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....
by Alison | May 3, 2021 | Equestrian Coach, Rider Confidence, Rider Mindset
I’ve had a number of conversations this week with clients who have been on the receiving end of unsolicited advice, judgement and negativity from someone on their yard. The riders hadn’t asked for help, but the other person had felt compelled in the moment to share...
by Alison | Apr 26, 2021 | Equestrian Coach, Rider Confidence, Rider Mindset
Every rider has experienced frustration at some point when riding. Sometimes frustration can feel like a BIG emotion, and trigger a downwards spiral into beating ourselves up and feeling miserable. Getting frustrated and cross with ourselves, or worse with our horses,...
by Alison | Apr 19, 2021 | Equestrian Coach, Rider Confidence, Rider Mindset
Spooky horses can be tricky and their antics can chip away at your riding confidence. Most of us at one time or another will have experienced a horse that spooks and it can be very off putting. It’s part and parcel of partnering up with a fight or flight animal that...
