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...
by Alison | Apr 6, 2023 | Rider Confidence
So many riders struggle with being their own worst critic, finding that they beat themselves up for mistakes, or for ‘not being good enough’ (whatever that means!). It can have a massive impact on rider confidence, motivation and ultimately enjoyment in riding. For a...
by Alison | Mar 30, 2023 | Rider Confidence
Reasons riders get stuck with a lack of confidence So often we get stuck in a negative head space and we find that we can only see the mistakes, the issues, and the moments that may have not gone to plan or not gone as we had hoped. And the thing is that our mind will...
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...