Episode 9: What Are You Rushing Toward?

You ask your horse for the trot. He starts to answer. And before he can quite get there, you ask again. And again. And maybe you add a little tap for good measure.Sound familiar? You're not alone. And it's not your fault.In this episode, Kristi unpacks why so many of us ride the way we live — three steps ahead, already onto the next thing, talking over the horse who is trying so hard to answer the question we just asked.Inside this episode:— Why the most present creature you'll ever work with is being ridden by the least present version of you— The math class moment that will change the way you think about every aid you give— The one question to ask yourself before every ride that quietly changes everything— What you'd actually lose if you slowed down by ten percent (spoiler: not what you think)— The simple challenge to try this week that will soften your horse, your hands, and probably something in your chestIf you've ever felt like your rides are louder than they need to be, or like your horse is just a little checked out, this one's for you.Take the free three-minute quiz at theritesystem.com to find out where you and your horse are at right now and what to work on next.You belong here. We get it.