Why Equestrian Motivation Dips and How to Get It Back
Have you ever woken up, looked out at the weather, and realised you’ve completely lost your riding mojo? You know what I mean, that spark of motivation that used to […]
Have you ever woken up, looked out at the weather, and realised you’ve completely lost your riding mojo? You know what I mean, that spark of motivation that used to […]
(And What That Means for You) For years, my world was defined by the tangible. As a research biochemist with a PhD in invertebrate endocrinology, I spent my days deep […]
Have you ever noticed how your horse seems to sense your mood before you even touch the reins? Or how some rides flow effortlessly while others feel tense, no matter […]
It’s absolutely fascinating how our physical alignment directly affects our mental alignment, and vice versa. There is a constant, two-way conversation between your body and your brain that dictates your […]
As riders, we’re all familiar with triggers. In everyday life, we use the word “trigger” to describe something that sets us off emotionally. It might be a memory, an unpleasant incident, […]
When Your Mind Won’t Switch Off: How to Break the Cycle of Overthinking Have you ever found yourself stuck in a mental loop, replaying the same thoughts over and over—long […]
If you’ve been looking for a neuroscience-backed excuse to enjoy some chocolate, consider this your official permission slip! But this isn’t just about indulgence, although who doesn’t love, love, love chocolate, I […]
What Your Body is Trying to Tell You Have you ever experienced a persistent ache in your neck, shoulders, or back — one that lingers far longer than it should […]
If you’re an equestrian who’s been thinking about getting to grips with mindset—your own or others’—and you’ve heard hints and whispers about equestrian NLP, Time Line Therapy® or Hypnotherapy, you […]
Today, I want to share with you a fascinating book that I stumbled upon recently. Despite being a number of years old, its insights remain just as relevant today as […]
In the last blog, we talked about the importance of flexibility when it comes to focus. Whether it’s a narrow or broad focus, internal or external, being able to switch […]
Focus is crucial in all areas of life, but for equestrians, it’s an essential skill that can make or break your performance. Whether you’re schooling, jumping, or simply hacking, your […]