Master every schooling session with a plan that fits your horse.
Create a flexible, personalised plan that works for your horse and helps you get the most out of every session.
Rider With A Plan is a 12-week program designed for horse owners who want to make the most out of every ride. Whether you're struggling with direction, feeling stuck, or simply want to see better results in the arena, this program will give you the tools to create your own flexible riding plan.
Hi there, I'm Alison!
My job as a Coach is to select appropriate exercises and teach Riders how and when to use them to build on their strengths. I help Riders to believe in themselves and their horse.
I know that working with a Coach full time might be difficult so I created Rider With A Plan to give you access to my coaching system. You have lifetime access to all the resources so you can work through at your own pace.
Remember that I am on hand in the Rider Lounge to support you and answer questions as well as hosting regular online classes exclusively for those who join the Rider With A Plan Programme.
I designed this course to help you make the most of your riding time and your training budget.
I concentrate on simple steps and super strengths.
Riders will thrive in the training arena when they have coach guidance and a collection of exercises to ride, clear explanations for how and why to choose the exercises and a simple way to evaluate their progress with their horse.
Curiosity.
Self Belief.
Drive.
Beat the Uncertain Feeling
I’ve created Rider With A Plan to help horse riders who want to feel more confident in their schooling. We focus on building a partnership with your horse and choosing the best exercises to make real progress. By combining clarity of purpose, a step-by-step process, and direct coach support, you’ll have a powerful formula to ride with confidence and feel fabulous in the arena.
Your Rider With A Plan Hub is Now OPEN!
Inside, you'll find all the tools and resources you need to succeed—workbooks, videos, and a space for taking personal notes. Whether you're new to schooling or looking to refine your strategy, the Hub provides everything at your fingertips.
Here’s How the Programme Works:
- Self-Paced Progress: Work through the programme at your own pace. Each week, you’ll spend 3-4 hours combining the course content with your schooling time to make steady progress.
- Guided Support: The Lounge is your place to connect with other riders, ask questions, and get guidance on the monthly topics. You’re never alone on this journey.
- Plan for Success: This course helps you develop a training plan specifically for your horse, so you know exactly what to do every time you’re in the arena.
- Bonus Content & Rewards: As you progress, you’ll unlock digital badges and bonus content to celebrate your achievements and keep you motivated.
- Designed for You and Your Horse: To get the most out of Rider With A Plan, you'll need your own horse. This course is all about developing your skills as a rider while building a training programme that's perfectly tailored to your horse’s unique needs.
A Breakthrough in the Arena
I’ve been there, feeling unsure and out of my comfort zone with my horse, searching for the breakthrough that would make everything click. Through experience, I’ve learned that a clear plan and structure are essential for steady progress. Working with horses has taught me that while every horse-rider partnership is unique, the importance of a plan and regular reflection remains constant.
That’s why I created Rider With A Plan—to provide the structure, exercises, and support you need to achieve those ‘lightbulb’ moments. This program is designed to help you feel confident, prepared, and in tune with your horse, ensuring that every ride brings you one step closer to your goals. It’s not just about following a system, but about adapting and reflecting along the way to unlock your true potential
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Rider Reflections.
Riders who use the programme say that they have a new understanding of riding different patterns and movements in the school.
Understanding how and when to use these exercises helps them to go further than they had hoped and to enjoy fine tuning their performance.
When I change myself, I change my horse’s performance.
It's the small details that make all the difference—refining your ride and developing your feel. When you focus on clarity and consistent reflection, these details unlock the true potential in your riding partnership.
Now It’s Your Turn.
Show Your Horse You Care
When you join Rider With A Plan you are going to learn new skills. The programme shows you how to create a learning environment that will help you bring calm and consistency to your ridden sessions. Two things that horses really appreciate.
Your horse is going to be able to enjoy your time in the arena because you will be creating a plan to help your horse understand the exercises. The programme helps you to build on their strengths (and yours).
You will get to know yourself and your Rider Headspace with guided reflections and rider tasks that will help you to communicate effectively with your horse.
Visualise Your Next Step for you and your horse in the arena.
Imagine riding confidently around your arena with a plan that fits your horse perfectly. With a clear structure, you’ll be free to enjoy every moment in the saddle, knowing exactly what to do.
When you join the programme, you’ll have access to a range of exercises and a step-by-step system designed to guide your progress. While mastering your plan won’t happen overnight—there are no quick fixes—you’ll learn how to adapt and develop your skills over time.
As you commit to the process, you’ll not only improve your horse’s performance but also create adaptable plans that support your continued growth as a rider. You’ll gain a new set of tools, skills, and floorplans to help you reach your goals with clarity and confidence.
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Horses First, Learning Always: My Coaching Philosophy
My coaching approach is built around prioritizing the horse's needs and continually sharing new insights with riders. I still compete and train, so I understand the joy of achieving milestones and the challenges that come with them. I believe every ride is a learning opportunity—for both horse and rider.
Over the past 30 years, I’ve had the privilege of helping riders around the world connect deeply with their horses. My approach ensures that we always listen to the horse, consider how they feel, and adapt our training to support their growth.
Pictured below is my wonderful veteran horse, Salvation, competing with me at the Cavago 2023 British Dressage Associated Championships. Together, we placed 10th—a testament to the bond we've built through consistent training and care.
The same principles I follow in my own riding journey are embedded in the Rider With A Plan course. Every element of the program is crafted to help you build a stronger connection with your horse, while offering the structure and guidance needed to reflect, adapt, and grow as a rider.
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