Claire Drey-Brown’s we need to talk blog: how to deal with things when they’re not going well
‘If you haven’t experienced this, you’re lying,’ says Claire (pictured)
Sports psychology
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3 ways to help you achieve peak performance
Zoe Taylor and Camilla Henderson, who are both sport and performance psychology consultants, shed light on how we as riders can achieve our optimal competition mindset, how to apply key mental skills to our performance and how to thrive under pressure
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How to conquer competition nerves: real riders review expert tips
There is a wealth of tips on how to combat competition nerves online, but do they work for everyone? Rachel Fraser spoke to real riders who reviewed what works, and what doesn’t, for them
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Tales from Tryon: gold medallist talks about the ‘battle to overcome my own mind’
Adrienne Sternlicht, who was part of the gold medal-winning US showjumping team last week, talks about the mental struggles she been through with her riding
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7 ways to combat negative thoughts when it comes to your riding
While we can control how much money and time we spend on fitness, training and equipment, what do you do as a rider when your mindset starts to fail you and negative thinking sets in?
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Why prioritising sleep could boost your results (and how to get more of it)
The well-being of our equine athletes might be our number one priority, but the power of a rider’s sleep for boosting performance in the saddle should not be underestimated. Here’s how to get some more time in the land of nod...
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Can riders suffer from PTSD?
You might think that PTSD is something reserved for those who have been in battle, but it’s a lot more common in equestrian sport than you might think
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Been attacked on social media? Top tips for dealing with aggressive keyboard warriors
As social media has continued to grow in popularity, so have keyboard warriors. But what can you do about them?
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Elite sport ‘isn’t all roses’: top showjumper talks frankly about the pressure
Current world number two showjumper Mclain Ward shares the struggles he has faced caused by the pressure of his sport — and how he has learnt to cope with it over the years
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How sports psychology helped an eventer overcome her rotational fall demons
Performance and sport psychologist Camilla Henderson explains how she helped three-star eventer Harriet Dickin get back on track following a rotational fall
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Sweating palms? Racing heart? 7 signs you have over-horsed yourself
After years of fearlessly riding other people's 'project' horses, Victoria Brant was finally in a position to buy her own horse. But after opting for a four-year-old warmblood, she quickly realised she had made a mistake...
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Careers week: 8 equestrian courses to fit around your day job
Wondering how to make the most of those long, dark evenings before the clocks go forward? Give your CV a boost with an equestrian course that fits around your day job, says Hanna Lindon
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Had a fall? 6 things you need to know
Horse & Hound spoke to sports psychologist Dr Inga Wolframm to discover the science behind the mental state riders can often find themselves in following a fall
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How can a sports performance coach help your competition performance?
Horse & Hound meets sports performance coach Danielle Olding to find out how taking a different approach to your riding can give you the edge in the competition world
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Sports psychology documentary to help competition riders
A short documentary on the use of sports psychology in dressage has been produced, which could help competition riders
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Riders needed for sports psychology survey
Researchers at Kingston University are looking for riders who compete regularly to complete an online 15min questionnaire
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How horse riders can use adrenalin
Why do riders regularly risk life and limb to event, hunt and team chase?
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Ask H&H: Lightning Process training
How the training programme involving osteopathy, neuro-linguistic programming (NLP), hypnotherapy, self-hypnosis and life coaching can help improve riding confidence
