The Confident Rider with JoyRidge

Dear Rider: Saying No Is the New Yes

Dear Rider:
The next time you’re tempted to say “yes” when your gut whispers “no,” remember: Saying no protects your confidence, your connection with your horse, and your joy in riding.
 
You are the rider in control here.
 
You get to decide what’s best for you and your horse.
 
And that’s the foundation for every successful ride

The Client You Should Have Said No To

You know the one, the client that steals the peace, that needs all the extra “support”… In this episode, Coach Kaite talks about how to protect that peace, BEFORE taking that client that sends your gut into a knot. 

Dear Rider: A Letter To Grief

In this Dear Rider episode, Kaite speaks to grief, to the heart, and to the soul. Giving permission to grieve without apology. A letter to Joy, the reason behind Joyridge, and heartfelt permission to feel that grief. 
 

Was That My Last Horse?

In today’s tender episode, Kaite speaks to grief and loss in the horse world. Whether you’ve just recently experienced a loss, or it’s been years… that grief can still come and go. You are not alone.

Dear Barn Owner: Bringing in New People

A loving and heartfelt letter to the barn owners and trainers out there just trying to make a living… maybe you have spots to fill, and the importance of your barn reflecting who you are.. not just who pays their board. 
 

Bringing in New People

In this episode, Kaite discusses how important it is to fill your barn, not just with people, but the right people. Saddle up, this ones for the barn owners and trainers.

Dear Rider: Breathing Through the Fear

In this Dear Rider Episode, Kaite talks about bring your awareness back to the present, and the 6-3-6 breathing tool. Saddle up, and get ready to expand. 

What If I Mess Up: Fear of Failure in the Big Class

In this episode, Kaite talks about the fear of failure, and how quickly it sneaks in undetected. Saddle up, because were talking about show nerves!

Dear Rider: People Management in the Horse World

A heartfelt letter to those that keep the equestrian world going; the barn owner, the trainer, the equine professionals. Managing people is hard, the job is hard, but it isn’t all bad… 
We see you, we appreciate you, and you’re doing a great job.

People Management in the Horse World

In this episode, Kaite talks about how hard it can be to manage people in the horse world, and she provides ideas on how to make that a bit easier as you ride along.