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Why You Feel Nervous Before You Even Put Your Foot in the Stirrup

Why You Feel Nervous Before You Even Put Your Foot in the Stirrup

Linda Hennings
Published on: 13/04/2026

Why do the nerves start before you even get on? This blog explores pre-loading anxiety in riders and shares simple, practical tools to help you feel calmer, more focused, and in control before you ride.

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Introducing The Champion Zone

Introducing The Champion Zone

Linda Hennings
Published on: 10/02/2026

Introducing the Champion Zone of Peak Performance: The state you ride and compete from matters

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When Effort Replaces Balance

When Effort Replaces Balance

Linda Hennings
Published on: 27/01/2026

Trying harder can look like commitment — and feel like survival. This article looks at what happens when effort replaces balance, and why finding centre is often what allows us to move forward.

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The Most Difficult Question You’ll Ever Ask Your Mirror

The Most Difficult Question You’ll Ever Ask Your Mirror

Linda Hennings
Published on: 21/01/2026

Are you coachable? Or are you just paying for lessons? The answer is usually found in the "shaky" parts.

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