In this episode, Natalie works through visualization exercises with one of her clients, who wants to feel more confident during cross country course walks. They discuss how challenging it can be to fully commit to a plan and trust in your ability to ride competitively while walking the course. Natalie guides her through an exercise to help her access a mental space where she feels focused and grounded, so she can walk the course with confidence in her skills and a clear commitment to her plan.

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In this episode, Natalie works through visualization exercises with one of her clients, who feels a strong need to control every aspect of her training rides and competitions. They discuss how this urge to micromanage stems from a desire to create a sense of safety for both herself and her horse—but ultimately, it manifests as tension, which can be counterproductive. Natalie guides her through an exercise to help her understand that making mistakes is part of the process, and that true safety doesn’t come from perfection. With this shift in perspective, she can begin to let go, trust the moment, and find a sense of safety from within.

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In this episode, Natalie works through visualization exercises with one of her clients, who wants to become more flexible in her day-to-day riding plan. They discuss her tendency to follow the same schedule and routine with every horse, rather than evaluating each horse individually and creating a tailored plan. Natalie guides her through an exercise that helps her recognize she’s been sticking to a fixed routine because it feels safe and has produced good results in the past—and that, now with her improved skills and knowledge, she can trust herself to adapt and make decisions based on each horse’s unique needs.

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In this episode, Natalie works through visualization exercises with one of her clients, who is struggling with performance anxiety and self-doubt in both schooling and competitive riding situations. They discuss how people often turn away from uncomfortable emotions, which can lead them to seek solutions from external sources. Natalie guides her through an exercise to help her confront her fear of failure and embarrassment, allowing her to cultivate a sense of inner safety and approach her horses and riding from a place of wholeness and confidence.

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In this episode, Natalie works through visualization exercises with one of her clients, who is struggling to regain her confidence after a riding accident. They discuss the shame she feels about not being able to return to the rider and horsewoman she once was and explore the roots of those emotions. Natalie guides her through an exercise to help her face these feelings of shame, so she can find a sense of safety from within and reconnect with a limitless approach to both her riding and her relationship with her horse.

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In this episode, Natalie works through visualization exercises with one of her clients, who wants to feel more confident in her ability to compete in the Mongol Derby this summer. They discuss a misunderstanding from her early competitive career that left her feeling out of control and limited in her ability to succeed. Natalie guides her through an exercise to help her recognize that although certain situations may feel beyond her control, they aren’t necessarily insurmountable, and that shifting this perspective can unlock her full potential as an athlete and equestrian.

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In this episode, Natalie works through visualization exercises with one of her clients, who wants to learn how to release her stress before riding after a long day of work. They discuss a few situations she was in as a kid that contributed to creating this feeling of being stuck in a rushed and stressed state. Natalie guides her through an exercise to help her recognize the misunderstanding she created as a kid so that she can connect with her emotions and find a calm state of mind.

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In this episode, Natalie works through visualization exercises with one of her clients, who is a mother of two that is learning to navigate life with a family and competitive goals. They discuss her perfectionist tendencies and their connection to the nervous system in everyday life. Natalie guides her through an exercise to help her recognize perfectionism as a defense mechanism and shows her how understanding it can create a sense of steadiness, allowing her to optimize her time and energy.

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In this episode, Natalie works through visualization exercises with one of her clients, who is having a hard time finding her confidence after a few riding accidents. They discuss the nature of riding and how the unpredictability of it can feel threatening at times. Natalie guides her through an exercise to help her see that it’s normal to not be in control and that she can move forward by finding safety from facing reality.

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In this episode, Natalie talks with 5* event rider Hannah Sue Holberg about finding inner authority. They discuss how important it is to take responsibility for one’s learning while continuing to ask questions that will improve their riding and connection with the horse. Hannah and Natalie talk about using inner authority to create a system that works for the horse and rider and then trusting the system they’ve built.

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