by Alison | Apr 26, 2021 | Equestrian Coach, Rider Confidence, Rider Mindset
Every rider has experienced frustration at some point when riding. Sometimes frustration can feel like a BIG emotion, and trigger a downwards spiral into beating ourselves up and feeling miserable. Getting frustrated and cross with ourselves, or worse with our horses,...
by Alison | Apr 19, 2021 | Equestrian Coach, Rider Confidence, Rider Mindset
Spooky horses can be tricky and their antics can chip away at your riding confidence. Most of us at one time or another will have experienced a horse that spooks and it can be very off putting. It’s part and parcel of partnering up with a fight or flight animal that...
by Alison | Feb 8, 2021 | Horse Riding, Rider Confidence, Rider Mindset
When a horse spooks it is fair to say that is not a fun experience for most riders. It can catch you completely off guard at the best of times and leave you feeling rather vulnerable in the saddle. This is particularly true if this type of behaviour leaves you feeling...