NEWS & STORIES
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Actions make a difference
Actions make a difference Take action and change the conversation. Mental Health Awareness Week, is a brilliant initiative to get people talking, but at Riders Minds we believe that conversations about mental health and well-being are just as important all year round. Riders Minds is encouraging everyone in the equestrian community to Take Action and pledge their support. Help us reach 1,000 pledges. Whether you are a rider, coach, yard owner, brand, business, or supporter of the equestrian world – here is how you can play a part. Individuals You do not need a huge platform to make a difference.…
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It’s good to talk… but WHY don’t we?
It’s good to talk… but WHY don’t we? The old slogan says, ‘it’s good to talk’, but, why don’t we? You’ll have your own thoughts I’m sure. However, ‘usual suspects’ include shame, stigma, perceived weakness, fear of discrimination, impact on job, career, and relationships, embarrassment, cultural differences, and many more, across many levels. Bias, prejudice, misunderstanding, ignorance, derogation, incomprehension often exists too. Thinking about my own experience many years ago, why wouldn’t I talk? Interestingly, stigma or discrimination weren’t reasons, but these were some: Fear of failure. I already believed I was a failure. For me, ‘not coping’ was weakness…
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Coaching for Change – Be the change this April
Coaching for Change – Be the change this April This April, Riders Minds are searching for equestrian coaches to come together to make a positive difference by pledging just a few hours of their time, in conjunction with #StressAwarenessMonth. By giving just a few hours of your time, you can help support the mental health and wellbeing of equestrians everywhere. Every contribution, big or small, helps create real change. Coaches are often at the heart of their communities. With your #CoachingForChange support, we can help equestrians better manage stress, break down stigma around mental health, and ensure more people know…
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New research highlights the need for vastly improved concussion awareness within equestrian sport
Concussion awareness needs to improve within equestrian sport, Amelia Collins shares her research.
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Finding my voice again: How reaching out for support helped me through yard bullying
Finding my voice again: How reaching out for support helped me through yard bullying I’ve always believed that the yard should be a place of peace and enjoyment, a small corner of the world where the smell of hay, the sounds of horses eating their hay, and the company of horses could quiet everything else going on in life. For years, that’s exactly what it was for me. My yard was my sanctuary. Then, slowly and almost without me realising, it became somewhere I dreaded going. It started subtly. There was no big argument, no falling out or anything I…
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New partnership strengthens mental health support for grooms across the UK
New partnership strengthens mental health support for grooms across the UK The British Grooms Association (BGA) and Riders Minds are pleased to announce a strengthened partnership to enhance mental health support for grooms working within the equestrian industry. From today, all calls to the BGA’s Grooms Minds support line will be directed to the expert mental health team at Riders Minds, ensuring members receive the highest level of specialist, confidential support, delivered by a team who not only specialise in mental health but also understand the unique pressures of the industry. This joint initiative ensures that BGA members continue to…