There is a new course in the classroom - details and link in first comment. However, lets consider what judgment is first... The Quiet Judgements We Make in the Horse World and How to Let Them Go The horse world is full of opinions. Strong ones. Often delivered with the confidence of someone who once read half a Facebook comment thread. We judge how people ride. How they train. How often they ride. What they feed, rug, jump, hack, rest, compete, or choose not to do. And here is the uncomfortable bit. We are not just judged. We judge too. Often without meaning to. Often without noticing. Judgement usually shows up when we feel unsafe in our own choices. When someone does it differently, our brain starts running old programmes. It quickly searches for meaning, and if it cannot find safety, it creates certainty instead. That is where judgement sneaks in. It is not cruelty. It is your nervous system trying to protect you. But judgement has a cost it tightens communities. It limits learning. And it keeps riders stuck in patterns of doubt, comparison, and overthinking. From an NLP perspective, every rider is operating from their own model of the world. Their experiences, beliefs, past falls, past wins, horses they have loved, horses they have lost, all shape how they see what is “right”. Same arena, completely different internal map. So how do we work towards being less judgemental? First, we pause. That pause interrupts the old pattern. It gives your brain time to choose a different response instead of running on autopilot. Second, we swap judgement for curiosity. “What might this look like from their perspective?” “What do they know about their horse that I do not?” Curiosity softens the nervous system. It opens learning instead of closing ranks. Third, we notice our triggers. If someone else’s choices light you up emotionally, that is valuable information. Judgement often points us back to a part of ourselves that wants reassurance, safety, or permission.

If you’re new here, this post is your “how it all works” guide so you don’t feel lost on day one. Think of this space as part classroom, part community, part confidence-boosting zone. Let’s get you settled in 👇 🐎Step One - There’s a wealth of free content available to help you build confidence and enhance your riding skills, you will find this in the class room. Check it out now, here is where you find the good stuff. 🐎Step Two - Decide what you want to get out of this hub and what level of support & membership will work best for you. You can change plans both up and down with a click of a button - no minimum tie in period. 🐎Step Three - get connected, introduce yourself here, then check out the posts in the feed, find one you like, like it and comment. It’s how we build connection, all it takes is a little action on your part. The more you give the more you get back. This will also unlock more freebies in the classroom. yay! 🤍 House Rule Always be kind, supportive and non-judgemental. This is a confidence-building space. No silly questions. No put-downs. Ever. 🐎Step Four - check out the calendar and see when the next expert talk is, add it to your diary so you don’t miss it. Back recordings are available for a week or to purchase if you miss one. 🐎Step Five - reach out to me via DM if you’re not sure or need any help and support, it’s why I am here. I no longer have a horse myself, so I have the time to help you enjoy yours just that bit more. Horses and their riders are my passion. In this video, I’m excited show you around & introduce you to our Equine Experiences, a platform designed to bring the warm horsy camp feeling to riders everywhere, no matter where you are in the world. 🌍 Let’s make this community vibrant together!

If fear, nerves or self-doubt are holding you back in the saddle, the Rider Mind Mastery Programme will help you regain calm, confidence and control. Designed for riders who are ready to enjoy their time with their horse again, this course combines proven mindset techniques with practical tools you can use every day. Rebuild Your Confidence. Redefine Your Ride. Includes personal support and feedback from me. I will hold your hand if you need me too! Find out more here