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...
Equestrian Heroes has been designed as an online equestrian centre supporting riders between rides.
Inside you will find different places to explore, designed to help you continue...
Today we are recognising the Year of the Horse.
Energy. Drive. Adventure.
A year of movement. A year of courage.
What does that mean for you as a rider?
Consider the everyday mom...
Celebrating 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, a site dedicat...
When I ride, the first thing I think about is my horse and the space we’re about to share.
I want to understand how he’s feeling.
I want to meet him where he is, not where I wish h...
Welcome to 2026.
A new year often arrives with a lot of expectation attached to it. Ideas. Plans. A sense that we should already be moving forward.
Before any of that, I want to ...
Your Christmas Gift for 2025
As the year draws to a close, I wanted to share a Christmas gift with you.
This season often brings a mixture of celebration, reflection and the sens...
Christmas gives us a little more space.
Space to slow down.
To sit with a book.
To think about riding without needing to be in a hurry.
Whether you settle down to read on Christmas...
If you’ve ever wished you could get a second pair of eyes on your schooling, keep momentum between lessons, or feel clear on what to work on next… then my new Micro-Coach Review mi...
Every November, the equestrian community is swept up in Black Friday; the excitement, the offers, the search for the perfect upgrade. It’s a fun moment in the calendar, and I’m the...
Running an equestrian business is rewarding, but it can also be intense.
Most coaches, instructors, yard owners, and equine professionals spend so much time supporting horses and ri...
As the nights draw in and the mornings turn frosty, the riding doesn’t stop but it often changes pace. Winter is the perfect time to reflect, reconnect, and be inspired by the sto...
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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.
