08/10/2025
Gratitude Crowds Out Fear 🐴💚
Whether you’re stepping into the arena for your very first competition or pushing for a new personal best, it’s normal to feel that knot in your stomach. That’s your brain’s fear center firing up.
But here’s the science, gratitude and fear can’t run at full speed in your brain at the same time. When you focus on what you’re thankful for, it actually quiets the part of your brain that’s shouting “be scared!”
Before your next run, take 10 seconds to breathe and name 3 things you’re grateful for:
🐎 Your horse’s try
👫 The people cheering you on
🙏🏼 The chance to ride today
It’s not just feel-good advice, it’s brain science. Gratitude makes room for focus, confidence, and joy. And that’s when your best rides happen.
