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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…
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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…
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At times I felt completely broken
At times I felt completely broken Nothing that was “our fault” but that didn’t stop me beating myself up. So, a little bit about me for those of you reading this but aren’t sure of my background. My name is Alice Oppenheimer and I am a International Grand Prix rider, List 2 judge and BDCC…
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Tea and Talk on World Mental Health Day
Tea and Talk on World Mental Health Day Riders Minds are encouraging equestrians to come together in their communities to share a cup of tea and talk on World Mental Health Day, 10th October 2024, in a campaign to inspire to Ask. Care. Talk (A.C.T) to those around them. Victoria Wright, Founder and Chair of…
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Pony Club launches the Riders Minds Achievement Badge
Pony Club launches the Riders Minds Achievement Badge We are very proud to announce the launch of the Riders Minds Pony Club Achievement Badges, which will help to educate and support the younger generation of equestrians on the importance of mental health and well-being. At Riders Minds we passionately believe that we should invest in…
THE TEAM
Riders Minds was formed in 2019, the brainchild of 5* event rider Matt & his wife Victoria Wright.
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