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 ...
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...
Exploring how technology, coaching expertise and rider insight might work together in equestrian sport.
This was my first visit to The Dutch Masters. What stood out immediately wa...
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...
What can technology add to the conversation between horse, rider and coach?
That’s one of the things I’m looking forward to thinking about at The Dutch Masters in ’s-Hertogenbosch...
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...
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...
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 ...
Enjoy the time you spend schooling your horse.
Schooling is time with your horse: time to ride, learn, experiment and notice the small moments when something begins to come togeth...
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...
The bell will ring and soon you’ll be riding down the centre line.
Before you think about the judge or the movements ahead, think about how your horse is feeling.
Begin with your...
You finish your test and turn to the collective marks at the bottom of the sheet.
Your judge has given you a 6 — satisfactory — for impulsion.
What separated that 6 from a 7 — fa...
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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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