7 Secrets to Canter Without Bouncing
Hi, I’m Kim!
I’m so glad you’re here! You’re in the right place if you’re learning to ride as an… ahem…. “mature” person. I started riding as an adult, and a very nervous one at that, so I know the struggle.
Here, I share the things I’ve learned – and am most definitely still learning – from my very up and down (no pun intended, hahaha) “learning to ride as an adult” journey. I’m by no means claiming to be an expert at riding, though I definitely claim to be an expert at dealing with what it takes to ride as an adult! For a more long-winded version (😆) of my story, see below!
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Mindset Magic: The Power of Intention and Affirmations
Epiphany alert! 🚨 Today, I’ve got to share a revelation, mostly for my own sake so I remember it! 😅 Want the TD;LR version? In brief, it’s the power of intention with affirmations to achieve your riding goals! If you’ve skimmed through my other musings, you’ve likely caught on to my firm belief in the…
The eSmartr Sleeve: A Secret Weapon for Anxiety and Focus
Since you’ve landed on my site, I’m going to assume you’re an adult beginner rider. 😉 I’m also venturing to assume you have some struggles with anxiety around your riding! Based on those two factors, I think you’ll love what I’m going to share with you today! Let me introduce you to my new best friend, lol, …
Conquer Your Horse Show Nerves – Even as an Adult Newbie!
Edit to add: I started this post quite a while ago, and it’s been gathering dust. 😉 I’ve since moved on from the “adult” lessons that I refer to below to ones with teens (meaning much more challenging!! 😅) and have now completed a number of my riding goals, including showing 2’9 in a fancy…
YouTube Equestrian Vlogger Fun!
Here I’m sharing videos from YouTube that I’ve enjoyed for various reasons, usually tips about riding that I’ve come across that I find helpful. Even though I’ve had a coach and have taken lessons since the beginning of my riding journey, I still find learning as an adult comes with its own set of challenges,…
Manifest Your Riding Dreams
Do you suffer from chronic self-doubt and constantly sabotage yourself through negative self-talk? Or maybe your self-talk isn’t even obvious, but there are underlying beliefs you don’t even question about yourself and your world. Did you know you can change this? And it’s not even hard? Well, the actual steps aren’t hard, but staying aware…
12 Best Tips to Stop Being a Nervous Rider
Do you love riding but can’t seem to get over your fears? Did you start riding as an adult despite almost debilitating fear but you love horses so much you do it anyway? Do you know how important it is to convey confidence when you’re riding, yet you’re constantly riddled with anxiety and “what if”…