Sometimes you have to go through some ugly stuff to get to the good stuff.
Be black or white with no shades of gray. In other words, don't be a nagging mother.
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.
Don't let anybody's opinion kill your belief in yourself.
Frustration begins where knowledge ends
Average talent, plus hard work and dedication, will always beat talent by itself.