50 Equestrian Quotes for Riders Who Dream Big

May 16, 2025

“Horses teach you a lot. Very little of it actually has to do with horses.” — Unknown
“The essential joy of being with horses is that it brings us in contact with the rare elements of grace, beauty, spirit, and freedom.” — Sharon Ralls Lemon
“To ride a horse is to ride the sky.” — Unknown
“Success is not just about winning ribbons, but about the bond between horse and rider.” — Unknown
“Dreams are like wild horses—you must tame them with hard work and patience.” — Unknown

“Courage is being scared to death but saddling up anyway.” — John Wayne
“Discipline is the bridge between goals and accomplishment, both in life and in the arena.” — Unknown
“No hour of life is wasted that is spent in the saddle.” — Winston Churchill
“Your horse can only be as brave as you are.” — Unknown
“It’s not about being better than someone else. It’s about being better than you were yesterday.” — Unknown

“A horse doesn’t care how much you know until he knows how much you care.” — Pat Parelli
“Riding is the art of keeping a horse between you and the ground.” — Unknown
“When the rider trusts the horse, and the horse trusts the rider, magic happens.” — Unknown
“A good rider can hear his horse speak. A great rider can hear his horse whisper.” — Unknown
“The best views come from between the ears of a horse.” — Unknown

“Behind every successful rider is a barn full of hard work and dirty boots.” — Unknown
“The harder you work for something, the greater you’ll feel when you achieve it.” — Unknown
“Riding isn’t just a sport, it’s a relentless pursuit of perfection.” — Unknown
“Champions are made from passion, practice, and persistence.” — Unknown
“Every rider was once a beginner who refused to give up.” — Unknown

“Dream big, work hard, and believe in the power of the ride.” — Unknown
“A rider who dares to dream is a rider who dares to win.” — Unknown
“Great things never came from comfort zones, especially in the saddle.” — Unknown
“Your dreams don’t have an expiration date. Keep riding towards them.” — Unknown
“Doubt kills more dreams than failure ever will.” — Suzy Kassem

“Ride with your mind, not with your hands.” — Klaus Balkenhol
“The horse is a mirror to your soul.” — Buck Brannaman
“Feel for the horse, not against the horse.” — Ray Hunt
“There are no shortcuts to any place worth going.” — Beverly Sills
“A true horseman does not look at the horse with his eyes, he looks at his horse with his heart.” — Unknown

“Believe in yourself as much as your horse believes in you.” — Unknown
“Your only limit is the one you set yourself.” — Unknown
“It’s not the size of the rider in the fight, but the size of the fight in the rider.” — Unknown
“A positive attitude is the key to every great ride.” — Unknown
“Fear is temporary. Regret is forever. Ride boldly.” — Unknown

“Life’s better with horses.” — Unknown
“Horses lend us the wings we lack.” — Pam Brown
“In riding a horse, we borrow freedom.” — Helen Thomson
“Horses are the heartbeat of the earth.” — Unknown
“Riding teaches you humility, patience, and how to laugh at yourself.” — Unknown

“Winners train, losers complain.” — Unknown
“Practice like you’ve never won. Perform like you’ve never lost.” — Unknown
“The difference between a good ride and a great ride is your mindset.” — Unknown
“Trophies collect dust, memories last forever.” — Unknown
“Compete with heart, not just horsepower.” — Unknown