From Anxiety to Achievement: How Shelby Transformed Her Riding (and You Can Too!)

Have you ever walked into the show pen feeling like your stomach is in knots—heart racing, hands shaking, completely questioning if you belong there?

That was Shelby.

🔥 A skilled rider with a talented horse, stuck in a cycle of doubt, overthinking, and frustration.

🔥 Spending thousands on training and entry fees—only to hold herself back in the pen.

🔥 Wondering if she was ever going to get past the mental blocks that kept her from riding at her best.

Sound familiar?

Then you NEED to hear this conversation. LISTEN TO THE PODCAST HERE.

In this episode of the Resilient Reiner Podcast, Shelby takes you inside her transformation—from a rider paralyzed by nerves to a fierce competitor who has now qualified TWICE for the NRCHA Celebration of Champions World Show.

And here’s the best part…

👉 She didn’t get there by changing her horse, her trainer, or her technique. She got there by changing her MIND.

Inside this episode, you’ll hear:

🧠 The mindset shift that changed everything for Shelby (and why she wishes she had learned it sooner)
🐴 How her horse’s confidence skyrocketed when she learned how to manage her own nerves
💥 The biggest mistakes riders make when dealing with show anxiety—and how to actually fix them
🎯 Why she stopped obsessing over mistakes and started focusing on this instead (hint: this is a game-changer!)
🚀 Shelby’s biggest wins since training her mind like a pro—plus her advice to any rider who feels stuck in self-doubt

If you’ve ever thought…
💭 “Maybe I’m just not cut out for this.”
💭 “If I could just stop overthinking, I’d ride so much better.”
💭 “I wish I felt more confident, but I don’t even know where to start.”

Then this episode was made for you.

🎧 Hit play and get ready for some serious breakthroughs → [LISTEN NOW]

🔥 Nicole Burnett
The Rider’s Mental Coach | Founder, Resilient Reiner

PS If this episode hits home, tag me on Instagram (@nicoleburnettmentalcoach) and let me know your biggest takeaway! And if you know a rider who needs to hear this, forward them this email—they’ll thank you later. 😉

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