Nicole Burnett
27 March 2025
12m 1s
#157 Your Horse Is Listening… Are You Being Clear?
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Nicole Burnett
27 March 2025
12m 1s
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12:01
You can have your heels down, shoulders back, and hands perfectly placed…
And your horse will still look at you like, “Girl… pick a lane.”
Let’s cut to the chase: your horse doesn’t care about how well you follow the textbook and how perfect your hip angle is if your energy is scattered and your cues are saying two different things. They’re not confused because they’re stubborn. They’re confused because you’re giving them mixed messages—and most of the time, you don’t even know you’re doing it.
This episode is for every rider who’s ever walked away from an arena wondering, “Why didn’t that go the way I planned?” The answer? It starts between your ears—not under your saddle.
Today we’re talking about one of the most overlooked (but wildly powerful) truths in horsemanship: clear communication starts with a clear mind.
Welcome to Day 3 of this powerful (and yeah, maybe slightly uncomfortable) training series: How to Get Your Horse to Actually Listen to You.
Each day this week, you’ll get a short, practical episode that blends mindset work, neuroscience, and in-the-saddle strategy—because what’s going on in your brain directly impacts what’s happening under your seat.
Today’s Topic: Day 3 – The Key to Clear, Confident Communication
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If you or someone you know has benefited from this episode, be sure to tag us @nicoleburnettmentalcoach and @resilientreiner on Instagram and share this episode with your community! I’m genuinely curious to hear all about your experience—especially the moment you realized your horse was just reacting to your mental energy. And hey, don’t forget to leave a review on iTunes to help more riders discover the show!
IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN:
QUESTIONS I ANSWER:
🎧 Now, hit play & let’s celebrate these incredible wins together!