by Alison | Jun 14, 2025 | Horse Riding, Rider Confidence
Riding with shaky confidence is a bit like sitting on a wobbly chair. You can sit on it. Technically, it works. But there’s always that sense of doubt, anxiety, and a jolt of tension underneath you. You’re not relaxed. You’re bracing, just in case it gives way. Most...
by Alison | Nov 21, 2021 | Equestrian Coach, Horse Riding, Rider Confidence, Rider Mindset
We’ve all been there, you’re riding and your horse suddenly sees something in the distance that they’re not quite sure about, their ears prick up, their head lifts so they seem at least 2 hands taller, their body tenses, and sometimes you can even feel their...
by Alison | Aug 30, 2021 | Equestrian Coach, Horse Riding, Rider Confidence, Rider Mindset
To overcome challenges Owning & riding horses is an exciting, exhilarating and sometimes exhausting journey of amazing highs and sometimes the lowest of lows. While we can make plans and set goals, horses seem to have a knack for disrupting them! Horses go lame,...
by Alison | Jun 21, 2021 | Equestrian Coach, Horse Riding, Rider Confidence, Rider Mindset
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...
by Alison | Jun 14, 2021 | Equestrian Coach, Horse Riding, Rider Confidence, Rider Mindset
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...
by Alison | Jun 7, 2021 | Equestrian Coach, Horse Riding, Rider Confidence, Rider Mindset
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....
