Yay, it's February and it's getting lighter! It’s often a month of mixed emotions as we try to get our head around the start of another New Year. I am trying to learn to set myself targets that I really believe I can reach given enough time.

The irony is not lost on me that I am going to talk about the stress caused by social media whilst posting it on social media! Bare with me...I'm not saying it is all bad, just that we could consider how we could use it better.

In this blog I’m going to talk about getting out of your comfort zone and tackling the feelings of imposter syndrome – something I have spent most of my life avoiding!

Is mental relaxation of our horse important in the scales of training? Where would it fit?

Life lessons from Tokyo Olympics and sport. Inspirational quotes and more!

I explain what groundwork means to me and how I use it every day with the horses I train and work with.

  Why do you ride/compete or whatever you do with your horse? What is the meaning for you? When was the last time you asked yourself that question? Is the answer different now to when you started?

Being aware of your own mental health is as important as taking notice of others. 'Be Kind' applies to both. The mind is a powerful tool. Learning how to use it is time well spent.

When things aren't going to plan, try to start again from where you are. Accepting where you are is a good start.