When I coach a rider online, I want the experience to feel as rich as being there with them in the arena.
I want to see what they see, hear what they are thinking and ask the ques...
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...
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...
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...
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 ...
Every time we ride or spend time with our horse, we are learning something about them. They are learning too.
They learn about the way we communicate, what our aids mean and what ...
What do you do with the five minutes before you ride? Or the five minutes afterwards?
I’ve been thinking about those moments a lot.
The Equestrian Heroes App is ready for a new s...
Have you just ridden, or are you going to ride later?
Perhaps you have five minutes now.
The Equestrian Heroes Library is there when you want to think something through.
Just ri...
Rider Support & Innovation
I’m delighted to share that my interview, Equestrian Heroes: The Future of Rider Support, is now live on The Tech Equestrian.
I had the opportunity to ...
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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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