Introduction by Amy Hempe Blogger of The Rufus Files and Returning Adult Equestrian I first met Dana Dapolito online after I had published an essay examining my own riding anxiety. After she shared it on her page, I took her free online course and began my own process of moving past the mental obstacles preventing me from going to the next level with my riding. It has helped me tremendously. I do flatwork on different horses with ease and have moved onto jumping (although courses still intimidate me). I know to keep breathing and to communicate with my hips and core. A lot has softened in my riding.  Best of…