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“Helping Equestrians Build Confidence & Resilience Through Coaching & Online Courses. Specializing in Neurodiverse Riders.

With 15+ years of experience and a Master’s in Equine Science, I help riders overcome mental barriers and achieve results.

06/10/2025

💡 Monday Motivation: What Really Drives Us 💡

Motivation is what gets us moving — but not all motivation is the same.

✨ Extrinsic motivation comes from outside rewards: rosettes, praise, money, ticking off a list. It can feel exciting in the short term, but often fades once the reward is gone.

✨ Intrinsic motivation comes from within: the joy of learning, the satisfaction of progress, the connection you feel with your horse. This kind of motivation lasts — because it’s rooted in your values and your “why.”

🐴 Horses don’t care about rosettes or scores — they care about how we show up for them each day. When we’re motivated by curiosity, compassion, and connection, we create training that’s sustainable, kind, and fulfilling for both horse and rider.

So this Monday, instead of asking “What do I want to achieve?”, try asking:
👉 “Why do I want this, and how will it feel to get there?”

💜 When your motivation comes from the inside, it fuels you far longer than any prize ever could.

04/10/2025

🌿 Saturday Pause 🌿

Saturdays often feel busy — ponies to see, yards to visit, jobs to catch up on. But it’s also a lovely chance to pause and check in with ourselves and our horses.

🐴 Horses don’t know it’s Saturday — they simply respond to how we show up in the moment. If we bring calm, presence, and patience, they reflect it back to us.

💜 This weekend, give yourself permission to slow down, enjoy the little things, and notice the moments of connection that really matter.

✨ What’s one small joy your horse has given you this week?

02/10/2025

🚨🐴 Do You Have an Emergency Care Plan for Your Horse? 🐴🚨

When I was researching materials for delivering the BHS Challenge Awards: Horse Health, I came across a brilliant resource produced by the University of Nottingham and the British Horse Society — an Emergency Care Plan for horse owners.

This simple document is something every horse owner should have in place. It sets out:
✅ Who to contact in an emergency
✅ Your horse’s key health details
✅ What treatments you consent (or don’t consent) to
✅ Practical information to make sure your horse gets the right care if you can’t be there

Emergencies are stressful enough — having a clear plan takes away the guesswork and ensures your horse’s welfare always comes first.

💜 I’ll definitely be encouraging my learners to put one together as part of their horse health education.

👉 You can download the Emergency Care Plan here: https://www.bhs.org.uk/horse-care-and-welfare/ownership-loaning/owning-a-horse/emergency-decision-making/

This is one of those things we all hope we’ll never need — but being prepared makes a huge difference.

Have you got one in place for your horse yet?

30/09/2025

🥤 A Little Perspective… 🥤

Whenever you feel like you’re not making progress, remember this: in their very first year, Coca-Cola only sold 25 bottles.

Just 25.

Now look where they are.

It’s a reminder that slow starts don’t define the finish line. Whether it’s growing a business, building your confidence in the saddle, or deepening the connection with your horse — progress often begins quietly, with tiny steps that don’t feel world-changing at the time.

💜 The key is not to give up. Keep showing up, keep learning, and keep believing in the process.

🐴 Horses teach us this too — the smallest consistent efforts often lead to the biggest transformations.

✨ So if you’re doubting yourself today, hold on to this: slow growth is still growth.

28/09/2025

🍁 An Autumn Sunday Reflection 🍁

Autumn Sundays have a rhythm of their own. The mornings feel crisp, the light is golden, and the horses seem to enjoy the cooler air as much as we do.

It’s a season of change — leaves falling, routines shifting, days drawing in. And with change often comes reflection.

🐴 Horses remind us that slowing down is natural — they graze, pause, and simply be in the moment.
💜 For us, autumn can be an invitation to do the same. To take stock, to notice how far we’ve come this year, and to breathe before the rush of winter.

So today, on this autumn Sunday, give yourself a moment of stillness. Stand with your horse, or simply with a warm drink in hand, and let yourself appreciate the beauty of change.

✨ What’s one small thing you’re grateful for in this season of transition?

26/09/2025

🌀 The Importance of Processing 🌀

Processing is something we often overlook — in ourselves and in our horses.

For humans, processing means allowing time to absorb an experience, to make sense of it, and to let our emotions and thoughts catch up with what just happened. Without that pause, we move on too quickly, carrying tension, confusion, or unfinished learning.

For horses, processing looks like licking and chewing, a big sigh, blinking, or even just standing quietly. It’s their way of filing away the experience, working out what it means, and deciding whether it felt safe.

💜 The challenge is — as humans, we’re not always good at standing back and giving that time. We rush to the next exercise, the next answer, the next achievement. But in doing so, we rob both ourselves and our horses of the chance to truly learn and settle.

✨ What processing involves:

Time — quiet moments after activity

Space — not filling the silence, letting it unfold

Observation — noticing the subtle signs of relaxation or reflection

Trust — believing that growth happens in the pause, not just the doing

Next time you’re working with your horse (or even with yourself), try giving space for processing. It may look like “nothing happening” — but often, it’s where the deepest shifts take place.

24/09/2025

⏸️ The Power of Standing Still ⏸️

For many of us, standing still is one of the hardest things to do.

We live in a world that celebrates movement, action, and ticking off the next task. Horses, too, are often pushed to “do” rather than simply “be.” Yet standing still — whether in the saddle, beside our horse, or in our own life — asks something deeper of us.

🐴 For horses, standing still can mean trust, patience, and feeling safe enough to pause.
💜 For people, it means facing the quiet. Looking inward. Noticing what’s there when the noise stops.

And that can be uncomfortable. Because to stand still is to notice your breath, your thoughts, your feelings — all the things we often distract ourselves from.

But here’s the magic: when we allow stillness, we create space. Space for connection. For awareness. For growth.

✨ Next time you’re with your horse, try this:
Pause. Stand still. Breathe. Notice what comes up for both of you.

It might feel harder than riding a circle or jumping a fence — but it might also be the most powerful training you do together.

22/09/2025

☀️ Happy Monday, Equestrians! ☀️

A new week can feel like a fresh start — a chance to set small intentions, focus on progress, and celebrate the little wins along the way.

Remember:
🐴 Your horse doesn’t expect perfection, just presence.
💜 Confidence grows step by step, not all at once.
🌱 Even tiny changes in mindset can make a big difference in how you and your horse feel together.

So this week, give yourself permission to:
✨ Take one small step towards your goal.
✨ Notice and celebrate progress, however subtle.
✨ Be kind to yourself — because that kindness flows straight to your horse too.

Here’s to a week filled with calm rides, mindful moments, and the joy of simply being with your horse. 🌟

What’s one positive intention you’re setting for yourself this Monday? 💬

20/09/2025

🌸 Saturday Thoughts for the Equestrian Mums 🌸

Being a mum and an equestrian is a juggling act like no other. Some days it feels like you’re trying to balance nap times, meal times, work, and still somehow squeeze in a few precious minutes at the yard. 🐴👩‍👧

It’s easy to feel guilty — for not riding enough, for not being with your little one every second, or for wanting that bit of horse time just for you. But here’s the truth:

💜 Time with your horse isn’t selfish — it’s soul-filling.
💜 You’re showing your children what it means to have passions and responsibilities.
💜 Even the smallest horsey moments — a quick groom, a quiet cuddle over the stable door — count.

So today, if you find yourself caught between ponies and parenting, know that you’re not alone. You’re building resilience, showing love in many forms, and doing an amazing job at both.

✨ Here’s to the equestrian mums, finding connection in the chaos, and teaching the next generation that horses (and mums) are worth the time.

How are you balancing the mum/horse juggle this weekend? 🐎💬

18/09/2025

🤔 Are Horses (and Children) Manipulative?

It’s a phrase I hear often: “That horse is just being manipulative.” Or with children: “They’re just doing it for attention.”

But here’s the truth — neither horses nor children are manipulative in the way adults sometimes assume.

🐴 Horses respond to how safe they feel, to their environment, and to the clarity of communication they’re given. What might look like “manipulation” is usually a horse trying to express a need: discomfort, confusion, anxiety, or simply seeking connection.

👧 Children are much the same. Behaviour we might label as “manipulative” is often a way of communicating feelings they can’t put into words — testing boundaries, seeking reassurance, or responding to unmet needs.

When we reframe “manipulative” as “communicative,” we shift from frustration to curiosity.
✨ What is this behaviour telling me?
✨ What does this horse/child need in this moment?
✨ How can I respond in a way that builds trust and understanding?

By dropping the label, we create space for compassion, patience, and growth — in our horses, our children, and ourselves. 💜

What do you think — have you ever been told your horse or child was being manipulative? How did it feel when you looked deeper into what was really going on?

16/09/2025

🌿 The Power of Boredom 🌿

I love watching Finley grow and explore the world. But sometimes, in those quiet moments — when he’s watching lorries go by or playing with stones — I find myself feeling bored. My mind rushes ahead: all the jobs I need to do, all the things waiting on my list.

And yet… when I stop and allow myself to be still with him, I realise how much power there is in that space. ✨

It’s in those unhurried pauses that:
💭 We notice the little things
🧠 Our minds get chance to process and reset
💜 Connection deepens, because we’re truly present

Maybe the answer isn’t always more busyness. Maybe it’s learning to value the slower pace — with our children, with our horses, and with ourselves.

💬 Do you ever notice the magic in the “boring” moments?

14/09/2025

🌍 Parenting & Horses: A Parallel 🌍

💜 “Children and horses alike blossom when they are given time, kindness, and room to grow at their own pace.”

As both a parent and a coach, I see this truth play out daily. When I give Finley the space to process rather than pushing, he finds his way in his own time — calmer, happier, and more confident.

It’s the same with our horses. 🐴 Too much pressure, too soon, and we see resistance or stress. But with patience, clarity, and compassion, they have the chance to understand, to try, and to flourish.

✨ Progress doesn’t always mean “more, faster, now.” Sometimes the greatest growth happens in the quiet moments where we simply step back and allow learning to unfold.

💬 Do you notice this in your own parenting or horsemanship journey?

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Louise (Einchcomb) is an equine coach specialising in developing the correct rider mentality to build confidence and mental resilience using a combination of NLP, Hypnotherapy and Sports Psychology techniques.