In 2024 I was invited to contribute to Your Horse Online, writing about subjects including horses that buck and the use of draw reins.
The brief was to bring my own experience to ...
To me every horse is an individual who deserves to be cherished, looked after and treated with kindness, empathy and patience. I often find myself thinking about our horse’s perspe...
The National Equine Show is back for a 2nd Year and I’m delighted to be returning in my Ambassador Role. Last year one of my favourite stands was created by E Rider. The team had ...
I competed Salvation in the Veteran Championships at Vale View. We presented Preliminary Test 17A in the 20 years and over class. The scene was set for a fun day with a very civili...
A note from 2026: I originally published this article on 24 September 2023 when Heroes Riding Club opened its doors. The club has evolved since then, and some of the programmes and...
Salvation ( stable name Humpty ) changed my life when he came out of retirement to help me with my rider rehabilitation. He took on the role of best horse friend very quickly and b...
I first entered Online Dressage International in September 2022. I liked the structure offering progressively more challenging tests. I opted for the Veteran Entry Level ( walk tro...
My goal was to explore if it might be possible to qualify for the BD Veteran Championships. After registering I looked up the qualification route. We would need 3 60% BD Scores. Th...
8 weeks have flown by. A lot of projects have come together nicely. I’ve completed some great CPD and Salvation (Humpty) and I have had the most marvellous May.
On March 27th I mad...
A note from 2026: I wrote this in February 2023 when ChatGPT was still very new to most of us. I was curious about what might happen if, instead of simply asking it to produce some...
What would you put on a life goals list?
You might think about places you would love to visit, something you would like to experience with your horse, a competition you would enjo...
I am forever thankful for the horses in my life. Looking back I remember the all consuming wish to have a pony of my own. Later on through Pony Club I got to know the British Horse...
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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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