Ride the moment you’re in, not the mistake behind you.
I see so many riders in training and tests getting stuck on the movement that didn’t go to plan — replaying the mistake rather than riding what’s happening now. I’ve been guilty of it too.
But horses don’t live in the past, they live right here, right now. And they respond better to a rider who can reset, breathe, and be present in the moment.
When you can let go of the mistake behind you, you create space for the next movement to be better:
Better balance.
Better feel.
Better partnership.
Next time something doesn’t go as planned, practise a quick reset: exhale, soften your body, and refocus on the next movement or exercise.
You may only have a few strides to reset, so it’s worth practising this skill.
Your horse isn’t judging the last movement — they’re simply waiting for your next one
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