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Zero to hero, back to zero, and finding the courage to begin again

Zero to hero, back to zero, and finding the courage to begin again

Linda Hennings
Published on: 23/10/2026

A very real story of losing confidence, facing setbacks and finding the courage to start again. Because your riding journey isn’t about never falling down — it’s about learning how to get back up.

The horse I lost, the grief I couldn't explain, and the Academy that grew from it

The horse I lost, the grief I couldn't explain, and the Academy that grew from it

Linda Hennings
Published on: 22/10/2026

Grief can bring you to your knees in a way that is hard to explain. Losing my heart horse was the single most difficult experience I have lived through. It has made me change the way I do almost everything.

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The Rider who Never thought she would Jump again

The Rider who Never thought she would Jump again

Linda Hennings
Published on: 19/10/2026

I was an anxious dressage rider, coming back to riding after 15 years out of equestrian sport. Jumping was not even on my radar....

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Your Best Performance Doesn’t Start When the Bell Rings.

Your Best Performance Doesn’t Start When the Bell Rings.

Linda Hennings
Published on: 09/06/2026

Let me tell you the story of the Yellow Stool, and why its relevant to your show preparation....

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