Ever feel like if you didn’t get it right the first time, it must not be for you? This week's Sunday Strides is your reminder that confidence isn't born from perfection; it’s built through repetition.

So many riders get discouraged when things don’t go well on the first try. But what if showing up again (and again) is exactly what’s required?

In this short pep talk, I’m sharing why the real breakthroughs happen after the first awkward, messy attempts, and how committing to repeat with intention is the secret to true progress with your horse.

Whether you're learning a new skill, restarting after a break, or supporting your horse through retraining, this one is for you 💛

• Why it’s totally normal to feel awkward when trying something new

• The damaging belief that you should be good at something the first time

• Why clarity and confidence are built, not found

• How to create progress through repetition, tweaking, and consistency

• A practical challenge for this week: choose something you’ll try again, on purpose

If you’ve been feeling stuck, unsure, or like you’re constantly starting over, you're not alone.

This is the final week to apply for Restart & Reschool, my private coaching program designed to help you retrain yourself and your horse with support, structure, and real momentum.

🔗 https://stridesforsuccess.com/rr

📧 Or just email me directly: [email protected] Let me know what’s going on with you and your horse, and we’ll take it from there.

• Tuesday: Why You’re Still Not Riding Like You Want To (And What to Do About It)

• Thursday (Strides Revisited): Creating an Initial Program for Your OTTB or Ex-Racehorse

• Join the conversation in our Daily Strides Podcast Online Community

• Let me know what you’re committing to this week by emailing [email protected]