Feel Safer and More Confident in the Saddle
 
Has the fear of falling taken some of the enjoyment out of your riding?
Perhaps you've had a fall or near miss, or you've simply become increasingly aware of what could go wrong. You may notice yourself becoming tense, gripping with your legs, holding your breath or riding more cautiously than you once did.
 
Fear of falling is common among riders at all levels. Created by Sharon Shinwell, co-author of Ride With Confidence, this guided meditation has been designed to help you relax, reduce the tension associated with that fear and develop greater confidence in yourself as a rider.
 
How This Meditation Helps
 
Through relaxation, guided imagery and gentle mental rehearsal, you'll be encouraged to imagine yourself riding with a calmer mind and a more relaxed body.
The session focuses on reducing the tendency to brace or tense when anxiety appears, while encouraging greater trust in your balance, your riding ability and your partnership with your horse.
 
This Meditation Can Help You
Feel calmer and more relaxed in the saddle
Reduce tension associated with fear of falling
Become more aware of unnecessary gripping and bracing
Develop greater confidence in your balance and ability
Feel more comfortable trusting yourself and your horse
Enjoy riding without constantly anticipating what might go wrong
 
The aim isn't to pretend that falling is impossible. It's to help prevent the fear of falling from dominating the way you think, feel and ride.