Rider fitness and confidence
Breathing all wrong, and the other habits horses forgive
Ciara Glaisher treats horses and their riders as one system. This week: the breathing habit most of us picked up at school, and what it does in the saddle.
Rider fitness and confidence
Riders fuss endlessly over their horse's fitness and almost entirely ignore their own. This is the other half of the partnership: the rider's body and the rider's head, and how often they turn out to be the same subject. Strength work, physiotherapy, breathing and position, and the nerve that goes after a fall. Adult riders are told confidence is a willpower problem. The evidence doesn't agree.
Rider fitness and confidence
Paramedic Advice for Horse Riders
This week’s episode is perhaps one of the most important safety conversations we’ve ever had on the podcast. Anna Louise is joined by Mike Elkins from the South Central Ambulance Service to discuss the reality of horse riding accidents and, crucially, how to prepare for them. Mike is
Rider fitness and confidence
The Horse That Chose Me
Sometimes the most broken horse becomes your greatest teacher.
Rider fitness and confidence
Looking Through Their Ears Again: Aisling Byrne's Remarkable Journey Back to the Saddle
From 'You'll Never Walk Again' to International Show Jumping: An Equestrian's Extraordinary Comeback Story
Rider fitness and confidence
Riding with Confidence: What Your Horse Needs First
With the right mindset, preparation, and training approach, you can cultivate a calm, connected partnership with your horse, even in the face of unpredictable environments.
Rider fitness and confidence
Compassionate Mind, Compassionate Horsemanship
An introduction to the psychology of compassion