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Inside My Your Horse Magazine Feature – A Coach’s Perspective

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 📖 Your Horse Magazine Feature – What It Means to Me

There’s something special about seeing your work in print. This month, I’m honoured to be featured in Your Horse Magazine as part of their Ultimate All-Rounder training series.

As a coach, my mission has always been to help riders find clarity, confidence, and connection in their training. This feature gave me the chance to work with a rider to explore key exercises that develop balance, straightness, and suppleness—helping them create a well-rounded, willing horse.

🛑 Where This All Started

This coaching session took place at an Equestrian Staycation at Danesmoor Eventing with Sarah and I, a unique training experience designed to give riders immersive coaching, fresh perspectives, and hands-on learning.

One of the most exciting aspects of this collaboration was working alongside Cavago, whose PR team helped bring this feature to life. Cavago has been a fantastic supporter of making top-tier coaching accessible worldwide, and this project was a brilliant opportunity to showcase how structured yet adaptable training can transform a horse-and-rider partnership.

🔹 The Power of Thoughtful Training

In the second part of this series, we focused on:

Developing Straightness – Key exercises to help horses work evenly on both sides.
Enhancing Communication – Subtle cues that create softness and responsiveness.
Building Confidence – A structured, step-by-step approach to schooling.

At the heart of this training is something I believe in deeply—riding isn’t just about progression; it’s about connection.

This is also why Rider With A Plan was created—to take the guesswork out of training and give riders a clear pathway to progress. Seeing Rider With A Plan mentioned in this feature is an incredible moment, and I hope it inspires more riders to rediscover riding—not just following a plan, but understanding the ‘how’ and ‘why’ behind each exercise. It’s about learning to build a training approach that truly fits you and your horse, with the flexibility to grow together.

Get Your Copy & Join the Conversation!

The April issue of Your Horse Magazine is out now—grab your copy to read the full feature! If you do, I’d love to hear what you think.

📖 Read the article? Let’s chat!
I’d love to hear your thoughts—send me a DM over on Instagram or Facebook!

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