Building Confidence with a New Horse - #260
Getting a new horse can be exciting, but what happens when you suddenly feel like you've forgotten how to ride?
After years of building a partnership with one horse, you know exactly what to expect. You understand their rhythm, their reactions and how to communicate with each other. But with a new horse, everything can feel unfamiliar. You might start comparing them to your previous horse, questioning your ability or putting pressure on yourself to achieve the same results straight away.
In this episode, I and Lorna discuss how to transition to a new horse, build a new partnership and approach the experience with a growth mindset rather than self-doubt. We explore why you're not starting from zero, how to stop comparing your new horse to your old one, and why setting different types of goals can help you develop as a rider.
In this episode, you'll learn:
- Why a new horse can make you feel like a beginner again.
- How to stop comparing your new horse with your previous partnership.
- Why familiarity can make us feel more capable and confident.
- How to manage expectations when riding a different horse.
- The difference between performance, learning and enjoyment goals.
- How to develop a growth mindset and replace "I can't" with "I can't yet".
- Why every new horse partnership is an opportunity to learn something different.
- How to focus on what you're gaining instead of what you've lost.
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