Desensitizing the Rider

You can scour the internet for references and advice on desensitizing your horse. But what happens when it is the rider that needs desensitizing?   Every ride is a learning experience for both horse and equestrian. Some days are good, others could use improvement. Recently I had a lesson with my trainer after a long summer off due to pony camp and my children’s schedules. Until then we were mostly hacking around the barn and taking easy trail rides because of campers dominating the schooling...