Rider Confidence Rescue

Samantha Shanks-Husbands
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Rider Confidence Rescue is the podcast for riders who want to feel calmer, more confident and more in control in the saddle. Join rider confidence coach Samantha Shanks-Husbands and amateur jump jockey Victoria Sollitt, as they explore why fear and anxiety can take hold, what keeps them going, and practical ways to rebuild genuine, lasting confidence with your horse. Learn more at preparetowin.co.uk/rider-confidence

Episodes

  1. 5d ago

    What’s Really Stopping You Riding Like You Know You Can?

    What if the thing holding you back in your riding isn’t what you think it is? You might assume that you need better technique, more experience or a different horse. But tension, self-talk, fear of judgement, your environment and even the anxiety of the people around you can all affect the way you ride and the way your horse responds. In this episode of Rider Confidence Rescue, Mind Coach and Anxiety Specialist Sam Shanks Husbands is joined by Victoria Sollitt, who brings the rider’s perspective to the conversation, as they explore the hidden factors that can prevent capable riders from performing at their best. They discuss how your mental state affects your physical state, why tension can make riding effectively much harder, and how other people’s opinions, fears and behaviour can influence your confidence without you realising it. Victoria shares how her own thoughts created limitations that didn’t really exist, while Sam explains why getting curious about your attention, your environment and what has changed can help you uncover the real cause of a problem. If you feel as though something is stopping you from riding the way you know you can, this episode is for you. Take your next step to becoming the calmer, more confident rider you want to be. Download the free guide: ''Before You Get On - The 7 Minute Rider Confidence Reset" at https://preparetowin.co.uk/7-min-reset/

  2. Sep 30

    Why Riding Disappointment Can Knock Your Confidence

    What happens when riding doesn’t go the way you hoped? Perhaps you received a disappointing score, had a difficult round, missed an event you’d been looking forward to or found that circumstances with your horse changed the plans you had made. In this episode, Mind Coach and Anxiety Specialist Sam Shanks Husbands is joined by Victoria Sollitt, who brings the rider’s perspective to the conversation, as they explore how to respond to disappointment without allowing one outcome to define your ability, damage your confidence or steal the enjoyment from everything else. They discuss the difference between healthy disappointment and giving an event more meaning than it deserves, why focusing on the process is more helpful than trying to control the outcome, and how noticing what went well can prevent one setback from overshadowing the whole experience. Victoria shares how redefining success transformed the way she competed and helped her enjoy riding again, while Sam explains why some disappointments need time and acceptance, whereas others are best approached with curiosity, perspective and a practical plan for moving forwards. If a setback, score or disappointing result has ever stayed with you longer than you wanted it to, this episode is for you. Take your next step to becoming the calmer, more confident rider you want to be. Download the free guide: ''Before You Get On - The 7 Minute Rider Confidence Reset" at https://preparetowin.co.uk/7-min-reset/

  3. Sep 26

    How to Get Your Confidence Back After a Break From Riding

    Why can returning to riding feel so daunting, even when you really want to do it? Whether you’ve had a few weeks away, taken time off after an injury or are returning after many years, you might find that one part of you is excited to ride while another part feels anxious or hesitant. In this episode of Rider Confidence Rescue, Mind Coach and Anxiety Specialist Sam Shanks Husbands is joined by Victoria Sollitt, who brings the rider’s perspective to the conversation, and they explore why confidence can change after a break and how to return without putting pressure on yourself to pick up exactly where you left off. They discuss why your rational mind and survival brain can pull you in different directions, how effective visualisation can help you prepare, and why the right support and a sensible plan can set both you and your horse up for success. Victoria shares her experiences of returning after pregnancy, military deployments and injury, while Sam talks about coming back to riding after almost twenty years and what her horses and trainer taught her about making the return easier. If you want to get back in the saddle but feel more nervous or hesitant than you expected, this episode is for you. Take your next step to becoming the calmer, more confident rider you want to be. Download the free guide: ''Before You Get On - The 7 Minute Rider Confidence Reset" at https://preparetowin.co.uk/7-min-reset/

  4. Sep 26

    How to Stop Dwelling on Riding Mistakes

    Why can one riding mistake stay with you for months or even years? Perhaps something went wrong in a lesson, at a competition or while jumping, and ever since then you've found yourself hesitating, overthinking or trying desperately not to make the same mistake again. In this episode of Rider Confidence Rescue, Mind Coach and Anxiety Specialist Sam Shanks Husbands is joined by Victoria Sollitt, who brings the rider’s perspective to the conversation, and they explore why mistakes can turn into fear, self criticism and unhelpful patterns, and why beating yourself up rarely helps you improve. They discuss the difference between a fixed mindset and a growth mindset, why mistakes are part of learning and how curiosity, lightheartedness and a focus on solutions can help you move forward. Victoria shares how one missed stride affected her confidence and changed the way she rode, while Sam explains what her horses and trainers taught her about responding to mistakes without becoming defensive or judging herself. If one mistake has ever made you question your ability or feel that you're letting your horse down, this episode will help you see it differently. Take your next step to becoming the calmer, more confident rider you want to be. Download the free guide: ''Before You Get On - The 7 Minute Rider Confidence Reset" at https://preparetowin.co.uk/7-min-reset/

  5. Sep 21

    Why Do I Take Riding Feedback So Personally?

    Why does riding feedback sometimes feel so personal? If every lesson, clinic, dressage score sheet or correction leaves you wondering whether you're good enough, you're not alone. In this episode of Rider Confidence Rescue, Mind Coach and Anxiety Specialist Sam Shanks Husbands is joined by Victoria Sollitt, who brings the rider’s perspective to the conversation, and they explore why correction can feel like criticism, why your brain reacts that way, and how changing the meaning you give to feedback can transform both your confidence and your riding. Victoria shares how she stopped taking correction personally and learned to use it as a tool for improvement, while Sam explains why becoming curious instead of defensive made riding more enjoyable and helped her progress more quickly. If you've ever left a lesson, clinic or competition feeling discouraged by feedback, this episode is for you. Take your next step to becoming the calmer, more confident rider you want to be. Download the free guide: ''Before You Get On - The 7 Minute Rider Confidence Reset" at https://preparetowin.co.uk/7-min-reset/

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Rider Confidence Rescue is the podcast for riders who want to feel calmer, more confident and more in control in the saddle. Join rider confidence coach Samantha Shanks-Husbands and amateur jump jockey Victoria Sollitt, as they explore why fear and anxiety can take hold, what keeps them going, and practical ways to rebuild genuine, lasting confidence with your horse. Learn more at preparetowin.co.uk/rider-confidence

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  • Creator
    Samantha Shanks-Husbands
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    5
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Samantha Shanks-Husbands