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Resilient Reiner, Ogden, UT (2026)

01/01/2026

Well… here we are again.
Another year older, a little wiser, probably still brushing arena dirt off our jeans.

Here’s to early mornings that turned into good rides, the ones that didn’t go to plan (but taught us something anyway), and the quiet moments where you realized, “Huh… I’m stronger than I thought.”

This year doesn’t need you to be perfect.
It just needs you willing.
Willing to keep showing up. Willing to ride forward. Willing to trust yourself a little more than you did last year.

So cheers to fresh starts, familiar barns, big dreams, small wins, and that gritty, steady cowboy/cowgirl heart that keeps choosing the long way because it’s the one that builds something real.

Happy New Year, friends.
Let’s see what we can create together. 🤍🐎

12/31/2025

You know that feeling when a pattern should feel easy…
but your brain decides to make it complicated the moment it matters? 😅

I see this all the time with really capable riders — not because they aren’t prepared, but because no one ever taught them how pressure changes the way the brain works.

This carousel breaks down a shift that quietly changes how a ride feels when there’s a gate, a judge, and a little adrenaline involved.

If you’ve ever walked out of the pen thinking, “That felt harder than it needed to,” you’ll want to swipe through this one.

👉 Swipe right and see what’s actually going on.

👉 COMMENT 192 for the latest Resilient Reiner Podcast episode, where I explain why patterns blank out — and what actually helps your brain stay online.

👉 And if you want something practical to start building that steadiness right away, COMMENT WINNER and I’ll send you $33 5 Days to Confident Competitor — simple mental training for real-life rides.

12/30/2025

This might shock you: most riders are over-prepared… and still mentally exposed.

They condition their horse.
They drill the maneuvers.
They practice the pattern until it feels automatic at home.

But when pressure shows up?
Their brain hasn’t been trained for that environment.

So the body is ready…
and the mind is scrambling.

That’s why so many solid riders feel rushed, scattered, or one step behind the ride in the pen — even when nothing actually goes “wrong.”

This isn’t a toughness issue.

It’s not about trying harder or calming down.

It’s about preparing the brain for pressure the same way you prepare your horse for a pattern.

That’s what this week’s Resilient Reiner Newsletter dives into: why physical prep alone isn’t enough, and how riders build mental steadiness that actually holds when it matters.

👉 COMMENT 192 for the latest Resilient Reiner Podcast episode, where I break down why pressure exposes mental gaps — and why calm was never the skill you were missing.

👉 And if you want something practical to start building this steadiness right away,
COMMENT WINNER and I’ll send you $33 5 Days to Confident Competitor — simple mental training for real-life rides, not just theory.

Save this for the next show day reminder — and send it to a friend who trains hard but still feels mentally behind when it counts.

12/30/2025

What no one tells you: “memorize the pattern” was never a complete instruction.

You were told what to do… (memorize you pattern!)
but no one ever explained to you how memory actually works when pressure shows up.

So you do what makes sense.
You look at the pattern. Walk it once or twice. Tell yourself you’ve got it.

And at your stall? It feels fine.

Then the gate opens.

Adrenaline hits.

And suddenly your brain starts dropping pieces you swear you knew.

That’s not a focus issue.
It’s not a confidence flaw.

And it’s definitely not you “choking.”
It’s a missing mental skill — and it’s trainable.

This is exactly what I break down in this week’s Resilient Reiner Newsletter:
why memorization falls apart under pressure and what riders actually need so their mind stays clear enough to ride the moment instead of thinking through it.

👉 COMMENT 192 for the latest Resilient Reiner Podcast episode, where I go deeper into why patterns blank out — and why “just staying calm” was never the skill you were missing.

👉 And if you want something practical to start building this steadiness right away, COMMENT WINNER and I’ll send you $33 5 Days to Confident Competitor — simple mental training for real-life rides, not theory.

Save this for the next time a pattern feels shaky, and share it with a friend who’s ever walked out of the pen thinking, “I know I can ride better than that.”

12/26/2025

This season is a gentle reminder that rest is part of growth.

May you allow yourself to slow down, reflect on how far you’ve come, and create space for peace—both in your mind and in your heart.

Wishing you a Christmas filled with clarity, calm, and moments that truly matter. ✨

12/24/2025

Okay but hear me out…

I didn’t sit down to analyze Die Hard for riding lessons — it just kind of happened. 😅

And once I saw the parallels, I couldn’t unsee it.

Because the moments that blow riders up in the show pen aren’t the calm ones.
They’re the loud, rushed, slightly chaotic ones where nothing goes exactly to plan.

That’s where mental performance actually shows up.

This carousel is a fun way to look at something I see all the time in coaching:
the difference between riders who try to feel good… and riders who know how to function when things don’t.

If you’ve ever thought,
“Why does it fall apart when it matters?”
this one’s worth a swipe.

👉 COMMENT WINNER if you're ready to be one of the riders who actually trains these skills. I'll send you a link to my $33 mini-training, 5 Days to Confident Competitor so you can start building steadiness, clarity, and response when pressure shows up uninvited.

👉 COMMENT 191 for the latest Resilient Reiner Podcast episode where I break this down further and connect the dots between mental training, nervous system strength, and riding under pressure.

SAVE it. SHARE it.

And yes… Die Hard is absolutely a Christmas movie. 🤠🎄

12/24/2025

Can we talk about this for a second?

Most riding spirals don’t start with fear.
They start with confusion.

When pressure hits and your brain suddenly goes blank — that’s when things unravel.

Not because you don’t care enough. Not because you’re “mentally weak.” But because your brain can’t find the next thing to latch onto.

Your brain spirals when it doesn’t know what to do next.

So it fills the gap with noise:
Overthinking.
Second-guessing.
Micromanaging every stride.

And then we beat ourselves up for “losing focus,” when really… we just lost direction for a moment.

The riders who stay steady under pressure aren’t immune to that moment.

They’ve just learned how to give their brain something clear to grab onto before the spiral takes over.

That’s not talent.

That’s mental training.

👉 COMMENT 191 for the latest Resilient Reiner Podcast episode, where I break down why spirals happen under pressure and how riders rebuild clarity when things start to feel chaotic.

👉 If you want to go a step further, COMMENT: WINNER and I’ll send you my $33 5 Days to Confident Competitor. It’s simple, doable, and built for real-life rides — not perfect ones.

SAVE this for the next ride where your brain tries to run the show.
SHARE it with a rider who’s been stuck in their head lately. 🤠🐴

12/23/2025

You know what’s funny?

Most riders are waiting on confidence… but confidence isn’t actually in charge here.
Identity is.

Before a rider ever feels confident, they’re already riding from a belief about who they are:
“I’m steady.”
“I fall apart under pressure.”
“I’m inconsistent.”
“I don’t belong at this level.”

That identity is quietly calling the shots loooong before confidence has a chance to show up.

So when pressure hits, your body doesn’t ask, “Do I feel confident today?”
It asks, “Who am I in moments like this?”

And that answer determines how you ride.

This is why trying to “build confidence” alone feels so frustrating.

Because confidence is often the result, not the starting point.

The riders who look solid under pressure aren’t waiting to feel ready.

They’re riding from an identity that already expects steadiness — even when things feel messy.

And once that clicks?
Confidence follows.

👉 COMMENT 191 for the latest Resilient Reiner Podcast episode, where I break down how identity shapes performance under pressure — and why your body leads the way before your mind catches up.

👉 If you want to go a step further, COMMENT: WINNER and I’ll send you my $33 5 Days to Confident Competitor. It’s simple, doable, and designed for real-life rides.

SAVE this for your next ride and SHARE it with a rider who’s still waiting to “feel confident” before they trust themselves. 🤠🐴

12/23/2025

Quick thought I keep coming back to after coaching riders lately…

Some of the best riders I work with aren’t struggling because they lack skill, preparation, or heart.

They’re struggling because no one ever taught them how pressure actually works in the body.

And once you see that?
You can’t unsee it.

This carousel is about one of the biggest mindset myths I see riders bump into on show day — and the quiet shift that changes how everything feels in the pen.

If you’ve ever wondered why you can ride great at home but feel off when it matters…
or why trying to “relax” somehow makes things worse…
this is worth a swipe.

👉 COMMENT 191 for the latest Resilient Reiner Podcast episode where I unpack this deeper.

👉 If you want something practical you can use immediately, COMMENT WINNER and I’ll send you $33 5 Days to Confident Competitor — built for real-life rides, not perfect ones.

SAVE this for your next show day and SHARE it with a rider who’s been feeling the pressure lately. 🤠🐴

12/18/2025

You know what makes fear feel so loud?
When your body thinks a mistake would cost you everything.

Fear gets louder when your body believes you can’t afford a mistake.
Not because you’re dramatic.
Not because you’re “in your head.”

But because life changed.

You’ve got responsibilities now.
Time matters.
Injuries take longer.
And your nervous system knows it.

So it tightens the reins.
It scans harder.
It tries to control the ride instead of feel it.

That’s why pressure doesn’t just feel mental — it feels physical.

Short breath.
Tense jaw.
Locked shoulders.

The problem isn’t fear.

It’s a system that thinks one wrong move would derail everything.

And confidence doesn’t come from convincing yourself you won’t mess up.

It comes from teaching your body that you can handle it if you do.

👉 COMMENT 190 for the latest Resilient Reiner Podcast Episode, where I break down why fear shows up this way and how riders start turning the volume down by rebuilding internal safety.

👉 Want a place to practice this in real time? COMMENT: WINNER and I’ll send you my 5 Days to Confident Competitor training. $33, with 5 days of short, practical tools to help you ride soft, steady, and present when the pressure hits.

SAVE this for the rides where the pressure feels heavy and SHARE it with a rider who’s been carrying too much inside the saddle. 🤠🐴

12/18/2025

As Toby Kieth says, "I ain't as good as I once was. But I'm as good once, as I ever was".

Ever had a ride where nothing was technically “wrong”… but it still felt off?

Your horse was fine.
Your prep was fine.
Yet your body showed up tight, guarded, and a little on edge.

That quiet tension doesn’t come from a lack of skill.

It comes from experience, responsibility, and a nervous system that's just trying to keep you "safe".

A lot of good riders live here longer than they admit.

Still showing up. Still trying.

Just carrying more inside the saddle than they used to.

If you’ve been wondering why riding feels heavier lately — or why you’re managing the ride instead of enjoying it — swipe through. There’s a reason, and it’s not because you’re doing something wrong.

👉 COMMENT 190 for the latest Resilient Reiner Podcast Episode, where I unpack why capable riders hit this phase and how confidence starts returning when your body feels safe again.

👉 And if this hits close to home, COMMENT: WINNER and I’ll send you the $33 training that helps riders stop surviving their rides and start feeling solid, steady, and present again.

Save this for later and share it with a rider who’s been holding it together a little too tightly. 🤠🐴

12/17/2025

Let me say this one more time for the people in the back:
fearless was never the goal.

Because fearlessness fades the second pressure shows up.

A hot warm-up pen.
A crowded gate.
A pattern you really care about.

But regulation?

That’s what lets you breathe through the moment instead of bracing against it.

I see riders beating themselves up for feeling nervous all the time.

Like nerves mean they’re not “ready” yet.

Nope.

Nerves just mean your body hasn’t learned how to feel safe while doing hard things.

You don’t need to eliminate fear.

You need your system steady enough that fear doesn’t hijack the ride.

That’s the difference between riding tight and riding connected.

Between surviving the run and actually being present for it.

👉COMMENT 190 for the latest Resilient Reiner Podcast Episode, where I explain why regulation—not fearlessness—is the real foundation of confident riding.

👉 And if you want practical tools you can use in the saddle when pressure hits, COMMENT: WINNER and I’ll send you my $33 5 Days to Confident Competitor training.

SAVE this for the days you’re tempted to “push through” and SHARE it with a rider who needs permission to stop chasing fearless. 🤠🐴

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