Grab your coffee and your emotional support animal, besties. This episode is a real one, made for anyone whose perfectly planned goal did not happen.

Scott and Crysta talk about what it feels like to do the work, set the goal, and still come up short. We get real about failure, disappointment, and the weird emotional hangover that follows when your expectations do not match reality. Then we talk about what comes next, how to pivot, reset, and keep moving without losing your love for the sport.

Along the way, Scott admits to choosing a Palm Springs weekend over a riding lesson, because life outside the barn matters too. Crysta shares an update on young Ricky Bobby, including farrier compliments that absolutely count as wins.

We also dive into the exhausting reality of chasing horse lameness. The vet visits, the waiting, the mental and emotional toll, and how quickly your confidence and plans can unravel when your horse is not quite right.

From there, the conversation opens into mental health. Managing anxiety, processing disappointment, and learning how to sit with both gratitude and grief at the same time. Horse showing is full of highs and lows, and everyone rides them, even when it looks perfect from the outside.

If you have ever left a show questioning everything, feeling burned out, or wondering how to pivot when the goal does not work out, this episode is for you.

If you'd like to consult with Crysta on your equestrian journey, check out CBhorsemanship.com and book a Confidential Call with Crysta to discuss your goals.