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EPISODE · Jul 6, 2025 · 15 MIN

39. Control is just an illusion… so what do we do instead?

from Come Ride With Me · host Equus Enlightened

In this episode of Come Ride With Me, I combine two powerful experiments—“Find the Rhythm” and “Make It Messy”—to show how letting go of control actually creates more clarity in the saddle. You’ll ride along with me and Namastee as we explore how to feel what’s happening, respond without overcorrecting, and use messy moments to build better communication.If you’ve ever felt stuck between wanting a perfect ride and not wanting to micromanage your horse, this one’s for you.✨ Let it be messy. Let it be real. Let it be progress.Take the Are You a Perfectionist Quiz? at www.equusenlightened.comFind me on social media as @equusenlightened.  Join our Facebook group titled Horse-First Dressage: Compassionate Training and Connection or join the community and the Dressage Naturally Video Classroom at www.patreon.com/equusenlightened.You can also view videos of the riding episodes or listen to all of them on YouTube. My channel is Equus Enlightened.https://linktr.ee/equusenlightenedEmail me at [email protected] Riding!

In this episode of Come Ride With Me, I combine two powerful experiments—“Find the Rhythm” and “Make It Messy”—to show how letting go of control actually creates more clarity in the saddle. You’ll ride along with me and Namastee as we explore how to feel what’s happening, respond without overcorrecting, and use messy moments to build better communication.If you’ve ever felt stuck between wanting a perfect ride and not wanting to micromanage your horse, this one’s for you.✨ Let it be messy. Let it be real. Let it be progress.Take the Are You a Perfectionist Quiz? at www.equusenlightened.comFind me on social media as @equusenlightened.  Join our Facebook group titled Horse-First Dressage: Compassionate Training and Connection or join the community and the Dressage Naturally Video Classroom at www.patreon.com/equusenlightened.You can also view videos of the riding episodes or listen to all of them on YouTube. My channel is Equus Enlightened.https://linktr.ee/equusenlightenedEmail me at [email protected] Riding!

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