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...
Every horse is an individual, and that gives us plenty of reasons to be creative.
When we train our horses, we are continually asking questions. Sometimes we change the exercise, ...
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...
A note from 2026: When I first wrote this article in 2022, Reincoat was called Equicoat. I’m still an ambassador today, so I’ve updated the article with their new name and my curre...
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...
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...
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 cours...
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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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