Quest4Confidence Anna Colombotti

Our Social media feeds are painting a picture of a growing pandemic for equestrians everywhere - making us fed up, tiered, grumpy, skint and wondering why oh why do we have horses?! When you hit the point of feeling like you’ve had enough - you’ve probably got a bad bout of “winter-itous” and while there is no jab or cure for surviving winter with horses - there’s pleanty you can do to get by and find the joy! Anna & Gregg discuss over a cuppa with Questie Stu and Annas reluctant horse husband - even he has some hints & tips that can help make the cold wet dark season a bit more bearable! So tune in while doing your chores or pop the kettle on for a warm brew and a listen and know this….it’s wet, it’s windy but you ain’t alone! #horse #horse riding# #confident rider # confidence riding #stubbs #hay #hay roller #nibbleze #screwfix #toolstation #baleno #briers #easipak #concordequestrian #egeorge&son #erbauer #lights #floodlights #musto #wheelbarrow

This week Anna learned the hard way that confidence comes win waves and as much as she’s been celebrating those highs, she wasn’t prepared to be swept away with a low. Luckily Gregg was due for a lesson and you’ll get to hear the mother of pep talks vs the Queen of worrying - who won? Ever been convinced your horse is acting like a willy? Having a funny five or being bookie this week? Yep, well that may or may not be the case and if so have you stopped to think why? Rather than being blinded by the OMG of it? This week Gregg reviews a fab piece of kit he’s discovered and we all survived the dogs bottom - a random week but that’s it when you are on a quest for confidence it’s the highs and the lows but they both bring opportunity to move forward that’s the key! So join us for a cuppa - or the gin that Gregg promised Anna for being brave & tune in to this episode of Quest 4 Confidence - a podcast by an anxious equestrian #horse #horse rider #horse riding #confidence #riding lesson # ridding coach #dressage

As a nervous rider - we desperately seek control. But there are many things going on around us that we cannot, as Gregg explains you cannot control the world - that’s life! So how can we train our brains & thought process to accept this and not let these things stop us from riding or give us a shopping list of excuses - Anna’s had a revelation! Not only that but as a lifelong member of the happy hacker club, Greggs subtle dropping of simple dressage techniques that riders use to keep still in the saddle are starting to work wonders for her confidence by making her feel less wibbly wobbly up there. We also chat about a super buy that you may want to put on your Christmas list and reluctant husband makes his debut he’s full of the joy of beingdragged round YourHorse Live exhibition #diamondsarecheaperthanhorses plus there’s a cameo from George the cat! Don’t clap, he can’t hear you but that’s ok Anna knows pussy sign language… #horse #horseriding #horseridinglesson #nervousrider #anxiousrider #nervous #anxiety #horsechat #equestrian

So here’s the deal every time you put your foot in that stirrup to hop on & ride - no one can promise you won’t fall off, sadly that guarantee doesn’t exist. But, recognising and accepting that deal and the promise of a guarantee doesn’t exist can be strangely liberating for your confidence! Anna, Gregg & guest Questie Stuart chat about this and the promises you CAN make yourself when you ride. This weeks kit review is an item that can help you handle the deal, give your confidence a boost and even improve your riding - Anna heard all about it from the lips of world class rider William Fox-Pitt! What is it? So put on a brew or turn us on while mucking out. Check out our Facebook page Quest4Confidence to see the videos and links that accompany this episode, engage with other Questies and post your pictures and videos of your horse riding. You can also ask questions to our super coach Gregg of GB dressage x

Breathe now Questies - in this episode Anna chats with Gregg on how he has helped her find confidence as we discuss the game changing “freedom of forward” riding. Nervous Nellies please do not skip this episode because we’ve used the f-word - we promise that you will not die if you try it and you certainly will not die listening to us explaining it - this tip has changed Anna’s confidence a million times over and she wants to share it with you! There’s even a demo video on our facebook page Quest4Confidence where you can see it with your own eyes! We also talk about a piece of kit Anna’s found that really have helped her feel more grounded in the saddle and secure in the stirrup and it turns out Gregg has these too - well, great minds and all that! So stick the kettle on or chuck this on while mucking out - whatever you do join us to chat about the Freedom of Forward!

Where have Anna’s nerves gone? She has a chat with Gregg about what started her quest for confidence and the things she’s learned so far that’s given her a right kick in the boost! for being more confident riding her horse - 3 months ago she used to cry, make excuses to duck out of riding - so What changed? How did this happen? And how can you try these changes too? We also review an brilliant item that unconfident equestrians may not own or ever handle but Anna’s found one that even she can use! And Greggs suprised that actually she’s managed it too!