01/04/2026
I think it is safe to say we’ve all been there, face planted, breath knocked out of us, dusting ourselves off after a hard fall, feeling the sting of bruises coming, or broken bones, and shaking that embarrassment off with a laugh, huh?
I’ve definitely had my share of accidents, and broken bones from those hard falls. I never let any of it define me or knock my confidence down.. until one day it just happened.
Only it wasn’t the horses, ground, broken bones, or fall that caused the fear, doubt, and disbelief in myself. It was letting people doubt me, and put disbelief in my mind. It is almost impossible building your confidence back up after other people’s doubts, opinions, and talk! It is harder than any fall you can take.
The weight of doubt especially when it comes from what i call the outside noise (people who don’t matter) can linger if you let it. That’s why it’s so important to never doubt what you’ve already accomplished and never forget what you already know. You earned that seat! I have earned that seat!
The accidents, and the setbacks taught me how to ride. But rebuilding belief after being questioned taught me how to stand firm. It forced me to trust myself again, tune out (outside noise), and just ride.
You can’t let others define who you are. You have to choose wisely on who you allow inside… they can bring a lot of negativity in.
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