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 Society, I remember thinking of it as a organisation for “grown ups”.. Later still when it was time...

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 population of horses. At the centre of my world as a Coach, Rider and human being you will always find horses. ...

Riding in the indoor arena is a luxury I’m thankful for every day. There are beautiful trees and a plentiful walnut tree offers a treat for Salvation and the other horses. Of course we also have a resident squirrel population but I digress! This blog post is about the nuances of connection,...

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, motivated by instinct, the behaviours of their friends and the routine of their day. 
Does it worry you...

Building a website that represents You and shares the brand story, ethos and key messages for your audience is easier than you think. My formula doesn’t require a great deal of tech knowledge or experience of building websites. If you can create a post for social media and long to have a...

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 British Horse Society, an organisation that has played a key part in my education and identity as a horsewoman. 
To...

How do you stay motivated to school on those days when you might be finding some elements of training a challenge? How do you make sure that riding is fun for both you and your horse and that you can make steady progress towards achieving your goals when you ride? 
Regular readers of my blog...

We all have those days when we feel stuck.. Sometimes the overwhelming emotions strike because our horse for whatever reason is confused or overwhelmed too. 
Tension and uncertainty can creep into our riding time and leave us a little lost.

First it’s important to recognise that...

Have you been thinking lately about how to ride at your best? Are you confident that you know what this means for you and your horse? How will you make sure your riding time is fun for both of you?

I created a quick and easy quiz to help riders explore different coaching options and to introduce...

Building a Rider Profile is a valuable way to remind ourselves of our Rider Identity. We are celebrating our personal rider strengths with a simple process that can help us to plan our schooling sessions. This exercise can help us connect with our values and beliefs as we explore our vision of...

 When it’s time for a schooling session our thoughts often turn to what we need to do to get better. It’s important that you think about the exercises your horse can do and include those early in the session to build confidence before you introduce the challenging ones. Try to...

Rider With A Plan  is a 12 week programme created by Equestrian Coach Alison Kenward. Learn how to step up a level with new exercises for you and your horse that will guide and challenge you to make a difference. 
Rider With A Plan will prepare you to arrive in the arena with your...