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From Fear to Freedom: Transforming Fear Into Confidence in the Saddle

From Fear to Freedom: Transforming Fear Into Confidence in the Saddle

Linda Hennings
Published on: 28/06/2025

Struggling with fear in the saddle? This blog explores how understanding, managing, and reframing fear can turn it into a powerful tool for growth, confidence, and freedom in your riding journey.

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Training the Skill You Keep Neglecting: Focus for Equestrians

Training the Skill You Keep Neglecting: Focus for Equestrians

Linda Hennings
Published on: 17/06/2025

Focus is a skill, not a talent. In today’s distracted world, equestrians must train it deliberately to ride their best. Don’t let lack of focus cost you in the ring—it’s time to train it.

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Another One Bites The Dust

Another One Bites The Dust

Linda Hennings
Published on: 28/03/2025

Making sense of real life riding experiences. Using Kolb’s Learning Model as a framework, the post explores how riders process traumatic experiences differently and highlights the importance of moving through all stages of learning to recover effectively.

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Do you have a Motivation Statement?

Do you have a Motivation Statement?

Linda Hennings
Published on: 18/03/2025

Motivation is what gets you out of bed in the mornings. Even on days when the clouds seem really dark and threatening. It can be both useful and comforting to develop a motivation statement that will remind you of all you love about riding, and what you aspire to in the sport. “Reminding yourself of your passion for the sport and your desire to accomplish your goals can help you overcome a challenging time,”

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