I first entered Online Dressage International in September 2022. I liked the structure offering progressively more challenging tests. I opted for the Veteran Entry Level ( walk trot ) class. Test A was very encouraging and at our first show we won with a PB of over 76% and the most fabulous...

My goal was to explore if it might be possible to qualify for the BD Veteran Championships. After registering I looked up the qualification route. We would need 3 60% BD Scores. The score seemed achievable given the strength of our online results and it was time to pick a date and see how we...

8 weeks have flown by. A lot of projects have come together nicely. I’ve completed some great CPD and Salvation (Humpty) and I have had the most marvellous May. 
On March 27th I made a reel whilst thinking about setting new performance goals in the Dressage Arena. At home we had...

Dressage is a beautiful and demanding sport that requires a deep connection between horse and rider. The art  of dressage requires that horse and rider show their strengths in terms of their communication, bond and balance to present a series of linked movements. 

I arrived in the...

What does creativity mean for horse riders, one possible interpretation is that it involves the ability to think outside the box when it comes to training, competing, and caring for horses. A creative rider may come up with unique solutions to common problems, such as finding new ways to...

There has been a buzz around ChatGPT in the digital marketing world and beyond. The FEI explored a conversation about top horses and riders. I have previously used the conversation generator in the same sort of way as a Google Search. I have been a little wary of using the tool to generate copy....

I’m writing on the last Monday of January. The 21 Day Challenge finished yesterday, two of my cohorts have passed their first month and I’m thinking ahead to my Spring dressage season. My rider reflections have been around nurturing energy and lightness against a canvas of mud, rain...

The Life Goals List is a new style journaling prompt that might just shape your year with your horse.
Ponder the question, “What would it take for you to aim for your dreams?” 
Start writing with a brainstorming session to gather your thoughts before listing some life goals. You...

Join the Dressage Cafe and Remember why you enjoy Dressage.

Sport and horsemanship are tough paths to take and the journey has to be positive for the partnership to thrive. Today find a quite spot to reflect on..

What does Dressage represent for you and your horse?

How will you strengthen...

What is the January Challenge Club? 

Challenges are more fun in the company of friends. I created the January Club so that Riders can make new friends within the community. The club setting also gives me the opportunity to Coach riders through the process of defining their personal blueprint...

I want to begin by thanking Salvation for all the early Christmas presents he shared with me this month. In early December the Online Dressage International Autumn Series concluded with Test C. This was a test that had caused me some anxiety and exhausting training sessions first time...

 What’s my Vision?

• I aim to cultivate  and promote a Generous Mindset.
• I aim to support Equestrians to appreciate and encourage social connection, understanding and acceptance of the horse rider partnership.
• I want to discuss the expectations of Gen Z who will drive the industry...