In this episode of Riders Unscripted, Ashley opens up about her struggle with anxiety during dressage, particularly when trotting down the center line. She recalls past experiences of feeling judged and embarrassed, and her body's response of bracing and tightening. With Natalie’s help, Ashley explores these emotions, focusing on the physical sensations and learning to sit with the discomfort. Natalie guides her through breathing exercises to create a sense of safety, aiming to build emotional resilience. Despite previous attempts with sports psychologists, Ashley still faces repetitive patterns of anxiety. They discuss the importance of establishing safety to prevent these patterns and are looking forward to seeing the impact of this approach on her performance.