A solo trail ride? Cantering without fear? Trotting down centerline at a show with a big smile on your face? "Riding with confidence” might look slightly different for everyone in terms of your specific goals, but all riders need to grow and develop their confidence. We need confidence to be good leaders to our horses and to be able to build our skills in the saddle. The more skills you can build, the more your horses will trust you and you'll feel that confidence grow! So tell us: What are your goals right now and what does "riding with confidence" look like for you?

I often talk about setting small goals because we, as riders, tend to want to look at the big picture. That means thinking in terms of "I want to be a better rider" than narrowing our focus to something we can make progress on today. So I want to challenge everyone to narrow your focus to one small moment of challenge. No, it doesn't need to be hands-free riding as pictured in this GIF! Does your heart rate go up right before you mount? Does picking up the trot for the first time make you tighten up? Do you want to be a little more relaxed at the canter? Let me know what that first small moment is and let's talk about it! The journey to being a more confident rider starts with small steps, so lets find these and work on them! You're not the only one who has these moments and the idea behind this group is to share and work through them so we can all grow and support each other!

Thank you for joining our community! Let's get to know each other! I'm Nicole, a dressage trainer based in Los Angeles, and I’ve helped countless riders overcome show nerves, overcome their doubts or fears, and ride with confidence. Building confidence is a process that - like training a horse - happens one step at a time. I’m so excited to support you on your journey! ✨Step 1: 👇 Introduce yourself and where you're from What's your favorite breed of horse? Or what kind of horse do you have? Add A GIF for extra flair! ✨Bonus: Become a Level 2 member FAST for free courses 👇 Reply to at least two other group members and start real conversations! When you are done - CLICK ME FOR STEP 2 👈