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...
by Alison | Jun 1, 2020 | Equestrian Coach, Horse Riding
Maintaining a good lower leg position with the heels a little lower than your toes, is important for so many reasons: To be able to apply leg aids effectively and correctly To help you stay on board and secure if the horse is excitable To help build a balanced,...
by Alison | May 30, 2020 | Equestrian Coach, Horse Riding, Rider Confidence, Rider Mindset
How often do you actually look back and see how far you have come? It’s really easy to get lost in the noise and lose perspective on your journey towards confidence. Start keeping a log/diary/journal of your achievements, so that you can reflect on all the hard work,...
by Alison | May 29, 2020 | Equestrian Coach, Horse Riding, Rider Confidence, Rider Mindset
How often do you celebrate your riding achievements? I mean, really celebrate and acknowledge what you have done? I know many riders that will, when congratulated, reply with “Thank you, but {insert horse’s name] was brilliant today” or “Thank you, but it was...
by Alison | May 28, 2020 | Equestrian Coach, Horse Riding, Rider Confidence, Rider Mindset
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by Alison | May 27, 2020 | Equestrian Coach, Horse Riding, Rider Confidence, Rider Mindset
What do you say to your yard buddies? Do you support them, reassure them, boost them up? I’m sure you do! There is an NLP theme which is ‘perception is projection’, and what this means is that you can’t make a judgement about somebody, if that characteristic isn’t...
