In this weeks episode I take you through my own journey of rebuilding my confidence, the good the bad, the down right embarrassing, and the ugly.

It wasn't an easy path to take, but I am grateful for every step, because it led me to where I am now, and allows me to help others reconnect to their own confidence with horses and to truly enjoy their lives together again.

Ready to do that too?

Email me at [email protected] or DM me on the socials @thehorsemanshipandmindsetcoach and lets get started!

Enjoy!

In this weeks episode, I'm talking about the BIGGEST thing my clients struggle with, why it's so important to be aware of...and easy ways to make changes!

I hope you find it helpful, and as always, any questions or comments...or...to work with me, email me at [email protected] or DM me on the socials at @thehorsemanshipandmindsetcoach

See you next week!

Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) can make the winter months feel heavy, exhausting, and emotionally draining, especially towards the end of the season when motivation is low and spring still feels far away. In this episode, we explore what SAD really is, why February can feel harder than January, and how to support your nervous system through the final stretch of winter with compassion rather than pressure.

You’ll also hear a gentle winter survival guide, nervous-system-friendly mindset shifts, and how to get support if winter has knocked your confidence or emotional resilience.

In This Episode, We Cover:

• What Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is
• Common emotional and nervous system symptoms of winter fatigue
• Why the end of winter can feel especially hard
• Practical, gentle ways to cope with low mood and energy
• How to support yourself without forcing positivity
• How EEP can help you feel grounded, confident, and supported

Resources & Support:

✨ Join or find out more about EEP emotional and nervous system support for confidence, calm, and connection - The Enlightened Equestrian Program – Idyllwild Horsemanship & mindset coaching

✨ DM me at @thehorsemanshipandmindsetcoach on the socials if you’d like to talk through whether EEP or is right for you or find out about other resources available!

In this episode, I’m reflecting on why 2016 is suddenly everywhere, and why, for me, it was a year that changed everything!

I share what it was like to:

• Leave a job of 8 years when my confidence was wobbling
• Travel to Australia for the first time and navigate new environments and self-doubt
• Backpack alone up the east coast and through New Zealand
• Learn how to trust myself, enjoy my own company, and do hard things without needing certainty
• Step into a dream opportunity in the US, not because I was fearless, but because I’d grown and was ready for new horizons

This episode is a reminder that confidence isn’t something you find, it’s something you build through experience, discomfort, and self-trust.

If you’re in a season where your confidence feels shaky, or you’re learning to trust yourself again, this conversation, I hope, is for you.

✨ Work with me

I’m currently taking on clients as we head into February.

If you’d like support with confidence, mindset, and reconnecting with yourself, email me at: [email protected] or DM me on the socials @thehorsemanshipandmindsetcoach

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Confidence loss with horses isn’t a personal failure, it’s a nervous system response. In this episode, we explore why anxiety shows up, what it’s actually trying to do, and how true confidence is rebuilt through safety, regulation, and self-trust, not force or 'bravery'!

In this episode, we cover:

• Why confidence disappears even in experienced riders
• What anxiety with horses is really trying to protect you from
• Why “pushing through fear” often backfires
• The nervous system link between rider confidence and horse behaviour
• How confidence is rebuilt quietly, consistently, and safely

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Remember: You’re not broken. Your system is protecting you, and it can learn something new too!!

Ever noticed how your social media feed shows you more of what you’ve already interacted with?

Your mind works the same way.

In this episode, we explore:

• Why your brain keeps highlighting fear, mistakes, and worst-case scenarios
• What the Reticular Activating System (RAS) is — and how it shapes your riding experience
• How beliefs and past experiences quietly influence how you feel with your horse
• Why you’re not “overthinking” — your brain is just doing its job
• And most importantly… how you can refresh your internal algorithm and retrain your mind for confidence, calm, and connection

This episode is packed with practical insights, neuroscience made simple, and those “oh wow… that makes sense” moments every rider needs.

✨ Ready to go deeper?

I work 1:1 with riders who want to feel safe, confident, and fully present with their horses again.

→ Email me at [email protected] or DM me on any of my socials, @thehorsemanshipandmindsetcoach to explore working together.

📘 Want to start now?

My book dives deeper into mindset, nervous system work, and rebuilding confidence from the inside out, perfect if you want to begin retraining your mind today. Grab it below!

https://a.co/d/dLqp7rF

In this episode, I'll be breaking down the difference between nerves and intuition, how each shows up in your body, how horses respond to your internal state, and how riders can learn to trust themselves again. You’ll learn practical self-awareness tools you can start using today! Lets go!

Order the book: The Equestrian’s Guide to Confidence & Connection - https://amzn.eu/d/h7lrpQA

 Join the New Year Empower Hour – 12 January 2026 - https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1795181388859?aff=oddtdtcreator

 Email to join the 1:1 coaching waitlist: [email protected]

In this New Year episode, I'll be guiding you through a powerful reflection process to help you take the good from 2025 and leave the rest behind. You’ll explore emotional patterns, confidence growth, and the shifts your horse helped you make. Perfect for riders wanting a fresh, grounded start to 2026.

Order my new book: The Equestrian’s Guide to Confidence & Connection - https://amzn.eu/d/ik9sAp0

 Join the New Year Empower Hour – 12 January 2026 - https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1795181388859?aff=oddtdtcreator

 Email to join the 1:1 coaching waitlist: [email protected]

In this Boxing Day episode, I explore the power of gratitude, especially at this time of year, and how this simple practice can transform your confidence, mindset, and partnership with your horse.

 We dive into the science of gratitude, how it regulates your nervous system, and how it helps strengthen connection with your horse. I also share three easy daily gratitude practices you can start right now.

Order my new book: The Equestrian’s Guide to Confidence & Connection - https://amzn.eu/d/2UaMAEc

 Join the New Year Empower Hour – 12 January 2026 - https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1795181388859?aff=oddtdtcreator

 Email to join the 1:1 coaching waitlist: [email protected]

In this episode, we’re breaking the myth that you have to wait for January to feel confident with your horse. You can start building confidence, trust, and connection today — even in tiny ways. I’m sharing three simple and powerful practices you can use right now to calm your nervous system, shift your mindset, and deepen your partnership.

We’ll also explore affordable tools you can dive into immediately, including my £5.55 Winter Training PDF, The Ride or Cry Kit™, my book The Equestrians Guide to Confidence and Connection, and the New Year’s Empower Hour on 12th January.

Whether you want to reduce riding nerves, feel more connected to your horse, or build confidence from the ground up, this episode will help you take the first step.

Resources Mentioned:

• Free Podcast Episodes
• £5.55 Winter Training Ideas PDF
• The Ride or Cry Kit™ (£44)
• The Equestrians Guide to Confidence and Connection (Book)
• New Year’s Empower Hour – Goal Setting Special (12 Jan)
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