NEWS & STORIES
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NEW: BD Learning Hub Module in Collaboration with Riders Minds
BD introduce a Mental Health and Wellbeing course to their learning hub.
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Burnout in the Equestrian Industry
Burnout researcher, Megan Lane, looks at burnout, how to recognise it and what can be done about it.
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Almost half of equestrians are experiencing a high level of burnout
Almost half of equestrians are experiencing a high level of burnout In 2024 Riders Minds helped to source participants for research, conducted by Megan Lane, looking at burnout in dual-career equestrians. The results have shown that 47% of those who participated are experiencing high levels of burnout. A mixed-methods study in a small sample group explored burnout in dual-career equestrian athletes, who worked at least 30 hours a week, with their horse(s) on DIY or part-livery. Burnout study findings The analysis revealed that many of the participants were struggling with the stress from balancing equestrian demands, work, and family commitments…
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Managing grief and loss
Riders Minds have added a section on Grief and Loss to the list of resources available on the website.
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High levels of anxiety and depression within the equestrian workforce
The British Grooms Association online survey uncovers the real impact of poor employment on the mental health and well being of grooms.
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Mucking out and Motherhood: riding through the postnatal period
Mucking out and Motherhood: Riding through the postnatal phase Lucy is a freelance writer and founder of content and copywriting service Clementine and Creative. A grassroots rider and mother, Lucy shares her story about postnatal mental health with some supportive and relatable suggestions for other equestrian mums. As equestrians, if we (God forbid) suffer a physical injury, it’s usually noticeable. Whether we’re walking off a lameness that wouldn’t pass a trot up, have black and blue Belishabeacon bruising, or are sporting a colourful cast. However, when it comes to our mental health, its effects aren’t always as easy to spot.…