by Alison | Apr 13, 2023 | Rider Confidence
Do you find yourself struggling with confidence and battling negative thoughts while riding your horse? If so, know that it’s not uncommon. However, the good news is that you can change your horse riding mindset and transform your experience in the saddle. In...
by Alison | Apr 6, 2023 | Rider Confidence
So many riders struggle with being their own worst critic, finding that they beat themselves up for mistakes, or for ‘not being good enough’ (whatever that means!). It can have a massive impact on rider confidence, motivation and ultimately enjoyment in riding. For a...
by Alison | Mar 30, 2023 | Rider Confidence
Reasons riders get stuck with a lack of confidence So often we get stuck in a negative head space and we find that we can only see the mistakes, the issues, and the moments that may have not gone to plan or not gone as we had hoped. And the thing is that our mind will...
by Alison | Mar 23, 2023 | Rider Confidence
Competition nerves Anxiety is an entirely normal human response to a potential threat and is an integral part of the ‘fight or flight’ response. These instinctive, rapid and very real physical and psychological responses have served us well throughout evolution, and...
by Alison | Mar 17, 2023 | Rider Confidence
What is ‘mental preparation’? Mental preparation can help any rider, regardless of the discipline or level of experience, to reduce stress and anxiety, manage emotions and thought processes, and improve confidence when riding. There is a range of...
by Alison | Oct 15, 2022 | Equestrian Coach, Rider Confidence, Rider Mindset
What is Hypnotherapy? Hypnosis is simply a form of deep relaxation. When our minds and bodies relax, the conscious mind, the analytical mind is distracted and we can gain direct access to the unconscious mind. Communication with the unconscious works best in the...
