This week I was joined by top dressage rider, Henry Boswell, who talked about the highs and lows of being a professional rider, how to pick yourself up when self doubt creeps in, and resisting the urge to order take away cocktails!

What a humble, down-to-earth, but hugely knowledgeable guy Henry is - I hope you enjoy listening to this as much as I enjoyed recording it.

Disappointment is an odd thing. You're deflated, upset, annoyed, angry all at once. When you're involved with horses, it's something you have to learn to deal with. But if it's so common, why don't we talk about it more?

Joanna Thurman-Baker rode her first Grand Prix dressage test at the age of 20, on a self-produced horse. Not only is she an exceptional rider, she's also a gorgeous person. I've been social media buddies with Joanna for a good few years, but it was only very recently that we got to sit down together for a good old virtual chat! We talked about her injuries and how she recovered, as well as touching on a subject I feel very strongly about: social media hate.

Hope you enjoy!

Toni Clark, one of our Anti-Burnout Ambassadors, joined me for a chat one rainy Monday, and she totally cheered up my day, despite the heavy topic. It just goes to show talking about mental health doesn't have to be doom and gloom.

Toni was so refreshingly open about her own mental health struggles, and I'm sure there are plenty of people out there who can relate.

Check out Toni's Intagram: @the_cobby_chronicles

As an equestrian coach, I have conversations on the daily about goals. I love setting ambitious goals with my lovely clients, but one thing we always make sure of, is that they are REALISTIC...

But what's realistic for one person is unrealistic for another. And that doesn't just take ability into account. It's about how much energy you can put towards a goal.

Listen for Ali's take on this!

Website: theconsciousequestrian.net

email: [email protected]

Insta: @conscious_equestrian

Facebook: The Conscious Equestrian

Tor Leeding of TT Equine Coaching chats with me about why, as coaches, we'd really love riders to take better care of themselves, as well as how difficult it is to separate work from the rest of our lives!

Tor's website is ttequinecoach.co.uk

Meet strength and conditioning coach, Nardine Oakes of The Strong Rider, and hear her insights on the responsibilities of the rider towards the horse, how strength and conditioning ISN'T scary and how it can benefit ANY rider!

This episode is just Ali, founder and director of The Conscious Equestrian, talking about what she hopes The Conscious Equestrian will become, her burnout experience, and how she now manages to avoid it altogether!

Our first Anti-Burnout Ambassador and amateur rider, Laura Young, talks to Ali about the pressures of juggling a full time job, a horse and modern life.

Find Laura on Instagram: @gingerand_tonic

Our first ever podcast features Jenni Winter-Leach of Flying Changes Coaching. Jenni is an International Master Mindset and Performance Psychology Coach, Trainer and Award Winning Professional Speaker, and trains riders at ALL levels of equestrian sport to develop their mental performance and create real and lasting impact on their results. Jenni also coaches and supports Instructors and Trainers to continue delivering her methods after she has left.

We chat about what Burnout is, how it affects your body and brain and how to avoid it!