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Resilient Reiner, Ogden, UT (2025)

09/18/2025

You ever hit the warm-up pen and realize your body is already tight before the run even starts?

You’re telling yourself to breathe.
You’re trying to stay calm.
But your legs are stiff, your hands are tense, and your focus is shot.

Yeah, that’s not just nerves.

That’s your nervous system doing what it’s been trained to do under pressure.

And here’s the truth:
If your nervous system panics, your body will follow.
Your cues will get scrambled.
And your horse will feel every bit of that energy.

🎙️ In this week’s podcast, I’m diving deep into the science behind this—
→ Why pressure triggers old patterns
→ How your body and brain work together (for better or worse)
→ And how to build a nervous system that rides steady—no matter the stakes

Comment 179 and I’ll send you the episode link.

And if you’re done white-knuckling your way through warmups and ready to feel in control again, Mental Gym for Equestrians is open.

It’s the space to train your mind and nervous system like you train your horse.

Comment MGE and I’ll DM you the link.

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09/17/2025

You ever walk away from a ride thinking,
“Dang… that wasn’t even bad, but it just didn’t feel right”?

That tension? That swirl in your chest? That weird disconnect with your horse?
It’s not just “one of those days.”

It’s your brain and body reacting to pressure the way they’ve been trained to.

Most riders don’t realize they’re reinforcing the wrong habits—without even knowing it.

If you’re nodding your head right now, go ahead and swipe through this one.

It’s short, sharp, and honestly… it might change the way you ride forever.

🎙️ In this week’s podcast episode, I’m breaking down exactly how your nervous system responds under pressure—and why your body can’t perform calm when your brain’s rehearsing chaos.

Comment 179 and I’ll send you the link to the episode.

And if you’re ready to stop spiraling and start riding with calm, grounded clarity... Mental Gym for Equestrians is open.

It’s science-backed, self-paced coaching that helps western riders ride with confidence—no matter what the day throws at them.

Comment MGE and I’ll get you the link to join us.

📌 Save this for the days when your ride feels “off.”
📤 Share with the rider who needs to stop faking confidence and start building it.

09/17/2025

It’s wild how fast your body can flip the switch but only if you’ve trained it to know what calm actually feels like.

Your brain listens to what your body tells it.

And your nervous system? It’s not looking for motivational quotes…

It’s watching your posture, your breath, your energy.

That’s why pre-performance rituals aren’t fluff. They work.

Because your body leads, and your mind follows.

🎧 In this week’s episode of the podcast, I’m digging into the neuroscience behind this—and how small shifts before you ride can change everything once you’re in the saddle.

→ Comment 179 and I’ll send you the link to the full episode.

And if you’re the kind of rider who’s tired of fighting nerves, spiraling before the gate, or holding tension from the warm-up to the last stop, Mental Gym for Equestrians is open.

Self-paced. Grounded in science.

Built to help you ride clear, calm, and connected—no matter what the day throws at you.

Comment MGE and I’ll DM you the details.

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09/16/2025

You ever fake confidence so hard you just end up more tense?

Like… you know you should breathe, sit back, ride like you mean it, but your brain’s still spiraling and your horse already picked up on it before you even hit the first marker.

Yeah. That!

In this week’s episode, I’m breaking down why that happens, and how acting confident actually rewires your brain to believe it over time.

Not just some fluffy “fake it till you make it” junk.

Real neuroscience. Real tools. Real riding shifts.

This one’s for the rider who’s trying their best and still feels like their body betrays them when the pressure’s on.

🎙️ Comment ### and I’ll send you the link to the episode.

And if you’ve been trying to keep it together in the warm-up pen but still feel like a wreck inside… Mental Gym for Equestrians is open.

It’s where I coach riders to stop spiraling and start riding with clear, calm confidence—even when the stakes are high.

Comment MGE and I’ll get you the info.

🎧 Or tap the link in bio to tune in now.
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09/11/2025

Coming to terms with the fact that I’ve spent more time riding for approval than I have riding for connection.

That’s what finally cracked something open for me.

Because no matter how solid your horse is…
No matter how hard you’ve prepped…

If your brain is locked on the rail, you’re not leading your ride.

You can’t ride freely when your whole body is bracing for someone else's reaction.

And you definitely can’t ride with ease when you're chasing validation more than feel.

🎙️ That’s exactly what we’re diving into in this week’s episode of The Resilient Reiner Podcast.

What riding for their opinion really costs you—and how to shift back to what matters most: You. Your horse. This moment.

If that pressure to "get it right" is stealing your joy and your rhythm, this episode is the reset you didn’t know you needed.

Comment 178 and I’ll send you the link to the full episode

And if you’re ready to stop performing and actually train for lasting mental clarity and focus under pressure—Mental Gym for Equestrians is open.

Real tools. Real support.

No fluff. Just grounded, science-backed mental training that holds when the heat is on.

Comment MGE below and I’ll send you the link to join.

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09/10/2025

Repeat after me: I’m not here to ride for their approval.

If one glance from the rail is enough to rattle you…

You’re not riding your best. You’re desperate.

And you know it.

You’ve done the drills. Your horse is ready.

But if your brain starts riding for the crowd instead of the connection, your confidence is already out the window.

I made this carousel for the riders who are DONE handing their focus over to other people’s faces.

You want presence. Leadership. Power.

🔥 Then swipe. Let’s go there.

🎧 And if this carousel hit deep? Go listen to the latest podcast episode.
I’m walking you through exactly why outside opinions wreck your confidence—and It’s not about blocking them out. It’s about leading your own ride.

Comment 178 and I’ll send you the link to the full episode

✨ Want to train for the kind of confidence that actually holds up under pressure?
That’s exactly what we do inside Mental Gym for Equestrians.

✅ No fluff.
✅ Just focused, science-backed mental coaching for western riders who are done letting nerves and noise call the shots.

Comment MGE and I’ll send you the link to join us.

📌 Save this post if it called you out (in the best way).
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09/09/2025

Gut punch, right?

That voice in your head, the one that says you’re too slow, too behind, not ready, not enough…that’s the one running the show!

Not the judge.
Not your horse.
Not the crowd.

You go in the pen hoping to ride well, but deep down you’re just hoping you don’t prove that voice right.

🎙️ In this week’s episode of The Resilient Reiner Podcast, we’re breaking down what happens when your own inner critic gets louder than your leadership—and how to shut it down before it hijacks your ride.

If your confidence keeps crumbling mid-pattern, this is what’s actually going on.

Comment 178 and I’ll send you the link to the full episode

👉 And if you're ready to finally turn down that mental noise and ride steady—no matter who’s watching—Mental Gym for Equestrians is where we train for that.
Daily mindset tools. Nervous system work. Mental clarity that sticks.

This isn’t surface-level fluff—it’s focused mental conditioning for riders who are done with self-doubt.

Comment MGE below and I’ll send you the link to get started.

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09/09/2025

The scariest thing just happened.

Not in the warm-up pen.

Not in the arena.

In my own head.

I caught myself riding for the rail.

Not for my horse. Not for me.

And the worst part?
I didn’t even notice it at first.

Because that’s how sneaky it is. You shift your focus one inch at a time… until your whole ride is built around someone else’s opinion.

Let me be real with you:
This is one of the biggest reasons riders fall apart under pressure.

Not lack of skill.

Not a bad horse.

But giving away your focus to someone else’s face.

🎙️ In this week’s podcast episode, I’m sharing exactly what to look for when your mindset starts slipping before the ride ever goes wrong—and what it actually takes to ride with your full power in the saddle.

Comment 178 and I’ll send you the link to the full episode

And if you’re ready to stop performing and start riding like the steady, focused, clear leader your horse needs, Mental Gym for Equestrians is open.

Self-paced. Science-backed.

Real coaching for riders who are done spiraling and ready to ride for connection—not approval.

Comment MGE and I’ll send you the link to join.

🎧 Or tap the link in bio to catch the episode now.
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09/05/2025

Here’s the hard truth: Winning isn’t about one big moment. It’s the sum of all the small wins you stack together.

Yet so many riders obsess over one perfect run, one big win, one huge breakthrough—and when it doesn’t happen, they feel stuck. But the truth? Every confident, high-performing rider got there by stacking small wins over time.

✅ Nailing one clean transition.
✅ Keeping a calm mind in the warm-up pen.
✅ Recovering quickly after a mistake.

These are the things that separate good riders from great ones. When you focus on small wins, you build momentum. When you build momentum, you create real progress.

👉 Need more support to level up your riding?
Join my 5 Days to Confident Competitor experience and learn the exact tools to calm your nerves, sharpen your focus, and ride with unshakable confidence.
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👉 COMMENT: 177 for the latest episode of The Resilient Reiner Podcast, where I break down why small wins matter more than big ones and how to use them to create lasting success in the show pen.

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09/05/2025

I know—it sounds backwards. You work hard, put in the hours, and want to WIN. But here’s the kicker… focusing too much on the win? That’s what’s stealing your best rides.

I’ve seen it happen time and time again—riders second-guessing themselves, getting caught up in the scoreboard, and losing focus on what actually matters. The ones who break through? They shift their energy to riding the moment, not chasing the win.

Swipe 👉 to see how one simple mindset shift changed everything for a rider just like you.

👉 Need more support to level up your riding?
Join my 5 Days to Confident Competitor experience and learn the exact tools to calm your nerves, sharpen your focus, and ride with unshakable confidence.
COMMENT: WINNER and I’ll DM you the link!

👉 COMMENT: 177 for the latest episode of The Resilient Reiner Podcast, where I share why small wins matter more than big ones—and how to use them to transform your performance.

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09/04/2025

I used to think the only way to ride my best was to focus on winning. Turns out? That’s exactly what was holding me back.

When your goal is to win, the pressure can feel paralyzing—every move starts to feel like life or death. But when you shift your focus to small wins, the pressure lifts. You stay in the moment, ride your best, and guess what? That’s what actually leads to the win.

Success isn’t built on one perfect ride—it’s the result of stacking small wins, trusting your training, and staying locked in on what’s in your control.

👉 Need more support to level up your riding?
Join my 5 Days to Confident Competitor experience and learn the exact tools to calm your nerves, sharpen your focus, and ride with unshakable confidence.
COMMENT: WINNER and I’ll DM you the link!

👉 COMMENT: 177 for the latest episode of The Resilient Reiner Podcast, where I break down how to stop letting pressure steal your focus, shift to small wins, and finally ride with confidence under pressure.

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09/04/2025

The BIGGEST mental mistake riders make? Letting their focus on the outcome steal their focus from the present moment.

When you chase perfection, you ride tense. When you focus on the win, you forget to ride the run. But when you stay present? That’s when your best riding happens.
Your next breakthrough isn’t about riding harder. It’s about learning how to shift your focus, ride the moment, and trust yourself in the saddle.

👉 Need more support to level up your riding?

Join my 5 Days to Confident Competitor experience and learn the exact tools to calm your nerves, sharpen your focus, and ride with unshakable confidence.
COMMENT: WINNER and I’ll DM you the link!

👉 COMMENT: 177 for the latest episode of The Resilient Reiner Podcast, where I break down how to stop letting pressure steal your ride, shift your focus to what really matters, and stay present in every run.

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