by Alison | Mar 8, 2021 | Horse Riding, Rider Confidence, Rider Mindset
Are you a horse rider who is struggling with a lack of confidence, anxiety or nerves in your riding? If the answer is yes then it is safe to say you are not on your own. Many horse riders suffer from a lack of confidence, anxiety of nerves. It doesn’t matter whether...
by Alison | Feb 28, 2021 | Rider Confidence, Rider Mindset
Have you ever wondered what being a confident rider actually means? How do you know if you’re confident? Do you even think about how you’re a confident rider (or not?!)? The term ‘confident rider’ is talked about an awful lot, and there are numerous social media...
by Alison | Feb 22, 2021 | Horse Riding, Rider Confidence, Rider Mindset
Riding a new horse can be pretty daunting. Many of us have ridden the same horse/s for years and the prospect of the unknown can affect our confidence levels (even if we would usually consider ourselves quite confident riders). It’s completely understandable to feel...
by Alison | Feb 15, 2021 | Horse Riding, Rider Confidence, Rider Mindset
For some riders cantering their horse can be pretty nerve-wracking. It can cause much stress and anxiety at just the thought of your horse changing pace from a trot to a canter. This mindset can be frustrating for riders and can often hold them back from achieving...
by Alison | Feb 8, 2021 | Horse Riding, Rider Confidence, Rider Mindset
When a horse spooks it is fair to say that is not a fun experience for most riders. It can catch you completely off guard at the best of times and leave you feeling rather vulnerable in the saddle. This is particularly true if this type of behaviour leaves you feeling...
by Alison | Jan 25, 2021 | Equestrian Coach, Horse Riding, Rider Confidence, Rider Mindset
Jumping your horse can be exhilarating and loads of fun however many riders are scared to jump their horses. It is more common than you may think and even the most competent of riders can often be nervous about leaving the ground. Navigating jumps adds a physical...
