Riding Scared

Terrified! That's the only word to describe how Gillian feels before every competition. Will she ever overcome her nervousness?

2nd Edition renamed Ride Free: From Fear to Fun coming July 1, 2019! Have you forgotten what winning with your horse feels like? Do you dream of having a deep beautiful relationship with your horse? Do you wish you could ride fearlessly again? Did you have a fall or traumatic event that has left you afraid to ride? Are you tired of people asking you why don't you ride your horse, why aren't you winning your events anymore or even worse, do people tell you to sell your horse because you're not riding it? If you are answering yes to these questions then Riding Scared is the answer to your dreams.There is a way to address your fears that do not include more training for your already trained horse or pushing yourself to just get back on and get over it. Anyone who tells you that has never been where you are. If you want to be comfortable in your saddle and not terrified every time your horse sneezes or perks up his ears you CAN do it! There is no reason to rush, there is no reason to sell your horse and there is no reason to feel ashamed or guilty. You have everything you need within you to beat your fears and ride confidently or compete successfully again. Let's get connected!

When tragedy strikes, her voice isnat the only thing fourteen-year-old Carrie Roberts loses. Ashley, Carrieas aunt, and Wyatt, Carrieas neighbor, mentor, and boss, join forces to help put Carrie back together. Though romance isnat part of their plans, they canat stop the attraction they feel as they work on rebuilding Carrieas life and start building their own. Under their care, Carrie grows into a fiercely independent young woman who prefers the company of horses over people, that is, until she meets Kurt Jackson, the cocky owner of a large horse training facility. Though their budding relationship is tempestuous, he shows Carrie that horses arenat the only things that can win her heart.

Are you a fearful rider? Have you been searching for help in overcoming your fear so that you can finally achieve your horseback riding dreams? Or are you a riding instructor who struggles to convince your students that they can ride with confidence? If so, Riding Fear Free can help. Riding Fear Free goes beyond the traditional equitation and horse training advice and goes straight to the heart of the matter by addressing the true problem: fear. Learn how the scientific principles of fear extinction and memory replacement can be applied at the barn and under saddle so that you will never have another fearful ride. You will learn to: * Rate your fear level * See the reality of your situation * Deal with emotions * Replace fear memories This book features full color images and illustrations to inspire readers as they take the journey to Riding Fear Free. Please Note: Riding Fear Free is available in two paperback editions to suit any budget. This is the full-color edition.

From a dread of spiders to panic attacks, kids have worries and fears, just like adults. This is a book kids can turn to when they need advice, reassurance, and ideas. They’ll find out where fears and worries come from, practice Fear Chasers and Worry Erasers, and learn to seek help for hard-to-handle fears they can’t manage on their own.

Veteran and novice riders alike fear the sport they love. Fear takes many forms -- fear of injury; fear of failure; fear of performance. The authors, Dr. Jordan and Mr. De Michele, address all these fears as well as other horse related phobias with proven, psychologically based techniques.Overcoming the Fear of Riding is founded on the psychological principles of Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT), which counselors and psychologists have used successfully for three decades to help people reduce emotional distress.REBT shows how the rider can reduce anxiety, channel positive energy, and use inner thoughts to the best advantage. It helps riders end nervousness and negative thoughts that sabotage their riding experience. The book also helps post-trauma riders, whose fears may prevent them from resuming riding after an accident; competitive riders whose fears may interfere with show performance; and casual riders, who would like to derive more pleasure from leisure riding. The authors use many case studies and interviews with well-known Western and English riders.

Equal parts encouragement and tough love, Do It Scared combines easy-to-implement tips with the motivation to help you stare down your fears and start making real changes that lead to big results. What would you do if fear no longer stood in your way? What would happen if you were no longer afraid to dive in headfirst and go after your dreams instead of sitting on the sidelines of your own life? We tell ourselves we're too busy to pursue our dreams, but what if the real reason we're putting off our goals is fear? It's the fear that we're not good, smart, talented, or capable enough. It's the fear that others might laugh at us or that we'll get hurt or be rejected. It's the fear that pursuing our true potential will simply be too hard. And most of all, it's the fear that we'll fail. But having courage doesn't mean we're never afraid. True courage means taking action despite fear. True courage means doing it scared. The question is--how? How do we face those fears and take that first step in the right direction? How do we overcome the obstacles that stand in our way and sometimes feel insurmountable? In Do It Scared, popular blogger and podcast host Ruth Soukup will help you: Identify your own unique Fear Archetype™--the specific type of fear that keeps you stuck--and learn how to conquer it Dare to start thinking bigger about your life and your goals Learn how to seek out honest feedback to accomplish big things Embrace the core beliefs you need to overcome different types of fears Discover why our magical idea of "balance" is totally overrated Let go of the guilt once and for all Get ready to get off the sidelines and jump into your own life as you dare to Do It Scared. Praise for Do It Scared: "If you're tired of playing small and are ready to embrace your future, Ruth Soukup offers the actionable steps you need to get started. Do It Scared is a practical guide to identifying your limiting beliefs, overcoming your fears, and creating the life you've dreamed of." --Michael Hyatt, New York Times bestselling author

Are you afraid to ride your horse? Have you been feeling disconnected from your horse and from yourself? Does fear get the best of you every time you go to saddle up?Do you jump out of your skin every time your horse sneezes or shakes? Do you wonder if you'll ever be able to ride again? My book Ride Free: From Fear to Fun may be just what you need to Release Your Fears, Reconnect to Your Horse, and Ride with Confidence.