyment for anxiety.