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...
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...
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...
This has been a difficult piece to write. I have been grieving the loss of Salvation. Stable name Humpty and the kindest horse I have known. I have been trying to find a way to put...
2026 is the Year of the Horse.
As a rider, that was more than enough to make me curious.
I wanted to know what the Horse represents in the Chinese zodiac, and when I discovered t...
As riders, we don’t get to choose the weather but we can choose how we prepare for it. Coaching outdoors means I’ve tested plenty of waterproofs, and I’ve found that Reincoat cons...
What if you could bring your horse away for a few days and give yourself time to concentrate on your training?
Sarah and I work together at Danesmoor to give riders the opportunit...
Trust is part of the conversation we have with our horses. We notice it in the moments when a horse stands beside us, content in the stillness, and when they recognise a change in ...
A note from 2026: I wrote this article in 2024 while I was enjoying a little virtual equestrian travel and learning about the Portuguese School of Equestrian Art. The original Drea...
Challenge Awards Northlands Stables Kenya
Five riders from the Northlands Stables near Nairobi are enjoying developing their riding and horse care skills with Coach Alison Kenward...
A note from 2026: I wrote this in 2024 while I was developing Heroes Riding Club and thinking about the values and culture I wanted to create around Equestrian Heroes. The ways rid...
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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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