Your Equestrian Dreams
How Do You Communicate With Your Horse When You Ride? after riding seasons Sep 20, 2026

Have you ever finished riding your horse smiling because you understood each other, and then felt that same connection the next time you ride?

It’s so exciting when you and your h...

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Why Does My Horse… or How Does My Horse…? after riding rider know how Jul 04, 2026

After a ride, while I'm making my horse comfortable, my mind is full of ideas, questions, emotions and fragments of the feel of the ride.

I'm just as interested in these thoughts ...

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Look in the mirror after riding between rides Jun 01, 2026

Reflection is not a pause in progress. It is how progress becomes visible.

It gives you the chance to remember what happened when you rode, to think about what pleased you, what h...

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How Do You Know You’re Making Progress With Your Horse? after riding schooling Jul 25, 2022

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 ...

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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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