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I think it is easy for students (myself included) to use “lack of talent” as a way to avoid working too hard. Lack of talent is a great stress reliever. It allows you to say things like, “I didn’t do that right. It’s not because I am not trying hard; it’s because I’m not talented.”

What a ridiculous excuse!

Talent is so unimportant when compared to interest, when compared to desire, and when compared to hard work. It is a very, very small piece of the puzzle.

To my mind, a disciplined rider of lesser talent will always shine above the undisciplined, talented rider. In this sport, drive and determination are enormously leveling factors.

2.6 In riding, everything big relates to something small. You can’t have good position without a good leg. You can’t have a good leg without correctly placing your foot in the iron.