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.
Whether I've been riding or coaching, I'm...
After a lesson or a ride, there is a lot to think about and replay in your mind.
We remember the moments that captured our attention and think about what made the difference. Ques...
Every ride offers us an opportunity to learn.
Life with our horses is enriched by experiences that stay with us long after we leave the arena. A lesson, conversation or test sheet...
An Exclusive Opportunity for an Experienced Competition Horse
I have one place for a horse to join me and my quest for a British Dressage Championship campaign.
I am able to offe...
We all have ways of recognising what matters to us.
Life with our horses is enriched by countless moments and experiences. Looking around our homes, scrolling through old photogra...
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...
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...
I’ve been thinking about the horses who have shaped my riding life, and the invisible thread that connects us.
Toby, the 13hh pony so many of us dream of. Solitaire, who first sho...
When you finish your ride, there are moments you want to hold onto.
There are the happy or exciting times when you know that you and your horse have understood each other in a new...
Open the Equestrian Heroes App and you know where you are.
Exploring the Centre feels structured, intuitive and purposeful. The Library is refreshed and navigation is clear and re...
Coaching in equestrian sport draws on experience, instinct and close observation. Over time, evaluating patterns and subtle strengths shapes the direction of training.
Alongside t...
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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.
