Seems like a simple enough questions, doesn’t it? And when you read the above question, ‘what is holding me back in my riding?’, you probably instantly answered it in your head. What was your answer? Now, most of the time I am all for taking the first answer that jumps into your head, the intuitive answer. Except today, I want you…
Have you ever noticed the feelings that come up when you return to a place which you have not visited since childhood. There is almost always that feeling of familiarity, blended with the realisation that things have changed. Somethings are gone, somethings are new, and yet the essence of your original memory remains. Returning to riding is a little like this. It…
So you have made the decision to get back into the saddle. You feel great about it. Making a decision, one way or another, often has a way of settling us a little, even if the road ahead is less than smooth. But there you are, big girl pants on; all mounted up, bum gently lowered into the seat of your saddle… And…
They say absence makes the heart grow fonder – and riding horses is no exception to this. Unfortunately, this ‘fondness’ is one of the big reasons many riders, on returning to riding, end up feeling quite underwhelmed very quickly when back in the saddle. If you have ever had to take a break from riding, planned or not, you will know…
I’m going to just assume that because you are reading this, confidence, or the lack thereof, has become a theme in your riding. If so, you are in good company. Unfortunately lost confidence is an all too common issue for a lot of riders. I say ‘lost’ confidence, because there seems to be an extra challenge in losing your confidence,…
Have you ever thought about the person who really encouraged or influenced you on your journey into the world of horses? Have you ever considered where you would, or wouldn’t, be if it was not for them and the time, money or interest they invested in you and nurturing your love of horses? As riders and ‘equestrians’ many of us…
