by Alison | Mar 23, 2023 | Rider Confidence
Competition nerves Anxiety is an entirely normal human response to a potential threat and is an integral part of the ‘fight or flight’ response. These instinctive, rapid and very real physical and psychological responses have served us well throughout evolution, and...
by Alison | Mar 17, 2023 | Rider Confidence
What is ‘mental preparation’? Mental preparation can help any rider, regardless of the discipline or level of experience, to reduce stress and anxiety, manage emotions and thought processes, and improve confidence when riding. There is a range of...
by Alison | Oct 15, 2022 | Equestrian Coach, Rider Confidence, Rider Mindset
What is Hypnotherapy? Hypnosis is simply a form of deep relaxation. When our minds and bodies relax, the conscious mind, the analytical mind is distracted and we can gain direct access to the unconscious mind. Communication with the unconscious works best in the...
by Alison | Sep 24, 2022 | Rider Confidence, Rider Mindset
In this article, I’m going to share one of the simplest and effective tools that you can use to shift your mindset, to start building your riding confidence on positive beliefs and positive evidence, and I think you’ll love it! So the concept, the idea, the task...
by Alison | Jul 28, 2022 | Equestrian Coach, Rider Confidence, Rider Mindset, Uncategorized
If you’re a horse rider who is struggling with nerves, maybe even identifying yourself as a ‘nervous rider’, then I want to reassure you that you’re certainly not alone. Many riders experience nerves in different ways and situations, whether they struggle with...
