by Alison | Jan 19, 2021 | Equestrian Coach, Horse Management, Horse Riding
There’s no doubt about it, owning a horse is a major responsibility and their care and management are ultimately in your hands at all times. Horses can be complicated and it is true to say that every day is a learning day when you have a horse in your care! Even the...
by Alison | Jan 6, 2021 | Horse Riding, Rider Confidence, Rider Mindset
Many riders struggle with competition nerves, whether they are just starting out or are experienced competitors. You may attend competitions and compare yourself to other riders competing who look cool, calm and collected but often what you see on the surface is not...
by Alison | Jan 6, 2021 | Horse Riding, Rider Confidence
Every rider feels nervous from time to time. It is all part and parcel of taking part in a sport where your partner just happens to be 10 times your size, with an unpredictable mind of their own. Most non-horsey people think we are mad and there have been certain odd...
by Alison | Jan 4, 2021 | Rider Confidence, Rider Mindset
So many riders are nervous about hacking their horses out. There is an element of unpredictability which makes many riders worry about what might happen. There are so many possibilities and surprises that can occur out on a hack that it is no wonder many riders find...
by Alison | Dec 28, 2020 | Equestrian Coach, Rider Confidence, Rider Mindset
Falling from a horse can be a scary experience and can often change the way we feel about our riding in the blink of an eye. Injuries are common from falls and it is true to say that physically we can potentially do a lot of damage from hitting the deck. Injuries from...
