-
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…
-
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…
-
-
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.
-
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.
-
Osberton International Horse and Driving Trials goes purple for Riders Minds
Osberton International Horse and Driving Trials goes purple for Riders Minds
-
Riders Minds to Attend Burghley Horse Trials
Riders Minds to Attend Burghley Horse Trials For the first time riders and grooms at the Defender Burghley Horse Trials will have access to face-to-face mental health and well-being support throughout the duration of the event, provided by mental health charity, Riders Minds. The introduction of a well-being hub with an on-site counsellor at 5*…
-
Equestrian athletes and Riders Minds unite to support Baton of Hope
Equestrian athletes and Riders Minds unite to support Baton of Hope British equestrian athletes and representatives from The Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment took part in the final leg of the Baton of Hope tour of the United Kingdom in London. Olympic Team eventing gold medallist Oliver Townend, event rider and mental health advocate Mollie Summerland, dressage rider…
THE TEAM
Riders Minds was formed in 2019, the brainchild of 5* event rider Matt & his wife Victoria Wright.
Recent Posts
- Standing Strong for Riders Minds Day
- 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
