Do these resonate with you?:

Feeling Stuck and Frustrated?

It’s so common for riders to feel like they’re spinning their wheels, unable to make the progress they want. You might even wonder if you’ll ever feel confident again. Maybe you’ve been trying to push through, but deep down, you’re tired of:

• Feeling like you’re stuck in a loop. Every ride feels like the same struggles on repeat, with no real progress.
• Worrying about what could go wrong. Instead of enjoying the moment, your mind is racing with “what ifs” every time you get in the saddle.
• Dreading certain situations. Hacking, jumping, or even a simple canter brings on anxiety - and you’re starting to avoid them altogether.
• Feeling envious of other riders. Watching friends or competitors make progress while you’re left battling your nerves can be disheartening.

It’s exhausting, isn’t it? You love riding, but it’s hard to enjoy when self-doubt, fear, and frustration keep creeping in.

When Fear Is in the Driving Seat

Fear can be sneaky. It doesn’t always feel like terror - it shows up in subtle ways, too:

• Making excuses not to ride. “The weather’s bad,” “I’m not feeling up to it today,” or “I’ll try again next week.”
• Avoiding challenges. Certain exercises, transitions, or environments start feeling impossible, so you steer clear of them altogether.
• Overthinking every move. Instead of riding instinctively, you’re caught up in a loop of second-guessing yourself, worrying about mistakes, or anticipating failure.

Fear takes the joy out of riding - and the longer it lingers, the harder it becomes to push through.

The Confidence Rollercoaster

Confidence is such a fragile thing. One bad ride can undo months of progress, leaving you feeling:

• Embarrassed about what went wrong. You replay every detail in your mind, wondering why you couldn’t do better.
• Scared it will happen again. Instead of moving on, the fear takes root and starts colouring everything you do.
• Doubtful about your abilities. You start to question if you’re “good enough” to achieve the goals you’ve set.
• Reluctant to try new things. Every new challenge feels like a risk you’re not ready to take. 

It’s a horrible cycle: the less confident you feel, the less likely you are to try - and the less you try, the more your confidence shrinks.

When Riding Feels Like a Struggle

Riding should feel rewarding and enjoyable, but when you’re battling mindset issues, it can start to feel like a chore:

• You’re anxious before every ride. Just tacking up can bring on a flood of nerves, making you question why you’re even doing it.
• Your connection with your horse feels shaky. You’re both feeding off each other’s tension, and it’s hard to work as a team.
• You feel like you’re letting your horse down. You know they can sense your hesitation, and it breaks your heart to think you’re holding them back.
• The fun is gone. What used to be your passion now feels like a source of stress and frustration.

When riding feels this way, it’s easy to lose sight of why you started in the first place.

Feeling Overwhelmed by Your Goals?

Big dreams are exciting, but they can also feel daunting - especially when the path ahead isn’t clear. Maybe you’re feeling:

• Unsure where to start. The gap between where you are now and where you want to be feels so wide, you don’t know how to bridge it.
• Frustrated by setbacks. Every time you make a little progress, something happens to knock you back.
• Scared to even try. What if you fail? What if you’re just not capable? Those thoughts can stop you before you even begin.

Instead of motivating you, your goals feel like they’re weighing you down.

Tired of Comparing Yourself to Others?

It’s hard not to compare yourself to other riders - especially when social media is full of success stories.

• “Why am I not as good as them?” You wonder why they seem so confident and capable while you feel stuck.
• “What am I doing wrong?” It feels like no matter how hard you try, you’re falling behind.
• “Maybe I’m just not cut out for this.” You start to question if you’ll ever get there, and the self-doubt can be crushing.

Comparison robs you of the joy of your own journey, leaving you feeling inadequate and discouraged.

If these sound familiar then you are in the right place! These Workshops are designed to tackle the real challenges riders face - both in the saddle and in their minds - helping build partnerships with the horse based on trust, clarity, and confidence.

Why Riders Love These Workshops:

“I finally understood why I was stuck and how to move forward.”

“Jenni’s approach made everything feel achievable, step by step.”

“It was like she was speaking directly to me - she really gets the challenges we face as riders.”

MEET JENNI...

Hi, I'm Jenni Winter-Leach.

Nurturing individuals and their talent have always been at the heart of my professional life. After enjoying a successful corporate career as a Global Consultant in Talent Management, I felt the need to combine my love for the equestrian world and my ability as a Mindset Coach. This led me to develop Flying Changes Mindset (FCM), a market-leading business in the Equestrian sphere.

As an International Master & Trauma Informed Mindset Coach, Trainer, Award-Winning Professional Speaker & International Best Selling Author, I support riders at ALL levels of equestrian sport to overcome fears and anxiety, develop their mental performance and create real and lasting impacts on their results. I have spent years developing my own coaching and training skills and gaining qualifications that have helped me to then train others in my methodoliogies.

FCM now has a team of incredible coaches and we can't wait to bring in more to our community and start to really raise the bar on the standard of mindset coaching available to riders right now!

When I'm not running the business, supporting riders, training coaches, running workshops and talking at events - you'll find me riding my Lusitano in Showing, Dressage and Working Equitation. You will also find me running around after my Sproodle and my little girl who is now a toddler and keeps my life even crazier!