We can enter a competition and worry about whose in our class, what the judges will give us, where we will place, what our horses will do. We can worry about all these things we have no control over and let our nerves get the better of us. Then we go to trot down a centre line and can’t even remember if we turn left or right! We have been so wrapped up in things outside of our control that we have lost control on the things we can control. Before I started working on my mindset I had no...

“Negative emotions are just signals, they’re just triggers, they’re letting you know that you are now focused on something outside your control.” In order to be able to create more calm within different situations you face, it’s important to realise that there is very little inside of your control and you want to make sure that you’re not pouring energy into things that you can’t control. When it comes to horses, they are unpredictable and if you pushing your comfort zone and out-competing...

Whether you’re at a competition or just training your horse at home our confidence can hold us back. In this episode I share tips on how you can improve your confidence easily, with simple steps you can apply to each and every ride. Read the written version of this episode here – How To Build Your Riding Confidence Tune in here or where ever your favourite source is at youtube, itunes, podbean, stitcher or spotify. My aim is to bring you an episode a week, so if you have any thing you would...

As a rider its important that we set goals, but equally important is that those goals are realistic and appropriate to you as a rider and most importantly appropriate to your horse. Every rider has different abilities, history and skill level, just as every horse. Read the written version of this article here – Adjusting goal posts to suit you. Tune in here or where ever your favourite source is at youtube, itunes, podbean, stitcher or spotify. My aim is to bring you an episode a week, so if...

No one likes quitting or giving up on their goals and dreams in life, but so often I see people just settling and not willing to step outside their comfort zone. You see in order to achieve your goals it requires you to stretch yourself a little. Stepping outside your comfort zone and stretching yourself a little. You see too often people quit because they let their fears win. However, everything you dream of is usually on the other side of those fears and facing them is what helps you...

Learn in this episode how to control your response to what others think and learn strategies to improve your mindset. In dressage, we are trotting down a centre line and asking someone’s opinion on how our training is going at this level. We have paid to enter into that show, to get a trusted and experienced persons opinion. So in that time and place, that opinion matters and that is a time where you take the feedback and grow from it. No matter whether it was good or bad. To read the...

This is the audio version of my article I wrote 13 Ways To Build Stronger Bones And Prevent Injuries.  One of the biggest issues however as we age is the health of our cartilage. Strip away the skin, fascia, muscles, organs, blood vessels of a human and you’re left with the bones: the foundation providing passive structural support to your body. To often injuries happen from falls and they could be prevented. So in this episode I share what you can do to help take care of the health of your...

  This is the audio version of my article I wrote here about the 10 principles of mindset  I run you through what mindset means to me today and delve deep into each principle to help you grasp some foundations you can apply to your mindset and ultimately help you achieve your goals. Tune in here or where ever your favourite source is at youtube, itunes, podbean, stitcher or spotify. My aim is to bring you an episode a week, so if you have any thing you would like me to discuss please do let...

Tune in here or where ever your favourite source is at youtube, itunes, podbean, stitcher or spotify. My aim is to bring you an episode a week, so if you have any thing you would like me to discuss please do let me know. I look forward to bringing you what I can and helping you improve your health and wellbeing as a rider, so you can enjoy it even more.   Want more on dressage exercises you can do? Check out these articles and resources here 5 Stretches That Every Dressage Rider Should Do 7...

Tune in here or where ever your favourite source is at youtube, itunes, podbean, stitcher or spotify. My aim is to bring you an episode a week, so if you have any thing you would like me to discuss please do let me know. I look forward to bringing you what I can and helping you improve your health and wellbeing as a rider, so you can enjoy it even more.   Want more on dressage mindset? Check out these articles and resources here How You Can Do Anything By Changing Your Mindset Simple...

  Tune in here or where ever your favourite source is at youtube, itunes, podbean, stitcher or spotify. My aim is to bring you an episode a week, so if you have any thing you would like me to discuss please do let me know. I look forward to bringing you what I can and helping you improve your health and wellbeing as a rider, so you can enjoy it even more.   Want more on equestrian nutrition? Check out these articles and resources here Nutrition Tips Before Your Competition Nutrition For...

Tune in here or where ever your favourite source is at youtube, itunes, podbean, stitcher or spotify. My aim is to bring you an episode a week, so if you have any thing you would like me to discuss please do let me know. I look forward to bringing you what I can and helping you improve your health and wellbeing as a rider, so you can enjoy it even more.   Want more on equestrian nutrition? Check out these articles and resources here Nutrition Tips Before Your Competition Nutrition For...

Tune in here or where ever your favourite source is at youtube, itunes, podbean, stitcher or spotify. My aim is to bring you an episode a week, so if you have any thing you would like me to discuss please do let me know. I look forward to bringing you what I can and helping you improve your health and wellbeing as a rider, so you can enjoy it even more.   Want more on equestrian suppleness? Check out these articles and resources here Dressage Rider Training System and Suppleness 5 Stretches...

Tune in here or where ever your favourite source is at youtube, itunes, podbean, stitcher or spotify. My aim is to bring you an episode a week, so if you have any thing you would like me to discuss please do let me know. I look forward to bringing you what I can and helping you improve your health and wellbeing as a rider, so you can enjoy it even more.   Want more on equestrian mindset? Check out these articles and resources here Why Living In Your Comfort Zone Is Stopping You From Reaching...

  Tune in here or where ever your favourite source is at youtube, itunes, podbean, stitcher or spotify. My aim is to bring you an episode a week, so if you have any thing you would like me to discuss please do let me know. I look forward to bringing you what I can and helping you improve your health and wellbeing as a rider, so you can enjoy it even more.   Want more on equestrian fitness? Check out these articles and resources here Equestrian Workouts To Improve Your Riding What Sort Of...

In this episode I discuss my article about How Much Exercise Should I Be Doing Around My Riding? and go over the common question as to whether or not horse riding is exercise and if you need to do anything outside of riding to become fitter in the saddle. Tune in here or where ever your favourite source is at youtube, itunes, podbean, stitcher or spotify. My aim is to bring you an episode a week, so if you have any thing you would like me to discuss please do let me know. I look forward to...

  You may have heard that your morning routine can set the tone for your day and that your morning routine is something you should pay attention to. I totally agree, but here’s the thing, to be truly successful it’s about your daily routine. Yes, your whole day and how you map it out. It’s not just about your morning routine. Its how you structure your day too. The choices you make, the sacrifices you make. It’s dedicated your routine to helping you get closer to those goals. Learn in this...

In this episode I talk about mindset more and how you can build a stronger mindset with some simple daily habits. In doing so you will build more resilience and be able to stay more immune to negativity. Tune in here or where ever your favourite source is at youtube, itunes, podbean, stitcher or spotify. My aim is to bring you an episode a week, so if you have any thing you would like me to discuss please do let me know. I look forward to bringing you what I can and helping you improve your...

Learning how to say no and what to say yes to is actually a skill. Because it can be so easy to say yes to everything, however when you do, you end up completely overcommitted and not able to do what you actually want to do. I get asked a lot about how I set boundaries and how to set them so in this episode I discuss why they are important and how they can help you do more of what you enjoy. Many struggle with this and me included, until I learnt strategies. One of the best things i learnt...

In this episode I discuss why sleeping more can help your riding and why it should be given the attention it deserves. Yes I am suggesting you sleep more! Easier said than done, but so incredibly important. Our body recovers and repairs while we sleep, so if you are lacking energy, motivation, having problems losing weight or simply struggling to get out of bed in the morning, start paying attention to how much you are sleeping and the quality of it. Ideally aim for 8 hours and for most...

Dealing with competition nerves can be exhausting and can really make a huge impact on how you perform. In this episode I share what I try to do to control competition nerves and share what I do to be fully prepared on the day. Mindset is everything when it comes to life and of course our riding and mastering our competition nerves. Often our own inner dialogue and chatter can hold us back from being able to do what we love and perform at our best. It doesn’t matter whether its just riding on...

Understand why mindset plays such an important role in dressage and all horse riding. Learn how you can begin to improve it today. This episode I wanted to Introduce the DRT System and why mindset is such a huge component this. Dressage is a team sport. We work with our horse to train & perform beautiful dances together, creating a common language & forming an unbreakable team bond. Our ultimate goal is to synchronize, to move as one with our horse. This coalescence is the pinnacle we...

Understand why core strength is important for all horse riding and why in particular it should be a focus when you start. This episode we talk all about the core strength required for horse riding, particularly dressage. The way you carry your body throughout your day ultimately determines how you ride. Even if you start your ride with great posture, your body will seek the position it’s used to especially once fatigue sets in. If you find yourself sitting at a desk most days hunched over a...

Understand why dressage rider hip flexibility is something to be taken seriously if you are wanting to enjoy your riding in many years to come. Today on the show I discuss your hips and why they play such a pivotal part in your riding. Your hip joints are ball and socket joints. This means they move in a variety of ways with the range of motion varying based on your flexibility and lifestyle. As a dressage rider, a good functioning range of motion is crucial to shock absorb your horse’s...