The Horse
The needs and wishes of horses will always come first. At the centre of equestrian sport and leisure, the community of horse lovers and the horse industry is our beloved...
Fresh from our August Dressage Anywhere debut I was ready to compete again and to return to the test arena feeling more confident. I decided this month to enter a Veteran Class and...
The startling truth is that your horse likely does not have an interest in your hopes and ambitions. It’s highly likely that your horse is focussed on living their best horse life,...
Today is a day of thankfulness and reflection. This is a personal remembrance for a Queen who has shaped the nation I am proud to live in and love. The Queen was patron to The Brit...
When I first began riding Salvation it was on the lead rein and I managed one circuit of the school before the pain became too intense to cope with. It was that week that I set an ...
Horse owners are no stranger to challenges and the need to be adaptable, ready to drop everything at a moment’s notice to respond to the needs of their horse.
The speed bumps in o...
I first came across the phrase dopamine dressing through Pinterest Predicts in 2022. Pinterest was already one of my favourite places to explore ideas and create digital mood board...
Horse riders love to ride. More importantly, though, they love spending time with their horses: hanging out, sharing their space and energy, and making sure they have everything...
Hygge may not have a direct translation, but it is often described as a feeling of comfort, contentment and enjoying the here and now. For horse riders, some of its principles ma...
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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A place for riders to learn, think about the moments they share with their horses and explore between rides.