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 | Nov 21, 2021 | Equestrian Coach, Horse Riding, Rider Confidence, Rider Mindset
We’ve all been there, you’re riding and your horse suddenly sees something in the distance that they’re not quite sure about, their ears prick up, their head lifts so they seem at least 2 hands taller, their body tenses, and sometimes you can even feel their...
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 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...