you didn't buy the horse to lunge in circles and cry in your truck
Train Your Mind Like A Pro–So You Can Ride Like One
For western riders, trainers and competitors
I'm ready to ride like a pro!
A self-paced, science-backed mental training program to stop overthinking, stay steady under pressure, and ride with real confidence through any situation.
No more second-guessing.
No more sweaty palms.
Just grounded, pro-level confidence—ride after ride.
Imagine This...
You just popped on your Tony Lama boots and cranked Shania’s “Let’s Go Girls”—because today? You’re excited to ride.
Twenty minutes later, your horse is brushed, saddled, and standing quietly at the mounting block.
And you?
You’re calm. Clear. Locked in.
No nerves to wrangle. No anxiety spirals to stop.
Just a quiet confidence humming under your skin as you swing a leg over and settle into the saddle.
You pick up the reins, and your horse responds like they can read your mind.
Soft. Attuned. Completely in sync.
Later that evening, as you unsaddle and run a soft curry over their shoulder, they lean into your hand with that heavy sigh—the kind that says “we did good today.”
You feel it too. That rare moment of “Hell, yes! This is why I ride.”
No overthinking.
No pressure.
Just trust. Flow. And the kind of clarity that makes every ride feel like progress.
And here's the kicker: you’re not surprised.
Because this didn’t happen by accident.
This is what it feels like when your body’s regulated, your mind’s on your side, and your horse can finally hear the real you.
HINT: IT’S NOT JUST TIME IN THE SADDLE OR NATURAL TALENT
You’ve seen it happen, maybe even lived it:
Your horse is nervous, distracted, resistant—and you’re doing everything you know how to do.
Then your trainer gets on.
And somehow, in five minutes, the whole energy shifts.
The horse softens.
The tension disappears.
The ride flows.
And you're left standing there wondering:
What the hell just happened?
You’ve put in the time. You’ve done the work. You know your horse.
So why does it feel like you’re riding a different animal than they are?
That’s what The Mental Gym for Equestrians delivers.
A proven mental performance system to help you ride with calm, clarity, and connection—every time you swing a leg over.
So yeah—crack open a cold Ranch Fuel, cowgirl. Because this is just the beginning.
Now? You ride like the pro you are.
Here’s the truth no one tells you:
THAT’S NOT A FLUKE.
IT’S A TRAINED SKILL.
It’s not about being more talented or fearless.
It’s not about putting in more hours or riding harder.
It’s that pros ride with a completely different internal state.
Their brain and body are trained to stay calm, focused, and responsive—even when things go sideways.
They don’t collapse under pressure.
They don’t spiral when things get messy.
They ride from clarity, not chaos.
I’m ready to ride calm and confident!
MGE is how you build it.
It doesn’t matter how good your technical riding skills are, if your mindset’s off, your ride will be too. Even the most technically skilled rider can blow it.
Why does a pro ride your same horse better than you?
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Let me show you what life is like after The Mental Gym for Equestrians
SAY GOODBYE TO
Overthinking every move like your horse has a built-in scorecard
Holding your breath through transitions and praying nothing explodes
Spinning out over one mistake and letting it hijack the whole ride
Telling yourself to “just relax” while your brain’s in full-blown meltdown
Watching other riders make it look easy and wondering what you’re missing
Walking on eggshells instead of riding with intention
Feeling like a liability in the saddle—tense, tight, and trying not to mess it up
Wondering if your horse trusts you… and secretly not sure if you trust you either
INSTEAD, YOU'LL
You show up grounded—before your boots even hit the barn floor
You ride forward with confidence, not clingy panic energy
When stuff goes sideways, you don’t spiral—you reset like a damn pro
Your horse tunes in because your energy finally makes sense to them
Your body responds instead of reacts—you’re riding, not just surviving
You’re focused, fluid, and present—and yeah, it feels really freaking good
The mental noise is quiet. The connection is real. The ride? Solid.
You don’t need someone to tell you it was a good ride. You know it.
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Watching other riders+horses advance while you stay stuck
Feeling like you're constantly fighting against yourself—and wondering if you’ll ever be as good as them
Struggling to stay consistent in the saddle
The Brutal Truth
Losing confidence with every hesitation and mis-timed cue
Paying thousands to support your horse, while riding like someone stuck in survival mode
If Nothing Changes... In 6-12 months, you'll still be:
Your mind matters just as much as your tack, your trainer, or your time in the saddle.
Neglect it, and everything else suffers.
Worse? You might start believing the most dangerous lie: "Maybe I'm just not cut out for this."
This isn't a personal failure. This is a trainable skill. Your brain and nervous system can be reprogrammed—just like you've trained your horse.
You don't need more saddle time. You need a system that rewires your mental performance from the inside out.
Are you ready to stop surviving and start riding like a pro?
You wouldn’t skip vet care or farrier visits—so why are you neglecting the most important tool you ride with?
But Here's the Good News
The Mental Gym for Equestrians is the quickest, easiest way to go from tense, try-hard rides →
To fluid, powerful performances that feel as good as they look
your GAMEPLAN FOR SUCCESS
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The mental gym for equestrians
Introducing
MGE is a science-backed, self-paced mental training program designed to help you ride with clarity, calm, and confidence—no matter what the day throws at you.
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You’ve trained your horse.
Now it’s time to train the rider.
✔️ Stop spiraling after mistakes—and reset in real time
✔️ Regulate your body so you ride calm, not tight or reactive
✔️ Focus your mind under pressure (without white-knuckling it)
✔️ Build a rock-solid rider identity that’s clear, capable, and confident
✔️ Create mental consistency—so your best rides aren’t just lucky… they’re repeatable
Because “ride like a pro” isn’t a technical skill set—it’s a mental skill set.
And now? You’re going to train for it.
It’s not about “just thinking positive.”
It’s not about faking confidence.
And it’s definitely not about riding harder, longer, or tougher.
This is about training your nervous system, rewiring your mental patterns, and stepping into the rider identity that changes everything.
With MGE, you’ll learn how to:
She wasn’t riding to win—she was riding to survive. Holding her breath through every maneuver. Bracing for mistakes before they even happened. Letting the pressure consume her before she even picked up a lope. Her horse felt it.
And it showed in the show pen.
Her patterns felt rushed, her lead changes were inconsistent, and instead of feeling in sync with her horse, she felt like she was constantly fighting for control. No matter how much she practiced, something was missing—and it had nothing to do with her skill.
She kept thinking, Maybe I’m just not that kind of rider.
But then? She did the real work.
She stopped trying to force confidence and instead trained for it in the Mental Gym for Equestrians.
✅ She rewired her mental blocks and learned how to trust herself.
✅ She let go of the fear and rode like she belonged in the winners’ circle.
✅ She found a rhythm, a flow, a connection she had never felt before.
Nothing short of unstoppable.
🏆 She didn’t just fix her lead changes—she nailed them with authority.
🏆 She moved up into tougher divisions, holding her own against top competitors.
🏆 Her patterns became effortless—smooth, confident, mistake-free.
🏆 She didn’t just place—she started WINNING.
🏆 She stacked up high-point awards.
🏆 She qualified for the NRCHA Celebration of Champions—not once, but TWICE.
✨ Showing is FUN now. ✨
The nerves? Gone. The pressure? Handled. Now, she walks into the show pen like she owns it. She trusts herself. She trusts her horse. She isn’t just hoping for a clean ride—she knows she’s about to deliver one.
🔥 Because when you train your mind like you train your horse? You don’t just improve. You become unstoppable.
💥 Mental Gym for Equestrians is here to make this YOUR story. 💥
👉 Click below to start your transformation.
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Shelby used to walk into the warm-up pen with a tight chest, shaky hands, and a brain running at full speed like a car fishtailing on black ice—spinning, slipping, and gripping the wheel with white-knuckled panic. Her mind looped through every worst-case scenario:
💭 What if I miss my lead change?
💭 What if I forget my pattern?
💭 What if I make a fool of myself?
Inside The Mental Gym for Equestrians
Lessons that walk you through practical tools to stop spirals, reset your brain, and ride from a grounded, calm place
Bite-sized trainings you can listen to anytime (because mindset work needs to fit your real life, not add to your to-do list)
Printable cheat sheets + quick-reference ride rituals to keep you focused and steady when it counts
Easy access to all course content, so you can revisit anytime you need a mental reset—whether it’s before a show or just after a tough ride
i'm in - let's stop the spirals
MGE isn’t about riding harder or thinking happier thoughts.
It’s about retraining how your body responds to pressure—
so you can show up calm, present, and in control.
The kind of rider your horse instantly trusts.
The kind of rider who enjoys the ride again—
because the spiral isn’t running the show anymore.
Howdy, I'm Nicole.
and I’ve been exactly where you are.
I’m a mental performance coach, lifelong rider, and the kind of horse girl who’s cried in the warm-up pen, second-guessed every cue, and spent way too long trying to “just ride through it” when my brain was anything but calm.
After decades in the saddle (and more than a few spirals of my own), I realized: it’s not about grit. It’s about regulation.
That’s why I built The Mental Gym for Equestrians—so you don’t have to spend years trying to figure it out the hard way. This course gives you the exact tools I use with my 1:1 clients (and myself!) to help you stop overthinking and start riding with grounded confidence.
I’ve helped western riders go from teary-eyed to laser-focused, from “I can’t do this” to “I just placed at the World Show.” And I’d be honored to help you next.
Because you don’t need more grit. You need a regulated nervous system that backs up your skills when the pressure’s on.
Let’s trade panic for presence—and ride like the pro your horse already believes you are.
I thought I needed to 'toughen up' and ride more-Here's what really worked!
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you'll get:
And the results?
The best part?!
You're a Fit for MGE If:
🐎 You’ve ever left the arena thinking, “I KNOW I can do better… if I could just get out of my own head.”
💓 Your heart races or your stomach drops before a ride—even when you’ve put in the work.
🎭 You look calm on the outside… but inside? You’re spiraling.
🌀 You’ve bounced back after a fall—or you’re trying to—but fear still creeps in and holds you back.
If you nodded along to even one of these… MGE is your fast-pass to riding like a pro.
You’re not broken. You’re not weak. You’re just under-trained mentally. Let’s change that.
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🧠 You’re done with fluffy advice. You want real tools to calm your mind, regulate your nervous system, and ride like the capable, clear-headed rider you know you are.
🛠️ You’re ready to train your mind the same way you train your horse: with intention, consistency, and a plan that actually works.
Here’s how The Mental Gym for Equestrians takes you from spiraling to steady—
step by step.
Using my unique 4R Framework, you’ll train your mind like a pro and finally ride with the calm, confidence, and clarity you’ve been chasing.
Step 1: REGULATE
Regulate Your Nervous System
Let’s be real: if your body is in fight-or-flight, no mindset mantra in the world will save your ride. Before you can change how you ride, you have to change how you feel in the saddle. This module gives you science-backed, real-world tools to flip the switch on stress—so you can ride relaxed, focused, and in control, even when the pressure's on.
Step 2: REWRITE
Rewrite Your Inner Dialogue
If you’re beating yourself up after every ride, expecting perfection on the first try, and wondering if you’ll ever feel like “one of the confident ones”… this is your turning point.
This module rewires your inner narrative so you stop spiraling in shame and start riding like someone who belongs here (because you do).
Step 3: RECLAIM
Reclaim Your Bold
Confidence isn’t a mystery. It’s a muscle.
And you’re about to start training it—on purpose.
This is where you stop waiting to feel confident and start becoming the rider who shows up bold, steady, and fully in the moment—even when the pressure’s on.
We’re ditching the fluff (“just believe in yourself!” 🙄) and locking in real, earned confidence that can handle chaos, curveballs, and competition.
You’ll learn:
🎯 The #1 difference between real confidence and fake-it-til-you-make-it energy
🎯 How to anchor into your personal why so you stop bailing when it gets hard
🎯 The identity upgrade that helps you ride forward—even when your brain’s screaming “what if I mess up?”
🎯 A practical system for building confidence with every ride (yes, even the messy ones)
Step 4: REINFORCE
Reinforce Your Progress
You’ve already done the hard part—now we lock it in for good. This step turns your breakthroughs into your new baseline, with a personalized routine that keeps your mindset strong and your confidence steady—even after a rough ride or a hard show.
You’ll learn:
🎯 A 3-minute post-ride reset to lock in wins and ditch the overanalysis”
🎯 Confidence-boosting rituals to stay motivated when the doubt creeps in
🎯 A simple mental routine you can repeat before every ride—so progress becomes automatic, not accidental
You’ll learn:
🎯 Breathwork and body-based regulation techniques that actually work
🎯 Your personal nervous system map—so you can spot spirals before they take over
🎯 Quick-reset rituals for show day and everyday riding
🎯 How to master your internal “calm switch”—so your horse can finally feel the difference too
You’ll learn:
🎯 The “magic word” that rewires frustration into progress (hint: it’s not ‘please’)
🎯 How to spot the hidden rules you’ve been living by—and rewrite them for growth
🎯 A simple journaling practice to shift negative self-talk without toxic positivity
🎯 EFT tapping and identity rewiring tools to unhook from perfectionism and create a new internal script
Journal prompts that turn your mental spirals into “aha” moments—and help you ride with more clarity and intention
Quick-hit mindset audios you can fire up before a ride, lesson, or show to shift your state in minutes
Bonus pre-ride ritual to reset your energy fast so you walk into the arena calm, collected, and ready to deliver
Lifetime access, because real growth takes time—and your support shouldn’t expire before your goals do
You deserve more than holding the reins with shaky hands and a shaky heart.
With my unique, proven 4R Framework, you’ll ride with a nervous system that feels safe, a mind that’s clear, and a presence your horse can follow.
Let’s talk about that moment...
You'll Also Get:
You know the one. You’re about to step into the warm-up pen or the arena, your hat suddenly feels a ¼” too tight, your heart’s racing, your thoughts are running wild like a herd of stampeding buffalo, and everything you’ve practiced suddenly feels… far away.
You’ve done the work. You want to feel calm and ready. But right now? It’s fight-or-flight.
And you can’t think your way out of it.
That’s exactly why I created your Ride Calm Bonus Toolkit—and why I’m shouting it from the rooftops today. Because this isn’t just a “nice to have.” It’s the fast-acting solution that gets you back into your body, your confidence, and your rhythm—right when you need it most.
So you can have results like this:
bonus 1
The Calm Switch
Your go-to 60-second nervous system reset to stop spirals in their tracks.
Here’s what you’ll get in the Bonus Toolkit the moment you say yes to The Mental Gym for Equestrians
“I literally used this before walking into the pen. First time I haven’t felt like I was gonna puke in YEARS.”
bonus 2
Printable Mistake Reset Protocol
Hang it in your tack room, screenshot it for your phone—this is how you bounce back mid-ride without getting stuck in your head.
bonus 3
5-Minute Mindset Reset Audio
A guided breath + gratitude + mantra session that helps you re-center fast when you’re overwhelmed, doubting yourself, or coming off a tough ride. This one’s an “emergency calm-down kit” disguised as a bonus.
Why am I bundling all this together? Because when you're under pressure, you don’t have time to figure it out.
You need something you can grab, hit play, and immediately shift your state. That’s what this bonus does—and it’s only available during early access.
Ready to stop spiraling and start having fun while kicking butt?
MGE is the secret sauce that helps you ditch the freeze, the self-doubt, and that awful disconnection between you and your horse—so you can ride like Cool Hand Luke whether you’re competing, training, or just tooling around the back 40.
Calm.
Collected.
Fully locked in.
Because that’s what pro-level riding really looks like.
That, plus grinning like a fool when your horse mirrors that energy and delivers the ride you’ve been dreaming of.
What’s your confidence worth? Your progress? Your peace of mind in the pen and beyond?
For less than the cost of a new saddle pad, MGE gives you lifetime access to the proven system that helps everyday riders train their minds like pros—and finally ride like one.
Here's Everything You Get Inside
The Mental Gym for Equestrians
A self-paced, science-backed program that rewires your nervous system and your mindset—so you can ride with steady hands, a focused brain, and a horse that feels your confidence.
→ Feel safe, grounded, and in control from the moment you tack up
Step 2: Rewrite
→ Rewire shame into progress and reset your inner dialogue
Step 3: Reclaim
→ Build Real, Lasting Confidence—Without Faking It
Step 4: Reinforce
→ A go-to mental strength routine that’s simple, sticky, and actually fun
Your go-to 60-second nervous system reset to stop spirals in their tracks.
This is how you bounce back mid-ride without getting stuck in your head.
Your “emergency calm-down kit”.
ALL OF THIS IS WORTH $3,288
But you can get it for just
$497
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$175
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Content starts dropping August 1. (Both modules and bonuses).
Join now as a founding student during this pre-access launch and lock in the full MGE system for just $297—before it goes up to $497.
You get lifetime access, zero pressure, and a proven path to riding with real confidence—on your schedule.
The mindset rewiring. The nervous system tools. The confidence you feel in the saddle.
Easily worth thousands if you were working with me 1:1.
Even at $497, it’s a steal.
But right now, because you're getting in during the early pre-sale, it’s yours for just $297.
$297
$99
How is this different?
You don’t want a PhD in brain science.
You want to ride like a pro.
That means no more spirals. No more shaking hands. No more showing up one way in practice… and falling apart when it counts.
Most riders try to push through. Ride more. Enter more classes. Buy a new horse. Hire a new trainer. Slap on a smile and fake calm.
But when the pressure’s on, your body still freaks out. Your brain still bails.
And no amount of “just breathe” or mindset fluff cuts it.
That’s where The Mental Gym for Equestrians comes in.
This isn’t surface-level stuff. It’s a full-on rider rewiring system.
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Regulate your nervous system like a pro athlete
Rewrite the inner dialogue that sabotages your rides
Reclaim your bold, even after setbacks or spills
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Reinforce your new habits so confidence becomes automatic
You’ll get the tools to actually train your mindset like a skill—not just hope today’s ride “goes better.”
Because when your body feels safe, your brain chills out—and your horse feels the shift.
And that’s when your real potential shows up. Calm. Focused. Clear.
Riding like a pro, because now you think like one.
My “Get Results or Get Refunded” Guarantee
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If you go through the modules, do the exercises, and don’t feel more calm, focused, and in control in the saddle—we’ll give you your money back.
No begging. No weird forms. Just prove you did the work, and we’ll make it right.
Because if this doesn’t help you ride like a pro, you shouldn’t have to pay for it.
Imagine if...
Let’s get your sparkle (and your seat) back, shall we?
You walk into the barn.
Your body feels loose.
Your brain? Clear.
You tack up without second-guessing a damn thing.
You swing into the saddle and you’re here for it—connected, confident, and calm-as-hell. Doesn't matter if it's a solo ride before Taco Tuesday, a group lesson, a trail ride, or your most recent show at South Point.
That’s The Mental Gym for Equestrians. A brain + body reset to ditch the spirals, regulate your nervous system, and ride like the grounded, capable, wildly prepared cowboy you already are.
I want in the mental gym now!
Fear to Fire:
Angela Got Her Confidence (and Her Groove) Back
Ranch sorting and team penning rider Angela was struggling with fear in the saddle after a bad fall. We worked together to get her confidence back in the saddle and get her back to chasing cows and loving every second!
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FREQUENTLY
ASKED QUESTIONS
Answers to “Will this really work for me?” and other questions.
Short Answer: If you’ve got a horse, a heartbeat, and a tendency to overthink your ride? This will help you.
MGE isn’t just for beginners or competitors. It’s for anyone whose brain sometimes gets in the way of their best ride.
Whether you’re:
Just getting back in the saddle and wondering why you’re anxious now...
Talented but inconsistent—great at home, spiral in the show pen...
A goal-chaser who’s tired of fighting nerves when it counts...
MGE helps you reset your nervous system, stop spiraling, and ride like the confident, calm version of yourself you know is in there.
Less time than you spend scrolling Instagram pretending you’re going to bed early.
MGE was built for busy riders.
Let me guess—you’ve got 47 tabs open in your brain at all times, a to-do list that breeds overnight, and maybe… just maybe… you’re so used to being busy that “calm” feels like a luxury for people with fewer responsibilities.
That’s exactly why MGE works.
It doesn’t demand your time—it gives it back.
⏱️ You’ll spend just 10–15 minutes a day
Pop in an audio while you tack up, drive, or drink your coffee
Use the tools (no extra homework required)
This isn’t about doing more.
It’s about doing the same things—just with a regulated nervous system and a brain that’s finally on your side.
Because let’s be honest—riding with calm, clear focus saves you WAY more time than spiraling, overthinking, and undoing the aftermath.
You don’t need more time. You just need a better way to show up for the time you already have.
Absolutely not. It’s for any rider who struggles with nerves—whether it’s in the show pen, the warm-up arena, or just riding at home wondering why they’re so tense.
Short version? A big ol’ welcome, early access perks, and a front-row seat to everything coming your way.
As soon as you enroll, you’ll get a welcome email with everything you need to know—including how to access your course dashboard and exactly what to expect next.
🚨 Since you’re joining during the presale as a founding member, the full course content will begin rolling out in about a month. That gives you something to look forward to—and me time to make it amazing.
Here’s what happens step-by-step:
📬 You’ll receive your official welcome email right after checkout
🎉 You’ll get early access status (aka first dibs on all the goods + surprise bonuses)
⏳ Then, starting in about a month, your weekly modules will begin to drip out automatically.
You’ll get an email each time a new module is unlocked—no tracking required
And yes… I’ll be doing a happy dance on this end because I’m that excited to have you inside MGE.
(Oh, and I’ve tucked a few surprises in along the way. Stay tuned 😉)
Simple: If you do the work and it doesn’t help, I’ll give you your money back.
You have 365 days to complete the course. If you go through it, apply the tools, and submit your worksheets—and you still don’t feel more calm and confident in the saddle? I’ll refund every penny.
No weird hoops. No guilt trip. Just a clean, respectful guarantee that reflects how much I believe in this work.
The Mental Gym for Equestrians is intentionally designed as a self-paced, self-study program—so you can train your mindset on your schedule, without needing to show up live or rearrange your ride days.
Prefer extra support? You can upgrade anytime with private coaching or live support options to go deeper. Just reach out when you're ready.
Feel free to email me at nicole@nicoleburnettcoaching.com and I'll get back to you!
last question, cowboy
How many more rides are you willing to spend stuck in your head instead of connected with your horse? If you’ve made it all the way down here, then let’s be honest—you already know this is something you need.
Not someday.
Not after “one more clinic.”
Not when the season’s over.
Now.
Because here’s the truth: You have two choices.
You can keep hoping your nerves will magically go away.
Keep piecing together random advice from YouTube and hoping the next ride will feel different… while secretly dreading that it won’t.
You can keep apologizing to your horse, your trainer, yourself—because *you* know you’re not showing up the way you could.
Or—you can decide.
You can start training your mind with the same intention you train your horse.
You can choose calm. Control. Confidence.
On command.
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That’s what The Mental Gym for Equestrians gives you. You don’t need to be perfect. You just need to start. And this? This is the best starting line I know.
So, rider to rider: Are you ready to stop spiraling and start showing up like the rider you know you can be? I’m rooting for you hard. Let’s ride.