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One student of the horse's never ending journey of self-improvement

28/03/2026

Who is she and why is she up and at ‘em at this ungodly hour??!!

Only the social pressure of a PT (thanks ) could get me out to the gym 😂

But why do you have a PT Lucy??? I hear you ask 😉

Because whilst I do have many skills, what I lack, as those closest to me will attest to, is the athleticism of a great horse rider!

Building is the most exciting project I’ve ever undertaken. Part of the core philosophy is understanding how to train in a balance of the emotional, physical and psychological needs of each individual horse.

At different times in the course of any horse’s training, one or another piece might take precedence, with all coming back together to build a physically, mentally and emotionally resilient partner and a joyful relationship.

Understanding the whole-horse-human picture has allowed me to develop a healthier relationship with myself as well. Instead of shame, discomfort, and fear fuelling my relationship with my physical skills, I can now meet myself with the same love and compassion that I feel with horses, and enter a journey of development with excitement, determination and curiosity….

At 8am on a Saturday, also a strong cup of coffee 😉

24/02/2026

Who knew Betty would make me a model…??

Winter horse fashion x iconic Beetle driver feat riding leggings, Pokeboo barefoot wellies, an old favourite jumper and sunglasses found on

Feeling young, foolish and happy 😊😎

Reckon I need to get me some of those neck scarves to complete some more looks 🤔👀 🛍️

31/01/2026

Mud queen incoming 😳😳😳 Rainy days are for spa days ☺️

Mane care for beautiful long haired girlies
Hoof care feat copper sulphate to ward off white line disease in wet weather
Some time in the ceramic cooler to dry off and stimulate blood flow before a good groom ☺️☺️☺️

All the while getting to grips with this weeks lessons ☺️ what a perfect Saturday afternoon!

27/01/2026

This is the face of a girl whose horse chose cardio today and is MUCH fitter than her 🤪

Honestly can’t be prouder of Mijas for choosing to up the energy today though 😁 💃💃💃

15/01/2026

4am finish 🚑, 9pm start, grey skies, no coffee until the evening?

Time for a decadent breakfast to match this heavy day 👌 whole foods from and to feed the body ✅

Graduating a year of FREE mental health therapy from - so thankful for our NHS, giving me the ability to find joy in EVERY day, no matter what flavour, caring for my mind ✅

Curling up in bed to watch this week’s teaching from ’s latest online course, and still reeling over the INCREDIBLE sessions Mijas and I have so far this week 🦄💖, absolute food for the soul ✅

Learning to love all the days, even the heavy ones ✅

13/01/2026

“Don’t worry about this”, “we don’t really know why he does this”, “it’s just in his make-up” “maybe he’s just playful”

It’s really just not good enough. Pushing horses to this reflects badly on all equestrian sports. We must come together to improve the boundaries and increase our expectations for welfare.

If this was a human athlete behaving this way before a race there would be no doubt about how strongly they did not wish to participate.

Horses are not machines.

31/12/2025

Leaving Lawrence behind in 2025 breaks my heart but I know that this chapter has been waiting to bloom for so long. Mijas carried me through this year and now it’s time to see how deep we can go together. There is SO much to come in 2026, I can’t wait 🙏❤️‍🩹🥰

23/11/2025

WE MADE IT TO THE TOP 10!!!!!

just notified us that Horseman’s Log: Conversations from the Field has hit the TOP 10 podcasts in the UK for pets and animals on !!!

WOOHOO!

Thank you so much to everyone who has been listening so far! If you’d like to join our listeners you can find Conversations from the Field on , and , or by visiting:

www.equinibria.com
OR
www.equisentientcoaching.com

21/11/2025

WE ARE LIVE!!!!!

Today I’m SO excited to share the launch of something that has been months in the making…

🎙️ Horseman’s Log: Conversations from the Field: a new podcast exploring deep, honest conversations about horsemanship, connection, learning, and what it means to build truly meaningful partnerships with horses.

In the first series, The Sentient Horse, join me for a candid, intimate conversation with Rachael Beesley of as we explore the horse-human partnership through Rachael’s unique lens of animal communication. We explore what horses are really looking for from us, and dig down into the “how” of connecting with horses.

You can now listen on , , and , or directly through our websites.

🦄 Horseman’s Log has been by my side for almost a decade, and I am DELIGHTED to be expanding my horse horizons with the birth of , the new home of Horseman’s Log, where some incredibly exciting content is in the pipeline already, bringing evidence-based horsemanship and more to your pocket!

Visit www.equinibria.com to satisfy your curiosity, and for now, treat yourself to Conversations from the Field with Rachael and I to join you on these winter horsey days!

Thank you to everyone who has supported this journey so far, and to the incredible horses who continue to shape every lesson we learn.

💖 I hope you enjoy the conversations as much as we loved creating them. Building this first series with Rachael has been such a pleasure and I am so incredibly excited to be here posting this today!

This is just the start ✨

🎧Listen now:

: https://open.spotify.com/show/2CuHYylhGY65fbb71iYwMm?si=LqBO9uQFSM-bkWN-EB4UoQ

: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/horsemans-log-conversations-from-the-field/id1854477103

: https://q4k0kx5j.r.us-east-1.awstrack.me/L0/https:%2F%2Fmusic.amazon.co.uk%2Fpodcasts%2F6b997cb8-272d-462a-82f4-51cf0321c9dc/1/0100019aa41c5c1a-7c6025da-7813-4271-9d67-646c08d8ea08-000000/ft3sxRIu1mt1wNQphJipIed_2kw=453

14/10/2025

What a life 🦄

Riding leggings are
Crop top is
Vibe is all mine 😘

12/10/2025

A day at the spa and a chance to finally pick up Elsa Sinclair’s book…? YES PLEASE.

I’ve been riding a strange vehicle these last months, one which is taking a physical journey towards new achievements every day, setting new records, breaking boundaries and building on many projects.

Yet as my journey continues and I observe these successes through the windshield with delight and a soft smile, there is a warning light beeping incessantly and flashing on the dashboard telling me that I am in terrible danger, that I am driving towards catastrophe, and that I need to turn around NOW. I know this warning now to be a ghost in the system (somewhat literally ). An electrical fault that had my vehicle in the garage for almost two decades whilst I wrung my hands and fretted over what it meant. Now I know. It’s fear, it’s excitement, it’s desire, it’s hope, it’s longing.

I’ve been practicing driving with the warning light on recently. It feels terribly dangerous to me, yet also kind of exciting, like a daredevil at the local fair! So far, success has prevailed, despite the bumps and stones!

Pushing forward into new worlds IS terrifying, but so is it beautiful beyond anything that is already known.

Taking this time for myself today to just BREATHE, stop and pick up a book that I have been so excited to read is yet another stop on the journey. Today we pull in to a motel, refuel and recalibrate before pressing on.

If you’re curious about what more is out there with horses, curious about the psychology of training without force, or just curious about why i’m so obsessed with this way of life, I suggest you find a copy of Elsa’s book.

As I am reading I am finding my centre, finding my inner compass, and finding clarity on my intentions and my philosophy to guide me as I move forwards.

It’s a whole new world out there beyond your wildest dreams…!

(Special thank you to my darling for this lovely birthday break 🥰)

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