Don't let anybody's opinion kill your belief in yourself.
Horsemanship should be fun. By learning how to control your horse in any situation, your confidence will greatly increase. When you're confident, you can relax and enjoy your partnership.
Sometimes you have to go through some ugly stuff to get to the good stuff.
Average talent, plus hard work and dedication, will always beat talent by itself.
Frustration begins where knowledge ends
Always be humble enough to learn something new. Otherwise, it's only a matter of time before your knowledge becomes outdated.