by Alison | Jun 26, 2025 | Rider Confidence, Rider Mindset
If you’ve ever packed the car for a holiday, you’ll know how it goes. The bags are loaded, the snacks are ready, the kids or dogs or soft toys are all safely packed, and you’re up at some ridiculous hour to beat the traffic. It’s part chaos, part excitement. But...
by Alison | Jun 19, 2025 | Rider Confidence, Rider Mindset
Rider confidence isn’t something you either have or don’t. It’s not a gift you’re born with, and it doesn’t come from pushing harder or pretending the nerves aren’t there. Confidence is something you can build. It’s something you can rebuild after a setback, and it’s...
by Alison | Jun 5, 2025 | Rider Confidence, Rider Mindset
Ever tried putting together flatpack furniture without the instructions? You open the box and there’s a pile of pieces, a mystery bag of screws, and maybe, if you’re lucky, a wonky little allen key rolling around the bottom. You know it’s meant to turn into a table....
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...
