Horsemanship Breakthroughs Podcast

Olivia Kelly (Towers): from Competitive Grand Prix Dressage to a Deeper Path of Horsemanship, Biomechanics, Self-Discovery, & Motherhood.


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In the latest episode of The Horsemanship Breakthroughs Podcast, I am joined by Olivia Kelly (Towers) @towers432, who shares her incredible story of being a successful professional Grand Prix Dressage Rider to finding the world of horsemanship and biomechanics. In this episode, we discuss:

 

  • How her career as a Grand Prix dressage rider has evolved over the years leading her to find horsemanship thanks to two special but difficult horses - FJ and Wilf.
  • The conflict she experienced whilst navigating top dressage competition and learning horsemanship.
  • Her drastic mindset shift thanks to self-development.
  • A huge turning point - that lead to a mental breakdown and agoraphobia and how she overcame it.
  • Becoming a mum and how that influenced her as a person and a rider.
  • Mum guilt and how it affects her
  • Changes she’d like to see in equestrian sports
  • What she’s studying now and her personal horse goals going forwards
  • Plus so much more!

  • 🔗 LINKS MENTIONED IN TODAY’S EPISODE:

     

    • Olivia’s Website: https://www.oliviatowersdressage.com/
    • Olivia’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/towers432/
    • Olivia’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/OliviaTowersDressage
    • Olivia’s Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/27dhLJj00IDbDAc8llwEcT


      • Horse Mums Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/938509415066034
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        Keywords: Horsemanship, Rider Biomechanics, Positive Reinforcement, Horse Training, Liberty Training, Postpartum Riding Fitness, Equine Welfare, Ethical Horse Training, Groundwork Exercises, Enrichment for Horses, Clicker Training, Horse & Rider Connection, Strength & Mobility for Riders, Return to Riding Program, Balanced Riding, Harmony with Horses, Horse Behavior & Communication, Holistic Horsemanship, Ethical Riding Practices, Mindful Horsemanship, Classical Dressage, Softness & Lightness, Rider Posture & Alignment, Core Strength for Riders, Horse Agility, Bitless Riding, Bareback Riding, Young Horse Development, Confidence Building for Riders, Problem-Solving in Horse Training

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