I am a great fan of taking part in Online Dressage Competitions. The beauty of this type of competition is its accessibility. I’ve mentioned in a previous blog that I see the challenge of dressage competition as performing the tests in the arena with my horse and that the challenge is...

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 ambitious goal to compete in a walk trot test even though the thought of trotting seemed impossible and riding into...

The Rider With A Plan programme was created to help horse riders to overcome doubt, confusion and uncertainty. Read on to find out the No 1 reason why I believe horse riders are so resilient.  
Horse Owners are no stranger to challenges and the need to be adaptable, ready to drop everything...

This course will help you put an end to those moments when you are wondering what to do in the arena. Those uncertain times when you think that there has to be more to schooling than yet another circle. This course is going to give you the tool kit you need to learn how to put together schooling...

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? 
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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...

White Peach is my favourite fruit so whenever Haagen Dazs include this delicate flavour I know I want to try it. It’s an ideal treat for a Sunday supper time after a day enjoying quiet time. 
How do you treat yourself? I like to window shop with Naylors and plan my wardrobe refresh....

How can you balance your horse life? What does this look like to you? Is it about making sure both you and your horse have all that you need to maintain your health and wellbeing? Is it about managing the expectations and demands you face from work, from family, from an incredibly full daily...