What is Stopping You From Riding More? Part 2

So many riders 'say' they want to ride more.  But making it happen is an entirely different matter altogether.  Identifying why you are not riding more is key to overcoming this.  And by 'identifying' I mean going deeper than those initial reasons or excuses that simply scratch the surface.

 

This is Part 2 of exploring this topic for you and your riding. If you have not already, make sure you go back HERE and listen to Part 1, which is focused more on external factors.  In today's episode, we will dive into more specific internal factors that may be causing you to complain that you're just not riding anymore...

 1. Wrong Horse & Rider Combination

This can be a tough one to admit to.  And then, once you have admitted it, taking action can feel mentally and emotionally uncomfortable for many riders. I think we often become conditioned to believe that if we create a partnership with a specific horse, that partnership must last forever.  We have all come across the term 'forever horse'.

 

However, if we think about relationships, partnerships, and friendships that we have with other people in our lives, we will see that only the rare few will truly last a lifetime. The majority will work for a period of time until either one of the people or the circumstance changes.  And we are, for the most part, okay with that happening.

Often intentionally allowing a particular relationship to change and breakdown is a good thing as it creates space for someone new and more aligned with present-day you to enter the picture.

If you have become aware of a lack of alignment between yourself and your horse, and it's begun to prevent you from getting into the saddle and riding, maybe it's time to reassess the partnership.

 

This does not have to always mean 'selling' your horse. However, by acknowledging this and then actively looking for more suitable partners for both of you, things can begin to move forward for both of you again. Both in the training and simply riding as well.

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