The Resilient Reiner with Nicole Burnett is your go-to podcast dedicated to mental performance coaching for reiners and western horse riders. Join us as we explore the power of the mind and how it can elevate your performance with your horse to new heights. Each episode uncovers invaluable strategies, techniques, and mindset shifts to help you overcome mental barriers, boost confidence, and achieve peak performance in the saddle. From managing competition nerves to cultivating focus and resilience, our podcast provides actionable insights and real-life stories that inspire and empower horse riders at all levels. Whether you're a passionate non-pro, rookie reiner, veteran competitor or seasoned pro, The Resilient Reiner is your go-to source for sharpening your mental edge and unlocking your equestrian potential & transforming your riding journey. Tune in, harness the power of your mind, and ride towards excellence.
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The Resilient Reiner with Nicole Burnett is your go-to podcast dedicated to mental performance coaching for reiners and western horse riders. Join us as we explore the power of the mind and how it can elevate your performance with your horse to new heights. Each episode uncovers invaluable strategies, techniques, and mindset shifts to help you overcome mental barriers, boost confidence, and achieve peak performance in the saddle. From managing competition nerves to cultivating focus and resilience, our podcast provides actionable insights and real-life stories that inspire and empower horse riders at all levels. Whether you're a passionate non-pro, rookie reiner, veteran competitor or seasoned pro, The Resilient Reiner is your go-to source for sharpening your mental edge and unlocking your equestrian potential & transforming your riding journey. Tune in, harness the power of your mind, and ride towards excellence.
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Recent Episodes
June 2, 2026
#210 Why Does My Horse Ride Better for My Trainer?
<p><span>Seriously, what’s up with that?</span></p><p><span>Here’s a little barn reality no one likes to admit out loud…</span></p><p><span>Your horse didn’t suddenly become a saint when your trainer swung a leg over.</span></p><p><span>Same horse. Same saddle. Same arena.</span></p><p><span>And yet… everything looks smoother, lighter, easier.</span></p><p><span>That moment can mess with your head if you let it.</span></p><p><span>In this episode, I’m breaking down what’s </span>actually<span> happening when your horse goes better for your trainer—and why it’s not a reflection of your worth, your talent, or your future as a rider.</span></p><p><span>Because this isn’t about your horse “respecting them more.”</span></p><p><span>It’s about clarity, timing, energy… and the version of you that shows up in the saddle.</span></p><p><span>We’re going to take the emotion out of it, look at what’s really changing in the ride, and give you a clear, grounded way to start closing that gap—so your horse can find that same softness, responsiveness, and connection with </span>you<span>.</span></p><p><span>If you or someone you know has benefited from this episode, be sure to tag us @nicoleburnettmentalcoach @resilientreiner on Instagram and share this episode with your community! I am curious to hear all about your experience.</span></p><p><span>Also, be sure to leave a review on iTunes to help other riders discover the show and get the mental support they need in and out of the saddle.</span></p><p></p><p><strong>In This Episode You Will Learn:</strong></p><ul><li><span>Why your horse working better for your trainer is </span>not<span> about favoritism, respect, or talent</span></li><li><span>The real reason timing, feel, and clarity change between riders</span></li><li><span>How emotional pressure quietly affects your cues, body, and communication with your horse</span></li><li><span>The difference between riding your horse… and riding your thoughts</span></li><li><span>Why “trying harder” often makes your horse feel heavier, not better</span></li><li><span>The hidden cost of over-riding, over-cueing, and micromanaging every stride</span></li><li><span>How consistency (not intensity) builds trust and relaxation in your horse</span></li><li><span>What your horse is actually telling you when things feel harder under you</span></li><li><span>The role your nervous system plays in your horse’s performance and responsiveness</span></li><li><span>How to shift from self-criticism to curiosity so you can actually improve</span></li><li><span>The one mistake riders make after watching their trainer ride—and what to do instead</span></li><li><span>Simple ways to start creating a clearer, quieter ride your horse can understand</span></li></ul><p></p><p><strong>Questions I Answer:</strong></p><ul><li><span>Why does your horse listen better to your trainer than you?</span></li><li><span>Does your horse respect your trainer more?</span></li><li><span>Are you doing something wrong… or are you just not good enough?</span></li><li><span>Why does everything feel heavier when you try to fix things?</span></li><li><span>How do you stop overthinking while you’re riding?</span></li><li><span>What should you actually focus on when you watch your trainer ride your horse?</span></li><li><span>How do you start closing the gap between how your horse feels for your trainer vs. yourself?</span></li><li><span>Is this a confidence issue, a timing issue, or something deeper?</span></li><li><span>How do you stay present instead of riding past mistakes or future problems?</span></li><li><span>What can you realistically change in your rides without trying to fix everything at once?</span></li></ul><p></p><p><strong>Links & Resources:</strong></p><ul><li><span>🎯 </span><strong>5 Days to Confident Competitor</strong></li><li><span>Stop “show nerves” and saddle up with swagger.</span></li><li><span> 👉</span><a href="https://nicoleburnettcoaching.thrivecart.com/5-days-to-confident-competitor/" target="_blank"> </a><u><a href="https://nicoleburnettcoaching.thrivecart.com/5-days-to-confident-competitor/" target="_blank">https://nicoleburnettcoaching.thrivecart.com/5-days-to-confident-competitor/</a></u></li><li><span>🎯 </span><strong>Mental Gym for Equestrians</strong></li><li><span>Train your mind like a pro so you ride like one.</span></li><li><span> 👉</span><a href="https://mentalgymforequestrians.com/" target="_blank"> </a><u><a href="https://mentalgymforequestrians.com/" target="_blank">https://mentalgymforequestrians.com/</a></u></li><li><span>🎯 </span><strong>Free Weekly Mental Coaching Tips</strong></li><li><span>Get rider-specific mindset tools in your inbox. Join my email list here.</span></li><li><span> 👉</span><u><a href="https://www.resilientreiner.com/" target="_blank">https://www.resilientreiner.com/</a></u><span> </span></li></ul><p></p>
May 19, 2026
#209 Why Do Affirmations Work on Instagram but Not in the Warm-Up Pen?
<p><span>I’m going to say something that might ruffle a few feathers…</span></p><p><span>If affirmations were enough, more riders would be winning in the show pen.</span></p><p><span>Not because you’re not saying the right things.</span></p><p><span>But because when your horse feels the pressure, your body is already telling a different story.</span></p><p><span>Picture this for a second—you're sitting on your horse, everything felt fine at home, you know your cues, you’ve practiced, you’ve even told yourself, </span>“I’ve got this.”</p><p><span>And then you hit the warm-up pen.</span></p><p><span>Energy shifts. Eyes are on you. Someone next to you looks sharper, faster, more polished.</span></p><p><span>And suddenly… your brain gets loud, your body tightens, your timing feels off, and that confident version of you? Gone.</span></p><p><span>This episode is where we unpack </span>why that happens<span>—and more importantly, what actually helps you stay steady, clear, and connected to your horse when it matters most.</span></p><p><span>Because this isn’t about thinking better thoughts.</span></p><p><span>It’s about becoming a rider your horse can trust under pressure.</span></p><p><span>If you or someone you know has benefited from this episode, be sure to tag us @nicoleburnettmentalcoach @resilientreiner on Instagram and share this episode with your community! I am curious to hear all about your experience. Also, be sure to leave a review on iTunes to help others discover the show.</span></p><p></p><p><strong>In This Episode You Will Learn:</strong></p><ul><li><span>Why affirmations can feel powerful at home—but fall apart in the warm-up pen</span></li><li><span>What’s actually happening in your nervous system when pressure hits</span></li><li><span>The difference between a </span>thought problem<span> and a </span>state problem<span> in riding</span></li><li><span>Why your horse responds to your internal state more than your intentions</span></li><li><span>How pressure changes your timing, cues, and decision-making in the saddle</span></li><li><span>The real reason one small mistake can spiral into a full breakdown</span></li><li><span>What effective self-talk actually needs to be under pressure (and why most riders get this wrong)</span></li><li><span>The three qualities your self-talk must have to actually work when it counts</span></li><li><span>Why trying to “be positive” can sometimes make things worse</span></li><li><span>What it looks like to come back to yourself mid-ride, even when your brain gets loud</span></li></ul><p></p><p><strong>Questions I Answer:</strong></p><ul><li><span>Why do affirmations work at home but not at horse shows?</span></li><li><span>What should you do when your brain starts spiraling in the warm-up pen?</span></li><li><span>Why do you feel confident one minute and completely off the next?</span></li><li><span>How do you stop overthinking when you’re about to go in the gate?</span></li><li><span>What’s actually happening when your horse starts to feel tense or disconnected?</span></li><li><span>How do you stay present and ride the horse youI have under pressure?</span></li><li><span>Why does one mistake turn into multiple mistakes during a run?</span></li><li><span>What kind of self-talk actually helps in high-pressure moments?</span></li></ul><p></p><p><strong>Links & Resources:</strong></p><ul><li><span>🎯 </span><strong>5 Days to Confident Competitor</strong></li><li><span>Stop “show nerves” and saddle up with swagger.</span></li><li><span> 👉</span><a href="https://nicoleburnettcoaching.thrivecart.com/5-days-to-confident-competitor/" target="_blank"> </a><u><a href="https://nicoleburnettcoaching.thrivecart.com/5-days-to-confident-competitor/" target="_blank">https://nicoleburnettcoaching.thrivecart.com/5-days-to-confident-competitor/</a></u></li><li><span>🎯 </span><strong>Mental Gym for Equestrians</strong></li><li><span>Train your mind like a pro so you ride like one.</span></li><li><span> 👉</span><a href="https://mentalgymforequestrians.com/" target="_blank"> </a><u><a href="https://mentalgymforequestrians.com/" target="_blank">https://mentalgymforequestrians.com/</a></u></li><li><span>🎯 </span><strong>Free Weekly Mental Coaching Tips</strong></li><li><span>Get rider-specific mindset tools in your inbox. Join my email list here.</span></li><li><span> 👉</span><u><a href="https://www.resilientreiner.com/" target="_blank">https://www.resilientreiner.com/</a></u><span> </span></li></ul>
May 12, 2026
#208 Feeding Performance Horses: What Most Riders Get Wrong with Rachael Haar
<p><span>Equine nutritionist Rachael Haar joins me to simplify what actually matters when feeding performance horses — from forage and hay quality to supplements, gut health, hydration, hauling, recovery, and the nutrition mistakes well-meaning horse owners often miss.</span></p><p><span>Because let’s be honest: horse nutrition can get confusing fast.</span></p><p><span>One person says your horse needs electrolytes.</span></p><p><span>Another says alfalfa makes horses hot.</span></p><p><span>Someone else swears beet pulp changed their horse’s life.</span></p><p><span>Then suddenly you’re standing there holding three supplements, questioning every feeding decision you’ve ever made while your horse licks the salt block and judges you.</span></p><p><span>So today, we’re simplifying all of it.</span></p><p><span>In this episode, I sat down with equine nutrition consultant Rachael Haar from BCS 5.0 Equine Nutrition, and we had such a good conversation about what actually matters when it comes to feeding western performance horses. We talk about hydration, gut health, hauling, showing, topline, supplements, forage, electrolytes, recovery, and how nutrition may be impacting horses that feel hot, dull, inconsistent, reactive, or flat under saddle.</span></p><p><span>This episode felt like sitting in the barn aisle having a really practical conversation with someone who actually understands horses, performance, and real life horse ownership. Rachael does an incredible job making nutrition feel way less overwhelming and way more doable.</span></p><p><span>And if you’ve ever wondered whether your horse actually needs all the things in your feed room right now… this episode is probably going to save you some stress (and maybe some money too).</span></p><p><span>If you or someone you know has benefited from this episode, be sure to tag us @nicoleburnettmentalcoach @resilientreiner and @bcs5.0equinenutrition on Instagram and share this episode with your community! I am curious to hear all about your experience.</span></p><p><span>Also, be sure to leave a review on iTunes to help other riders discover the show!</span></p><p></p><p><strong>In This Episode You Will Learn:</strong></p><ul><li><span>Why most horse owners are overcomplicating nutrition</span></li><li><span>What hay testing can tell you about your horse’s health and performance</span></li><li><span>How nutrition impacts recovery, energy, consistency, and topline</span></li><li><span>The truth about electrolytes, probiotics, calming supplements, omega-3s, and joint supplements</span></li><li><span>Why some horses feel hot, reactive, dull, or inconsistent under saddle</span></li><li><span>How hauling and showing affect hydration and digestion</span></li><li><span>Why gut health matters so much for western performance horses</span></li><li><span>The difference between feeding a lightly worked horse vs. a performance horse</span></li><li><span>Common feeding mistakes horse owners make without realizing it</span></li><li><span>Simple ways to support your horse’s health without buying every supplement on the market</span></li></ul><h2></h2><p><strong>Questions I Answer:</strong></p><ul><li><span>Does alfalfa actually make horses hot?</span></li><li><span>Are calming supplements worth it?</span></li><li><span>How do you know if your horse’s diet is balanced?</span></li><li><span>What causes horses to feel inconsistent at horse shows?</span></li><li><span>What supplements are actually useful for performance horses?</span></li><li><span>Why do some horses struggle with topline and recovery?</span></li><li><span>What role does hydration play in horse show performance?</span></li><li><span>How can owners support gut health and digestion during hauling and showing?</span></li><li><span>How much forage should horses really be getting?</span></li><li><span>What should owners look for when choosing supplements?</span></li></ul><h2></h2><p><strong>Connect with Rachael Haar + BCS 5.0 Equine Nutrition:</strong></p><p><span>Rachael Haar is an independent equine nutrition consultant who helps horse owners build balanced, forage-first feeding programs that support long-term health, recovery, condition, and performance. Her approach is practical, science-backed, and incredibly easy to understand — especially for riders who feel overwhelmed by all the nutrition noise online.</span></p><p><span>You can connect with Rachael here:</span></p><p><span>Instagram: @bcs5.0nutrition</span></p><p><span>Facebook: BCS 5.0 Nutrition </span></p><p><span>TikTok: @bcs.5.0.nutrition</span></p><p><span>Join her Newsletter here: </span><u><a href="https://bcs-5-0.kit.com/subscription" target="_blank">https://bcs-5-0.kit.com/subscription</a></u><span> </span></p><p></p><p><strong>Links & Resources:</strong></p><ul><li><span>🎯 </span><strong>5 Days to Confident Competitor</strong></li><li><span>Stop “show nerves” and saddle up with swagger.</span></li><li><span> 👉</span><a href="https://nicoleburnettcoaching.thrivecart.com/5-days-to-confident-competitor/" target="_blank"> </a><u><a href="https://nicoleburnettcoaching.thrivecart.com/5-days-to-confident-competitor/" target="_blank">https://nicoleburnettcoaching.thrivecart.com/5-days-to-confident-competitor/</a></u></li><li><span>🎯 </span><strong>Mental Gym for Equestrians</strong></li><li><span>Train your mind like a pro so you ride like one.</span></li><li><span> 👉</span><a href="https://mentalgymforequestrians.com/" target="_blank"> </a><u><a href="https://mentalgymforequestrians.com/" target="_blank">https://mentalgymforequestrians.com/</a></u></li><li><span>🎯 </span><strong>Free Weekly Mental Coaching Tips</strong></li><li><span>Get rider-specific mindset tools in your inbox. Join my email list here.</span></li><li><span> 👉</span><u><a href="https://www.resilientreiner.com/" target="_blank">https://www.resilientreiner.com/</a></u><span> </span></li></ul><p></p>
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