Episode 179: Stop Doing This While Tacking Up (It’s Making Your Fear Worse)

Turn Riding Fear Around Podcast: Episode 179: Stop Doing This While Tacking Up (It’s Making Your Fear Worse)

If you’re rushing through tacking up to "just get it over with," you’re accidentally priming your brain for a high-stress ride.

In just 5–10 minutes, you’ll get actionable tools to:

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The hardest thing for me was "not" sneaking around, not being quiet and soft and just being "normal". It makes all the difference in the world to our horses confidence.

Before you swing a leg over, give your nervous system a plan. Download the free Pre-Ride Checklist in the show notes.

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Resources for Your Confidence Reset:

• Confidence Reset – https://elisehittinger.com/page/confidence-page – When overthinking isn’t working, this might.
• Book: Rise From Fear to Courage – https://amzn.to/4hESwxQ – A shortcut to saddle confidence.
• Blog – https://elisehittinger.com/blog – Relax and enjoy my ramblings on overcoming fear.
• Support Group – https://bit.ly/3ftvMA0 – Equestrian Courage Community for riders like you.

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Thank you for listening to the Turn Fear Around Podcast. Together, we can reset your anxiety, restore calm, and bring joy back to your relationship with your horse. ????

About the host:

Elise has spent her life in the saddle, but her journey wasn't always easy. After a significant accident left her battling paralyzing fear and isolation, she realized that "just getting back on" wasn't enough. Today, Elise combines her lifelong equestrian experience with her expertise as a Hypnotherapist and Courage Coach. She specializes in helping women move past the "creeping fears" of age, accidents, or life changes, giving them the mental tools to ride with joy and lead with confidence.

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