#178 How To Not Care About Other People’s Opinions At A Horse Show

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Get ready to not GAF about what anyone else thinks. Here’s the truth no one tells you: You could have perfect posture, flawless cues, and a dang good run—but if your brain is spinning about what the judge, your trainer, or that one rider on the rail thinks of you… it won’t matter.

This episode is your wake-up call and your permission slip: You don’t need to prove anything to anyone. You just need to ride for your horse. Because when you do, everything changes—from your mindset to your score sheet. I’m breaking down how I help my riders shut out the noise and stay locked in with confidence, no matter who’s watching.

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IN THIS EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN:

Why other people’s opinions aren’t actually the root of your nerves (and what is)
How to recognize when you're riding for approval vs. riding for connection
The 3-step process I teach riders to flip the script on show-day pressure
The affirmation I use that calms nerves instantly and brings focus back to the horse
A new way to mentally prep that doesn’t involve pretending not to care

QUESTIONS I ANSWER:

Why do you ride worse when people are watching—even when you know I’m capable?
How do you stop overthinking what other riders, trainers, or judges might think of you?
What do you actually do to stay focused on your horse and not the crowd?
Is it possible to feel calm and confident when you’re in the spotlight?

Links/Resources:

🎯 5 Days to Confident Competitor. Stop ‘show nerves’ and saddle up with swagger! https://nicoleburnettcoaching.thrivecart.com/5-days-to-confident-competitor/
🎯 Resilient Reiner Academy → The confidence to win so you ride like you belong. Sign up here! https://www.nicoleburnettcoaching.com/resilientreineracademy
🎯 Mental Gym for Equestrians → Ride like a pro https://mentalgymforequestrians.com/
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