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“Helping Equestrians Build Confidence & Resilience Through Coaching & Online Courses. Specializing in Neurodiverse Riders.

With 15+ years of experience and a Master’s in Equine Science, I help riders overcome mental barriers and achieve results.

17/11/2025

🩸 The New Blood Rule: What It Really Means for Riders, Horses & Welfare

There’s been a lot of conversation recently around the new blood rule — and understandably so. Any change that involves horse welfare deserves thoughtful discussion, not fear or confusion.

Here’s my Rider Mentality stance:

Horses don’t bleed for no reason.
Whether it’s a nose, mouth, flank or spur mark, blood is information.
It tells us something about the horse’s physical or emotional state — and as riders, coaches, and equestrians, our first responsibility is to listen, not defend.

Welfare isn’t about rules. It’s about mindset.

A rule change might decide whether a rider is eliminated or allowed to continue…
But we decide what kind of horse people we want to be.

At Rider Mentality, my stance is simple:

✨ If a horse shows signs of pain or stress, we pause — always.
✨ We reflect before we react.
✨ We prioritise wellbeing over winning, progress or pressure.
✨ We use these moments to learn, not justify.

Blood — even a tiny spot — is an opportunity to check in, reassess, and support both horse and human.
Not a loophole. Not a grey area.
A moment to choose compassion, understanding, and good horsemanship.

As equestrians, our influence goes far beyond any rulebook.
Our horses read our intentions, our energy, and our decisions every single day.

If we want a stronger, healthier equestrian community, let’s keep putting curiosity, welfare and education at the centre of everything we do. 🐴💛

14/11/2025

💜 Horses Are Always Learning…

Horses are always learning — even when we don’t mean to be teaching.
They learn from our energy, tone, timing, and consistency.
They learn who listens, and who rushes.
They learn whether the world — and the people in it — feel safe. 🌿

Every interaction leaves an impression.
Even something as simple as how we catch them, ask them to move over, or approach with a headcollar becomes part of their learning.
The question isn’t “are they learning?” — it’s “what are they learning from me today?”

Our job isn’t to be perfect teachers.
It’s to be calm, consistent, and kind enough that our horses feel able to learn.
Because true learning only happens when both horse and human feel safe enough to think, to try, and to get things wrong.

🐴💫 The best lessons happen when both horse and human feel understood.

What might your horse be learning from you today — about patience, pressure, or presence?

thank you for the lovely photo 🥰

12/11/2025

🌾 Food for Thought 📚

True education isn’t about memorising facts — it’s about understanding why things work.
When we give people the why, they don’t just copy; they think, they adapt, they care.

That’s where real welfare improvement starts — with curious, empowered humans leading calmer, happier horses. 🐴✨

Watching Finley grow reminds me of this every day. He’s 2½ now, and so much of what he learns comes from curiosity — asking why, exploring, testing, observing. It’s a beautiful (and sometimes chaotic!) reminder that curiosity is how we all learn best — not through pressure, but through patience and connection. 💜

Maybe that’s true for all of us — children, horses, and adults alike.
When we create space for curiosity, understanding naturally follows. 🌿

How often do we encourage curiosity — in ourselves, our horses, or our children?

10/11/2025

💛 Looking Back to Move Forward 📸

One of Finley’s current favourite things is looking back at old photos — of us, our dog, the horses, or something as simple as a muddy walk from months ago.

It’s amazing how much calm it brings him when he’s having a tricky moment. There’s something so soothing about revisiting happy memories — a reminder that even on the tough days, there have been so many moments of joy, love, and laughter.

And honestly… I think it’s a lesson for all of us.

Sometimes, when things feel a bit overwhelming — whether it’s parenting, work, or life in general — taking a moment to look back can shift everything.
To see how far we’ve come.
To remember that the rough patches pass.
To feel grounded in the memories that made us smile.

For Finley, it’s a comfort.
For me, it’s a quiet reminder to pause, breathe, and appreciate the journey — even the messy bits. 💛

—
Louise
Rider Mentality | Supporting people and horses to understand each other better

08/11/2025

🌤️ Saturday Thoughts 🐴

Saturdays have their own kind of rhythm — a little slower for some, busier for others, but always a chance to pause and notice the small things.

The soft sound of horses eating hay.
The quiet moments that come between the to-do lists.
The reminder that progress doesn’t always look like doing more — sometimes it’s just being present.

Whether today is about catching up, coaching, or simply catching your breath, I hope you find a few calm moments to reconnect — with yourself, your horses, or the people who matter most. 💜

Here’s to a peaceful Saturday and a little space to just be. 🌿

—
Louise
Rider Mentality | Supporting people and horses to understand each other better

06/11/2025

🌿 What Equine Welfare Means to Me 🐴

Equine welfare is so much more than full haynets and clean stables.

For me, true welfare is about the whole picture — how a horse feels, thinks, and experiences life with us. It’s about creating environments where they can express natural behaviour, feel safe, and be understood.

Welfare isn’t just physical care — it’s emotional wellbeing too.
It’s how we handle them, how we listen, and how we respond when they try to tell us something.

A shiny coat doesn’t always mean a happy mind.
And a horse that “behaves well” isn’t necessarily a horse that feels calm or secure.

Equine welfare means:
💜 Meeting physical, emotional, and social needs.
🌿 Listening to what the horse is saying — not just what we expect to see.
🧠 Combining science and empathy to make kind, informed choices.

Because when we prioritise how horses feel, everything else — training, performance, partnership — naturally improves.

That’s the heart of it for me:
Welfare is understanding.
And understanding builds trust. 🐴✨

—
Louise
Rider Mentality | Supporting people and horses to understand each other better

04/11/2025

💛 From Surviving to Understanding 🧒🐴

Somehow, Finley is two and a half already — and I’ve realised we’ve officially moved from keeping him alive to managing his behaviour! 😅

There are days when it feels like a full-time negotiation… and others where his curiosity and determination just blow me away.

But what I keep reminding myself — both as a parent and as a coach — is that behaviour is communication.

He isn’t being “difficult” just for the sake of it. He’s trying to express big feelings, make sense of his world, and learn where the boundaries are.

And honestly, isn’t that what most of us are doing — horses and humans alike?

It’s not always easy (especially when the snack cupboard is involved), but taking that pause to understand the why behind the behaviour changes everything. 💛

Here’s to empathy — in parenting, coaching, and life — even on the messy, noisy days.

—
Louise
Rider Mentality | Supporting people and horses to understand each other better

01/11/2025

🍂 Hello November 🐴

As we step into November, the pace starts to shift.
The mornings are crisper, the evenings darker, and everything seems to ask us to slow down a little.

For our horses, that change can bring fresh energy — or a touch more tension. For us, it’s an invitation to listen, breathe, and adjust.

This weekend, take a moment to notice what both you and your horse need most right now.
Maybe it’s rest. Maybe it’s movement. Maybe it’s just time together, without an agenda.

Every small act of understanding strengthens the partnership you share — one quiet, mindful step at a time. 💜

Here’s to a calm, connected start to November 🌿

—
Louise
Rider Mentality | Supporting people and horses to understand each other better

30/10/2025

👻🎃 Spooky Season at the Stables 🐴✨

As the nights draw in and the pumpkins appear on every doorstep, our horses start spotting monsters we can’t see — wheelbarrows that move on their own, suspicious shadows, and the terrifying plastic bag ghost! 👀

Halloween is the perfect reminder that what feels spooky to one horse might feel totally normal to another — and that’s okay.

The magic comes when we stay calm, breathe, and show our horses that they’re safe, even when the world looks a little bit different. 🌙

So whether you’re riding under the full moon or just handing out treats, remember — patience and empathy are the best kind of magic we can offer. 🧡

Wishing everyone (and every horse!) a safe, happy, and treat-filled Halloween 🎃🐴

—
Louise
Rider Mentality | Supporting people and horses to understand each other better

28/10/2025

💜 Kindness Breeds Kindness 🐴

Kindness has a ripple effect — in the stable, in the arena, and in everyday life.

When we choose to be kind to our horses, we naturally become calmer, clearer, and more patient.
And when we treat ourselves with that same kindness, everything we do with our horses begins to flow differently.

Our horses feel it.
The people around us see it.
And suddenly, small moments of understanding start to multiply.

Kindness doesn’t mean being soft or giving in — it means choosing compassion over criticism, curiosity over control, and progress over perfection.

Because every time we show kindness — to our horses, our students, or ourselves — we give others permission to do the same. 💫

💜 Kindness really does breed kindness.

—
Louise
Rider Mentality | Supporting people and horses to understand each other better

27/10/2025

🌿 End on a Positive 🐴

It’s so easy to finish a session thinking about what went wrong — the missed transition, the spook, the moment you lost balance or confidence.

But every time you ride or work with your horse, there’s always something that went right too.
Maybe it was a softer halt.
A moment of trust.
A calmer breath.
A quicker recovery after something unexpected.

Taking a moment at the end of each session to notice those positives isn’t just about feeling good — it’s about training your brain to recognise progress and possibility.

When we focus on the good, we grow confidence, self-belief, and connection.
And our horses feel that energy too. 💜

So next time you untack, ask yourself —
✨ What felt a little better today?
✨ What did my horse try to offer me?
✨ What can I be proud of?

Because the small wins are what build the big changes. 🌱

—
Louise
Rider Mentality | Supporting people and horses to understand each other better

26/10/2025

🌤️ Half Term Sunday Thoughts 🐴

Half term Sundays always seem to have their own rhythm — a mix of muddy boots, slower mornings, and a chance to breathe before the week ahead.

For many of us, that might mean time with our horses, time with family, or time just catching up on life (and maybe the washing!).

Whatever your plans today, I hope you find a little space to pause.
To notice the small moments — the soft nudge of a horse’s nose, a shared laugh, a quiet walk.

Those moments are where connection grows — whether it’s between people, horses, or both. 💜

Wishing everyone a calm, happy Sunday and a lovely half term week ahead 🌿

—
Louise
Rider Mentality | Supporting people and horses to understand each other better

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What I do in a nutshell :-)

Louise (Einchcomb) is an equine coach specialising in developing the correct rider mentality to build confidence and mental resilience using a combination of NLP, Hypnotherapy and Sports Psychology techniques.