The Equestrian Adult Amateur Podcast

Nerves or a Red Flag? Horse Show Anxiety for Adult Amateurs | Ep 74

2026-10-28

Butterflies on the drive to the barn? Same. This week Kelly and Alexis are back on the couch (with our brand-new sign!) talking about the part of riding nobody really trains you for: your nerves.We get into horse show anxiety, the confidence that doesn't always match reality, and the question every amateur asks before going in the ring: am I just nervous, or is this a red flag? Plus why GHJA Finals is ALWAYS freezing, how Ollie went from huffing and puffing to fit and ready, why it's okay to go back to basics, and the "accept the anxiety, then say no thanks" trick.Tell us in the comments 👇 How do you deal with show nerves? What are you not feeling confident about right now?And if you're a therapist or mindset coach in the equestrian space, we want you on the pod. Free therapy for all of us, please.CHAPTERS0:00 Welcome back + our new sign1:09 "I thought a blonde girl had this podcast"2:37 Horse show nerves & sports mental health5:40 Skipping Finals: confidence vs. reality7:15 "Do you want me to lower the jumps?"8:01 Ollie's fitness comeback9:45 Why Finals is always freezing12:49 Back to basics: stop rushing the process13:46 Nerves or a red flag? Why a good trainer matters16:52 Visualization & accepting the anxiety18:07 Your turn: how do you handle show nerves?LISTEN + FOLLOW📸 Instagram: @eaaapod🎵 TikTok (we go live!): @kbmediaequine

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Welcome to the Equestrian Adult Amateur Podcast, hosted by Kelly and Alexis! We’re two adult amateurs talking honestly about life in the horse world—from riding, showing, training, confidence, and horse ownership to social media, industry hot topics, and everything happening outside the barn. Some weeks it’s just us, and others we’re joined by riders, trainers, creators, and industry voices. Expect candid conversations, strong opinions, plenty of laughs, and the occasional tangent. If you’re navigating horses and real life, pull up a seat❤️we’re glad you’re here. 🐴🎙️