Detours happen in riding — sometimes it’s the horse, sometimes it’s us, and sometimes it’s life. And when you hit a detour — physically or emotionally — it can change more than just the plan.

In Episode 5 of Two Point Perspective, Elizabeth is joined by Samantha Shanks-Husband of Prepare to Win to talk about what happens when riding (and life) take a detour — and why anxiety in the saddle isn’t something you can always “fix” by simply deciding to be brave.

They unpack what’s really happening in the brain and nervous system after a fall, injury, surgery, scare, or major life change — why riders are so good at hiding fear — and how confidence comes back when you rebuild trust in layers instead of forcing your way through it alone.

1. Why detours can change the way you ride (even when you’re physically “fine”)
2. The difference between normal nerves vs. fear that becomes a pattern
3. How anxiety shows up in the saddle: bracing, freezing, defensive riding, holding your breath
4. Shame and identity: “I used to be brave — what’s wrong with me?”
5. Why this isn’t a confidence issue — it’s a nervous system response
6. A practical tool you can use immediately: box breathing
7. The internal script riders should train (“I trust myself / I trust my horse / I trust our training”)
8. How to set comeback goals without over-facing yourself
9. Why support, tools, and language matter more than toughness

Samantha Shanks-Husband — Prepare to Win

Website: preparetowin.co.uk

Email: sam@preparetowin.co.uk

Book a free call: preparetowin.co.uk

If you’re in a detour right now — where you’re showing up but your body is telling a different story — you don’t have to white-knuckle your way through this sport alone.

Links referenced in this episode:

1. preparetowin.co.uk
2. sam@preparetowin.co.uk

This week’s episode is a shorter, more personal Two Point Check-In — because sometimes life interrupts the plan.

Reynolds is having surgery this week as she navigates what she lovingly called her “shitty titty” 2026. She’s okay, she’s strong, and she’s surrounded by support — and we’re giving her the space to focus on healing and recovery.

Meanwhile, Elizabeth is en route to Georgia to accompany her almost 95-year-old mother, who is doing a talk about a book she wrote years ago about her father and his role in the early development of Ponte Vedra Beach — including the little-known story of how Mineral City became Ponte Vedra.

In this short episode, Elizabeth reflects on what it means when riding gets interrupted — by injury, illness, confidence loss, life changes — and why detours aren’t endings. They’re just a different way to arrive.

Next week: a powerful conversation with a former college rider whose concussion derailed everything — and what returning truly took (mentally, emotionally, and physically).

Perfection in this sport isn’t accidental — and it isn’t cheap.

In this episode of The Two Point Perspective, Lizzo and Reynolds talk honestly about the financial, emotional, and cultural costs behind modern equestrian sport. From tack that costs more than a first car, to horse shows that add up faster than anyone wants to admit, this is a real conversation about what it takes to stay in the game.

We dig into:

1. How “looking perfect” became part of the price of entry
2. The true cost of showing — beyond entry fees
3. Trainer economics and the pressure to compete
4. Why mistakes feel more expensive than ever
5. Who gets to stay in the sport — and who gets pushed out

This isn’t about complaining. It’s about understanding what we’re paying for — and why it matters.

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In this episode of The Two Point Perspective, Lizzo and Reynolds break down the generational gap in horsemanship — what riding looked like in the 1970s and what it looks like now. They talk about barn culture, hands-on horse care, green horses, the rise of “rules,” and how trainers today are balancing safety, liability, and an entirely different business model.

This conversation isn’t about which era was better — it’s about understanding how the sport has evolved, what was gained, what was lost, and what still truly matters in the saddle.

• How Lizzo and Reynolds actually became friends (medical emergencies, wine, and chaos)
• What horsemanship looked like in the 70s: learning by doing, green horses, teaching riders to teach their horses
• What horsemanship looks like today: structure, program riding, safety rules, insurance, specialization
• Why mistakes used to be considered “learning,” and now feel like “content”
• How social media changed expectations — and why some trainers don’t want mistakes online
• Why riders used to practice outside of lessons and often can’t now
• The real impact of tech, apps, sensors, and therapy tools
• What we lose when hands-on daily care disappears
• The shift from “learn your horse” to “follow the program”
• Accessibility — why it’s harder now, and how local circuits matter more than ever
• What both generations wish the sport would bring back

• Horsemanship used to be built in the barn aisle — not in the lesson plan.
• Today’s systems offer more safety & structure, but sometimes less freedom to learn.
• Both generations agree: the heart of the sport is time, touch, and daily connection.
• Riders don’t just need skills — they need opportunities.

We want to hear your perspective.

• What was your barn like growing up?
• Did you learn by doing?
• Or are you navigating today’s world of programs, apps, and rules?

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Let’s ride.

In our very first episode, we’re pulling back the curtain on who we are, where we come from, and why this podcast even exists.

I’m Lizzo — a junior rider in the 1970s who spent most of my childhood in the barn, long before anyone talked about “programs” or “pathways.” I was trained the old-school way: miles, feel, fundamentals… and eventually by a trainer who went on to become one of the most influential names in the sport. Riding shaped everything about me, even when life took me into the world of global advertising and away from horses for decades.

And I’m Reynolds — a modern adult amateur, new mother, and working professional balancing RM Total Equine, an equine-insurance career with Markel, and a life that never really stops moving. I grew up in a completely different equestrian era: structured programs, polished presentation, social media, juggling schedules, and navigating a sport that looks perfect from the outside but takes everything behind the scenes.

Two riders. Two generations. One sport.

In this episode, we talk about what the equestrian world looked like then, what it looks like now, and how those differences shaped us as riders, women, and humans trying to stay connected to a sport we love.

• Lizzo’s “magic mother moment” surprise barn

• The $200 backyard horse that taught everything

• Reynolds’ first horse and what grit really looked like

• Barn life in the 70s vs barn life today

• How horsemanship, teaching, and expectations shifted

• Why we’re starting this podcast — and what we hope it becomes

If you’ve ever…

✔ Wrapped legs in the dark

✔ Dragged hoses farther than physics should allow

✔ Learned by trying, failing, trying again

✔ Wondered what happened to old-school horsemanship

✔ Loved a horse that changed you

…you’re in the right place.

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