by Alison | Apr 17, 2025 | Rider Confidence, Rider Mindset
Have you ever walked away from a ride feeling like you got everything wrong? Maybe your horse spooked, your transitions were messy, or you just didn’t ride how you’d hoped. And instead of shrugging it off, you found yourself replaying the ride over and over in your...
by Alison | Apr 13, 2025 | Rider Confidence, Rider Mindset
Have you ever held back in a lesson or skipped a competition — not because you weren’t ready, but because you were worried about what others might think? You’re certainly not alone. Whether you’re a seasoned competitor or enjoy hacking out at the weekend, many horse...
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 | May 4, 2023 | Rider Confidence
Riding a tense horse isn’t always fun, and it can feel frustrating and challenging for the rider. There are so many ways to relax a tense horse, and in this article, I want to share a really simple and effective way to help the horse relax and move through his (or...
by Alison | Apr 27, 2023 | Rider Confidence
Transform your Fear of Failure into Riding Confidence Are you struggling with becoming a confident rider due to the fear of failure? You’re not alone! Many riders experience rider anxiety at some point in their equestrian journey, which can manifest in various...
