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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…
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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,…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Recent Posts
- Actions make a difference
- It’s good to talk… but WHY don’t we?
- Coaching for Change – Be the change this April
- New research highlights the need for vastly improved concussion awareness within equestrian sport
- Finding my voice again: How reaching out for support helped me through yard bullying
- New partnership strengthens mental health support for grooms across the UK
- Riders Minds Honoured with The King’s Award for Voluntary Service
- World Mental Health Day: Protecting Your Mental Health with Riders Minds
