Have you ever finished riding your horse smiling because you understood each other, and then felt that same connection the next time you ride?
It’s so exciting when you and your h...
After a ride, while I'm making my horse comfortable, my mind is full of ideas, questions, emotions and fragments of the feel of the ride.
I'm just as interested in these thoughts ...
After we have ridden, there is a lot to think about.
As we start to process what happened, we form ideas and connections. This can also happen much later, when we find ourselves w...
Every ride offers us an opportunity to learn.
After riding, it is normal to continue thinking about what happened and wonder, why did that happen?
Ideas, feelings or questions mi...
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I have one place for a horse to join me and my quest for a British Dressage Championship campaign.
I am able to offe...
Life with our horses is enriched by countless moments and experiences.
A photograph, score sheet, rosette or certificate can transport us back to a particular moment in time and r...
Do you remember the last time you and your horse were so in tune that you flowed around the arena, concentrating and content, with no thoughts beyond the present moment together?
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Reflection is not a pause in progress. It is how progress becomes visible.
It gives you the chance to remember what happened when you rode, to think about what pleased you, what h...
Do you dream between rides?
About lessons, experiences, adventures, time together, or simply enjoying life with your horse?
Many riders do.
These thoughts often appear unexpecte...
When the story of Salvation was shared in Horse & Hound, many people reached out to say how beautifully they felt his story had been told and remembered. In the weeks afterwards, I...
What have you and your horse been doing today?
Riding gives us plenty to talk about.
We learn from our horses, from our coaches and from each other. We ask questions, compare exp...
When you and your horse leave the arena and everything feels right, that feeling is worth remembering and savouring.
There might be something you want to celebrate, something you ...
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The Equestrian Heroes Blog | Alison Kenward
From dressage training and rider confidence to competition, coaching, equestrian technology and life with horses, I write about the things that interest me as a rider and coach.
You’ll find exercises to try when you ride, insights into training and way of going, experiences from my life as a rider, and new ways to keep learning between rides.
I also share equestrian products and services that I use and enjoy. Some posts contain affiliate or referral links, which may earn me a commission when you buy through them at no extra cost to you. I only recommend products and brands I’m happy to put my name to.
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