by Alison | Apr 24, 2025 | Rider Confidence, Rider Mindset
If you’ve ever wished you could ride more confidently, you’re definitely not alone. So many riders feel held back by nerves, fear, or anxiety. You might look around and think that confident riders were just born that way, but the truth is, confidence is something you...
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...
