by Alison | Feb 22, 2021 | Horse Riding, Rider Confidence, Rider Mindset
Riding a new horse can be pretty daunting. Many of us have ridden the same horse/s for years and the prospect of the unknown can affect our confidence levels (even if we would usually consider ourselves quite confident riders). It’s completely understandable to feel...
by Alison | Feb 17, 2021 | Horse Management
Bringing a horse back into work is not as simple as just getting back on and hoping for the best. Many horse’s need to be ridden regularly to stay sound when ridden and if your horse has been out of work for a while you will need to put a strict plan in place in order...
by Alison | Feb 15, 2021 | Horse Riding, Rider Confidence, Rider Mindset
For some riders cantering their horse can be pretty nerve-wracking. It can cause much stress and anxiety at just the thought of your horse changing pace from a trot to a canter. This mindset can be frustrating for riders and can often hold them back from achieving...
by Alison | Feb 10, 2021 | Horse Management
The British Horse Society (BHS for short) is a long-standing charity that was founded in 1947 and has become one of the largest and most influential charities in the UK for animal welfare. The BHS are a membership-based charity with currently over 115,000 members with...
by Alison | Feb 8, 2021 | Horse Riding, Rider Confidence, Rider Mindset
When a horse spooks it is fair to say that is not a fun experience for most riders. It can catch you completely off guard at the best of times and leave you feeling rather vulnerable in the saddle. This is particularly true if this type of behaviour leaves you feeling...
