NEWS & STORIES
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IGA and Riders Minds support international grooms
The International Grooms Association (IGA) is pleased to announce a new collaboration with the UK-based mental health charity, Riders Minds. Founded to provide all equestrians with free access to counselling and mental health support, Riders Minds provides a live web chat service which is available 24/7 worldwide, and has translation available. For those based in the UK there is also a free phone and text line. Executive Director of the IGA Lucy Katan said “The team at Riders Minds are passionate about providing free mental health support which is accessible to all. We are really pleased to be able to…
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Riders Minds provide support at Badminton Horse Trials
Riders Minds provide support at Badminton Horse Trials Riders Minds are delighted to announce that for the second year riders, grooms and owners at MARS Badminton Horse Trials will have direct access to on-site mental health and well-being support, in a step that acknowledges the importance of competitor’s mental health. Victoria Wright, Founder and Chair of Riders Minds said, “We’re delighted to have been welcomed back to Badminton for the second year, giving us the opportunity to support riders, grooms and owners at one of the most pressurised events in the world. The Riders Minds hub will be run by…
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Riders Minds helplines revolutionised
Riders Minds helplines are being taken in-house
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Grief is like an ocean
Grief is like the ocean, it comes in waves. All we can do is learn to swim. Riders Minds’ Victoria Wright shares her heartbreaking experience of grief.
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76% of equestrians have been bullied
Research conducted by Riders Minds, has revealed that 76% of equestrians have been bullied, with a further 85% saying that they have witnessed bullying within the industry.
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Osberton International Horse and Driving Trials goes purple for Riders Minds
Osberton International Horse and Driving Trials goes purple for Riders Minds