by Alison | Jun 20, 2024 | Rider Confidence
Understanding Nervousness in Horse Riding Are you a nervous horse rider? Are your nerves stopping you from feeling confident as a rider? Today, I’m debunking some of the most common myths about being a nervous horse rider. What causes nervousness and negative...
by Alison | Jun 12, 2024 | Horse Management, Rider Confidence
Why Confidence Matters for Horse Riders Confidence is essential for any horse rider. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced rider, growing your riding confidence will make a huge difference in how well you ride and how much you enjoy riding your horse. When...
by Alison | Jun 3, 2024 | Rider Confidence, Rider Mindset
Falling off a horse is an experience that many riders, no matter their level of expertise, are likely to face at some point. It’s simply a part of horse riding; if you’re going to be a horse rider, you have to understand that there is always a risk that you...
by Alison | May 13, 2024 | Rider Confidence, Rider Mindset
Have you ever wondered why your progress seems to plateau despite endless amounts of riding and training with your horse? Often, the secret to breakthroughs isn’t just about how much time you spend training, instead, it’s about where you focus your efforts and...
by Alison | May 6, 2024 | Rider Confidence, Rider Mindset
Understanding how we process sensory information can significantly influence how we experience nerves, anxiety, and fear when riding our horse. We use our ‘internal representational systems’, which refer to the primary ways we perceive and internalise our experiences...
by Alison | Mar 2, 2024 | Rider Confidence, Rider Mindset
Imagine you’re about to ride your horse, and your heart’s racing, your breathing is shallow, and your legs are like jelly. Despite knowing that you’ve done all this before, all the countless hours of schooling and lessons, a nagging voice in your head...
