Anxiety and Horses

Since getting back in the saddle, I’ve always felt unsure of myself and my skills. I blamed it on needing more practice or riding horses that I wasn’t used to. What I’ve finally come to realize is that nervousness has a name, anxiety. And now that I know what it is, I have a better idea on how to deal with it.

Reflections, RidingAshley WardMarch 10, 2019Horseback riding, anxious, anxiety, panic, stress, horses, strategy

Creating Your Own Monster

Horses mirror what we're feeling. Sometimes, that can create quite the snowball effect.

InformativeAshley WardJuly 3, 2017Pure Horse Sense, anxious, back to basics, blog, confidence, panic, partnership, relationship, relax

All in Your Head

When riding, we need to tune out and be in the moment. That's not always an easy task though.