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 | Dec 17, 2020 | Horse Riding
Stretching whilst in the saddle can be highly beneficial for horse riders. It can help to improve suppleness, flexibility, and balance ensuring you have the ability to ride in harmony with your horse and be as one. Stretching whilst in the saddle is just as important...
by Alison | Dec 9, 2020 | Horse Riding
As so many of us try to fit our horses and riding in and around work, family life, and a whole host of other activities we often forget about working and improving on ourselves both mentally and physically. It is important we change our body from work, mucking out...
by Alison | Sep 23, 2020 | Horse Riding
It doesn’t matter if you are a complete beginner or a seasoned professional attending horse riding lessons can be highly beneficial for both you and your horse. Horse riding is a continuous learning phase and most definitely worth the investment. Many horse owners...
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,...
