Do you want to:
Ride with more
Confidence, Focus, and Joy?
PERFORM AS WELL AT SHOWS AS YOU DO AT HOME,
every time?
Join the Forging Ahead Academy!
The Academy is an online membership for equestrians who are ready to level up their mental game.
Learn to train your mind with the same dedication you train your horse.
Because successful riding isn’t just about training your horse — it’s about training your mind to ride with clarity, courage, and joy.
What's Holding you Back?
You train hard. You practice. You invest in clinics, coaching, and your horse’s care.
But when it’s showtime… your heart races, your hands sweat, and your focus slips....
Maybe you.....
Feel anxious before you even get in the saddle
Struggle with self-doubt, even though you’ve put in the work
Ride better at home than you do in competition
Beat yourself up when things don’t go to plan
Worry about letting down your horse, your coach, or yourself ....?
It’s time to train your mind like you train your horse.
Inside the Academy, you’ll discover mental skills used by top athletes and adapted for equestrians of all levels. With support, structure, and strategies, you’ll learn how to:
Master your nerves and ride with calm confidence
Build rituals and routines that set you up for success in competition
Stay focused under pressure (even when everyone’s watching)
Reframe mistakes and bounce back stronger after setbacks
Develop a positive mindset that fuels both you and your horse
Connect more deeply with your horse by being fully present in every ride
Who is the Academy For?
This space is for equestrians who are:
Tired of riding with self-doubt and anxiety
Ready to start believing in themselves again
Committed to building mental strength, not just physical skill
Wanting to perform with confidence in high-pressure moments
Looking for a calm, supportive space to grow and experience the joy of riding again
looking to challenge themselves, overcome self-doubt and develop focus skills
Young, ambitious junior riders
"more mature", passionate riders
Semi-professional riders and trainers
If this sounds like you, then welcome. You’re in the right place.
Real Rider Transformations:
"It’s been a journey of self-discovery… I really look forward to our fortnightly meetings with Linda and the rest of the gang – they are the little carrot which keep me going forward." – Janice
"I am my own worst enemy… but after working through the Academy material, my show last weekend was really great. My horse is more motivated too." – Louise
"I joined hoping to become a braver rider. What I’ve gained is so much more. My coach, staff, and family have noticed the difference. I’ll be forever grateful." – Fiona
"The Academy gave me tools I didn’t know I needed. I ride with more calm and connection than ever before." – Sarah
"Knowing I have support every month keeps me grounded. I love the Toolbox Talks—they’re like a mental reset button!" – Rachel
"I used to feel anxious every competition day. Now, I have rituals that calm me and I actually enjoy competing!" – Emma
Join the Academy NOW for the monthly price of
R500 OR £50
Stay as long as you like and leave anytime—there are no long-term contracts.
MEET THE FOUNDER & CEO
I'm Linda Hennings -
— lifestyle and sports performance coach, lifelong rider, and the founder of The Forging Ahead Academy.
With a Diploma in Practitioner Coaching (DIPC), certifications in Enneagram and Process-Oriented Psychology, and years of corporate coaching experience, I help equestrians like you step out of your comfort zone and into new achievements.
But this isn’t just theory. I know what it feels like to struggle with confidence. After years as a competitive endurance athlete and triathlete, I returned to riding only to discover that talent, tack, and training weren’t enough. Anxiety and self-doubt were sabotaging my performance — and my partnership with my horse.
So I applied everything I knew from high-performance coaching to the unique challenges of equestrians. The result? A proven toolkit for riders who want to compete (and ride) with clarity, courage, and joy.
You’ve trained your horse. Now it’s time to train your mind.
The Forging Ahead Academy is your key to confidence, focus, and joy in the saddle — no matter your age, discipline, or goals.
Monthly membership: R500 (South Africa) 🇿🇦 | £50 (UK) 🇬🇧
UNLOCK YOUR FULL POTENTIAL.
ACHIEVE YOUR RIDING GOALS.
Join the Forging Ahead Academy today and unleash your true equestrian potential
Click below to send me an email - subject: YES, I WANT TO JOIN THE ACADEMY.
BLACK FRIDAY SPECIALS:
Join before 3 December and receive your personalised enneagram assessement and an hour's individual coaching session, FREE!
Call +44 78 5989 6127
WhatsApp +27 83 7437203
Email: l [email protected]
Site: www.forgingahead.co.za
www.forgingahead.uk
