I am privileged to have connected to many equestrians throughout the time I have been blogging not least…


The Gift of Dressage Inspiration
“This book has completely recharged and refocused me. It is simply brilliant. I now know for sure that…

Hands Still Moving – Help Me
The Real Life Rider Series From our video coaching service we received the following question. “Can you see…

8 Tips To Help Your Brain Retain Instruction
Quite why I am unable to recreate all the good work I do when my coach is standing…

Make Contact, BUT Make It Useful
Developing a clear, non-verbal language with your horse means making a connection and this is where your dressage…

Celebrate the Small Wins
There I was, stood looking at the results board, whilst she grinned from ear to ear, chattering away…

On The Forehand
Here’s the thing – You simply cannot pull your horse up off the forehand, so if you have…

The Way We Think About Dressage Is Depressing
I know that there are two sides to every story and whilst I have very clear, definitive views…

5 Olympic Values That Shape What I Do
As we travel life’s arduous road, our life experiences help us shape and develop the core values we…

The Ultimate Guide to Canter to Trot Transitions
Riding good canter to trot transitions is a joy and a skill. In my experience the upwards…