Turn Fear Around Podcast - Episode 172: How to "Pre-Check" Your Horse (And Yourself) for a Confident Ride

Confidence isn’t a feeling you wait for—it’s a system you build. Today, I’m showing you the exact pre-flight check to ensure both you and your horse are "cleared for takeoff".

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

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???? Movement - This matters more than you know

???? Mounting - Give yourself permission to get on, or not get on

Be sure you and your horse are both ready for a ride before getting on.

Before you swing a leg over, give your nervous system a plan. Download your free Pre-Ride Checklist:

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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.

???? Confidence doesn’t take forever. Start now.

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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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