It doesn’t matter if you are trying to remember a dressage test or the course at your next jumping show. Remembering tests can be a huge challenge! We can’t strap the GPS onto our horses like I did in this picture (unfortunately!) when we go into the showroom. So instead, try this tip: Instead of remembering, a test piece by piece, break it down into chunks. For instance, trot down center line, turn left, big circle in the center of the arena. You know it’s going to be a 20m circle, you don’t need to think “20 m circle at E “ and add too many more letters in. Think in patterns!

I want everyone to tell me about their last ride. Was it hot or cold? Dry or wet? What kind of horse did you ride and what did you do? Think of this as a fun re-introductory post!

I often talk about setting small goals because we, as riders, tend to want to look at the big picture. That means thinking in terms of "I want to be a better rider" than narrowing our focus to something we can make progress on today. So I want to challenge everyone to narrow your focus to one small moment of challenge. No, it doesn't need to be hands-free riding as pictured in this GIF! Does your heart rate go up right before you mount? Does picking up the trot for the first time make you tighten up? Do you want to be a little more relaxed at the canter? Let me know what that first small moment is and let's talk about it! The journey to being a more confident rider starts with small steps, so lets find these and work on them! You're not the only one who has these moments and the idea behind this group is to share and work through them so we can all grow and support each other!

This is the Year of the Horse, and I can’t think of a better symbol for what we’re building here:forward momentum, quiet strength, trust, and confidence that grows one ride at a time. Whether you’re here to feel braver, ride more clearly, understand your horse better, or simply enjoy the process more — you’re in the right place. There is so much confidence-building, skill-building, and mindset-shifting content coming this year, and I’m really excited to share it with you. If you’re new here, I’d love to say hi — drop a comment and tell us:👉 What are you hoping to feel more of in your riding this year? (Confidence, calm, connection, consistency… something else?) I’m really glad you’re here. Let’s make this a year of steady growth — for both you and your horse.