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 | Jun 28, 2021 | Equestrian Coach, Rider Confidence, Rider Mindset
It’s easy to get stuck in a negative mindset around riding, especially when it feels like nothing is going right, things are tough and you’re feeling stuck. When this happens, we start to lose motivation and even begin to avoid doing the thing that’s worrying us at...
by Alison | Feb 28, 2021 | Rider Confidence, Rider Mindset
Have you ever wondered what being a confident rider actually means? How do you know if you’re confident? Do you even think about how you’re a confident rider (or not?!)? The term ‘confident rider’ is talked about an awful lot, and there are numerous social media...
by Alison | Feb 1, 2021 | Horse Riding
Preparing for a dressage test can be tricky, particularly if you are having trouble remembering your test. This is a very common issue and I can assure you that you are not on your own with this scenario. Many riders find it very difficult to remember their tests,...
by Alison | Jan 6, 2021 | Horse Riding, Rider Confidence, Rider Mindset
Many riders struggle with competition nerves, whether they are just starting out or are experienced competitors. You may attend competitions and compare yourself to other riders competing who look cool, calm and collected but often what you see on the surface is not...