NEWS & STORIES
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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…
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Riders Minds Honoured with The King’s Award for Voluntary Service
Riders Minds has been awarded The King’s Award for Voluntary Service – the highest award a local voluntary group can receive in the UK and the equivalent of an MBE.
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World Mental Health Day: Protecting Your Mental Health with Riders Minds
World Mental Health Day: Protecting Your Mental Health with Riders Minds Friday 10th October, marks World Mental Health Day, and with the theme of ‘Protect and Support’, Riders Minds are reminding all equestrians that looking after and protecting your mental health is just as important as caring for your physical wellbeing, as they share some important tips. Mental Health Expert and Riders Minds website content creator, Sylvia Bruce said, “At Riders Minds, we understand that the pressures of life, both in and out of the saddle, can sometimes feel overwhelming. As equestrians, we are often excellent at looking after our…
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Mental Health Awareness module for BD Coaches
New mental health awareness module for coaches.
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93.3% have experienced kindness in the equestrian community
Kindness in the equestrian community
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Emotional Labour in Equestrian Coaching
Ellie Halsey explored equestrian coaches’ experiences of emotional labour in the industry.