You never forget your first—

🏆 First big score.

🏆 First blue ribbon.

🏆 First time stepping into the show pen and actually believing you belong there.

But getting there? That’s the hard part.

In today’s episode, I’m sharing real client wins that prove confidence, connection and success isn’t something you’re born with—it’s something you build.

🚀 The rider who just walked away with her first-ever blue ribbon—after once believing she’d never be good enough.

🚀 The rider who scored her first 70 in reining—a number that once felt impossible.

🚀 The competitor who qualified for the NRCHA Celebration of Champions AGAIN—like it’s just another day at the office (spoiler: it’s a HUGE freaking deal).

🚀 The rider who told me, "I've never felt this connected to my horse before." Because yeah, the wins are incredible, but this feeling? This is what it's really about.

These riders aren’t just winning.

They’re having more fun than ever. They’re riding with more confidence, more trust, and more joy—because they’ve finally learned how to get out of their own way.

🔥 If you’ve ever struggled with confidence in the show pen or the practice pen, THIS is the episode for you.

✔️ What real success looks like—beyond the ribbons and scoreboards

✔️ The mindset shifts that separate stuck riders from those who start winning

✔️ Stories of riders who once doubted themselves but are now proving themselves wrong

✔️ Why confidence is something you train—just like you train your horse

✔️ How to stop overthinking and start trusting yourself in competition

🔥 What separates the riders who succeed from those who stay stuck?

🔥 How do you push past mental blocks in competition?

🔥 What does it take to go from feeling like an imposter to competing with confidence?

🔥 What’s the difference between riders who dream about winning and those who make it happen?

🔥 How do you know when you and your horse are ready to step up?

Enjoying the podcast? If this episode resonated with you, I’d love to hear your thoughts! Leave a review on iTunes—it helps more horse riders find the mental strategies they need to ride with confidence and perform at their best. 🐴⭐ 

💬 What’s one moment with your horse that made all the hard work worth it?

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🚀 How can I help you RIGHT NOW? 🚀

• 🎯 5 Days to Confident Competitor. Stop ‘show nerves’ and saddle up with swagger! https://nicoleburnettcoaching.thrivecart.com/5-days-to-confident-competitor/ 
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