How to use visualisation to build your riding confidence
Visualisation, also known as imagery and mental rehearsal, is a powerful way to control your emotions, manage stress and improve performance. It can be used across all aspects of our lives to promote a positive, resilient mindset and to help us achieve our goals and...
10 powerful affirmations for building your confidence when riding
I want to share with you some really powerful affirmations that you can use when you’re riding to help you overcome the mindset blocks that are holding you back, as it’s really easy to get stuck in a negative mindset, and in an ever decreasing comfort zone. Of...
Too scared to ride?
It’s OK, you’re not alone. Many riders struggle with feeling scared when riding, and the good news is that you can learn how to overcome your fears, and get back to doing what you love. There are many different reasons why you might be feeling too scared to ride....
Other people’s opinions
I’ve had a number of conversations this week with clients who have been on the receiving end of unsolicited advice, judgement and negativity from someone on their yard. The riders hadn’t asked for help, but the other person had felt compelled in the moment to share...
5 ways to stop feeling frustrated when riding
Every rider has experienced frustration at some point when riding. Sometimes frustration can feel like a BIG emotion, and trigger a downwards spiral into beating ourselves up and feeling miserable. Getting frustrated and cross with ourselves, or worse with our horses,...
11 tips for getting your horse ready for spring
The first signs of spring approaching is a joy for any horse owner. The lighter nights and warmer weather certainly make owning horses a whole lot easier. However, with that being said after a long, harsh winter and a complete change in season looming there are many...
How to ride a spooky horse positively and effectively
Spooky horses can be tricky and their antics can chip away at your riding confidence. Most of us at one time or another will have experienced a horse that spooks and it can be very off putting. It’s part and parcel of partnering up with a fight or flight animal that...
How to take care of your horse’s winter rugs – Are you prepared?
So, spring and summer are approaching rapidly. At last, you’ll be able to get rid of those heavy, muddy turn out rugs and bring out the much lighter rug options. But are you ready? Do you have a plan for your winter rugs? How will you clean them? Do they need...
A simple trick to reframe fear when riding
We’ve all been there at some point... the feeling of fear, anxiety and nerves when riding, whether competing, hacking out, or simply mounting your horse. Your legs feel like jelly, you feel like you’re going to be sick at any moment, you tip forwards and grab hold of...
Soaking or steaming hay – which is best for my horse?
A common question often asked by owners is whether or not they should be soaking or steaming hay. There is no right or wrong answer to this question and there are certainly pros and cons for both methods. Traditionally hay has always been soaked as a way to reduce...
Is your horse eating his hay too fast? 11 ways make your horse’s hay last longer
Does your horse scoff down their hay way too quickly? Has your horse always run out of hay? Yes? This isn't an uncommon situation. Horse’s tend to wolf down hay in the blink of an eye. It can be frustrating and worrying for owners to think that their horse may be in...
What is haylage and when should you feed it to your horse?
Feeding your horse can be an absolute minefield at the best of times. As owners, we should be ensuring that we feed our horses enough roughage in their daily diet and good quality roughage at that. Many owners choose to feed their horses haylage as opposed to meadow...