# The Ride After Loss: Starting Over with a New Horse, with Dr. Jenny Susser

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Podcast: [Horse Person](https://stenobird.com/podcast/horse-person-7041983)
Published: 2026-04-22T09:10:00+00:00
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After losing all three of her horses within a year, sport psychologist Dr. Jenny Susser returns to share what it really looks like to begin again. In this episode, we explore the emotional and psychological reality of getting back in the saddle after loss, from the unexpected voice in your head telling you to "get off," to the brain's need for familiarity, certainty, and control. Dr. Jenny breaks down how to distinguish fear from intuition, how your nervous system impacts your riding, and why starting over can feel so overwhelming even for experienced riders. We also talk about practical tools like breathwork, visualization, and co-regulation, and how shifting your mindset from expectation to support can transform a new partnership. This is a conversation about grief, growth, and rebuilding trust both in yourself, and in a new horse.

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