Episode 178: The 1 Mistake Anxious Riders Make Before Getting On

Turn Fear Around Podcast - Episode 178: The 1 Mistake Anxious Riders Make Before Getting On

Most nervous riders do this one thing thinking it helps, but it actually signals to their horse that there is something to be afraid of. Are you making this common mistake?

In just 5–10 minutes, you’ll get actionable tools to:

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???? Blossom as a Leader - Once you have overdone the noise, come into the middle and Lead.

It will be so refreshing when you go to get on your horse and you know you are calm and ready and so is the horse.

Before you swing a leg over, give your nervous system a plan. Download the free Pre-Ride Checklist in the show notes.

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Resources for Your Confidence Reset:

• Confidence Reset – https://elisehittinger.com/page/confidence-page – When overthinking isn’t working, this might.
• Book: Rise From Fear to Courage – https://amzn.to/4hESwxQ – A shortcut to saddle confidence.
• Blog – https://elisehittinger.com/blog – Relax and enjoy my ramblings on overcoming fear.
• Support Group – https://bit.ly/3ftvMA0 – Equestrian Courage Community for riders like you.

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Thank you for listening to the Turn Fear Around Podcast. Together, we can reset your anxiety, restore calm, and bring joy back to your relationship with your horse. ????

About the host:

Elise has spent her life in the saddle, but her journey wasn't always easy. After a significant accident left her battling paralyzing fear and isolation, she realized that "just getting back on" wasn't enough. Today, Elise combines her lifelong equestrian experience with her expertise as a Hypnotherapist and Courage Coach. She specializes in helping women move past the "creeping fears" of age, accidents, or life changes, giving them the mental tools to ride with joy and lead with confidence.

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