Some goals come from ambition. Some from curiosity. Some from heartbreak. When my mum was given a stage 4 cancer diagnosis in May, the world shifted. All those someday plans suddenly got a deadline stamped on them. For her, there was one big, bright, very horsey wish on her bucket list: Hickstead. From taking my […]
Have you ever felt like your biggest obstacle isn’t your horse, the weather, or even the jump in front of you… but yourself? If so, you’re not alone. I have been there… So many riders do all the preparation….. schooling, lessons, fitness….. only to find their own inner voice derailing them when it matters most. […]
Not long ago, I posted about a moment of anxiety I’d experienced. It was honest, a little vulnerable, and very real. And someone replied with this: “You posted about your own anxiety the other day. You market yourself as a coach, right? Why are you a nervous rider?” It’s a fair question — and one […]
You know those days where you’re trying to stay calm, positive, and full of perspective… But life keeps handing you plot twists like it’s auditioning for a soap opera? Yeah. That. The horse is suddenly lame, your lorry won’t start and to top it off, you’ve spilled tea on your jodhpurs before even getting to […]
There are moments in your riding life when someone arrives and shakes you—gently or not—out of the fog. A coach, a mentor, a trainer who doesn’t just correct your diagonal or improve your transitions, but somehow reaches right into your soul and reminds you that you are capable of more. For me, that person was […]
It’s great that mindset, sports psychology, and mental health are finally getting the attention they deserve in the horse world. Conversations that used to be whispered are now shouted from the stable roof. Riders are embracing the power of confidence, resilience, and emotional control — and that’s something I’ll always champion. But lately, I’ve noticed […]
It’s easy to get caught up in the big picture—the clear rounds, the perfect transitions, the dream rides in the countryside. But real success isn’t built on dramatic leaps; it’s forged through small, consistent steps that build strength, confidence, and resilience over time. This lesson is one I’m living daily. After having surgery on my […]
As we gallop toward the end of the year, it’s natural to feel the weight of 2024—its challenges, triumphs, and the mental clutter that can accumulate along the way. Much like mucking out a stable to ensure it’s clean and ready for a fresh start, now is the perfect time for a good mind muck […]
For many of us, equestrianism is more than just a sport; it is a passion, a way of life, and a childhood dream come true. The horse world is absolutely shaking today after Charlotte Dujardin stepped down from the Olympics and is facing a ban after a video was shared of her whipping a horse […]
I often hear riders say, “I’ve tried everything, and nothing works.” It’s a tough place to get to and I am always grateful that these riders are sharing this and aren’t sitting in that feeling alone. The great thing about this sentiment is that it is born from frustration combined with a genuine desire to […]