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Amy Blount Dressage Dressage and Mindset Coach. Inspiring Riders to believe in their journey though coaching. Do you want to maximise your performance?

Do you want help planning your journey, or support in setting and achieving your goals? No matter age or ability, I am happy to work with anyone who wants to learn. I have been working with and developing riders since 2004, with training options that cater to all levels. Whether you’re just starting out on your journey or looking for fresh ideas to help you progress, my lessons and online training

may just be the perfect fit for you. I am a BDCC level 3 Dressage coach, Centre 10 Advanced Coach, Flying Changes Mindset Licenced Coach and a graduate of the the National Development Programme in Coaching Excellence, based in Minety, Wiltshire.. I hold regular clinics in other counties such as Hampshire, Dorset and Shropshire, as well as offering a range of remote services and programmes.



As a BD Accredited Coach, I am fully insured and up to date with my first aid, DBS check, and Safeguarding.



I attend very regular continual professional development days to ensure that I am always providing the very best service I can.



I have trained my own homebred Anglo Arab to Inter I, and have ridden and trained a vast range of types and breeds of horses giving me a large pool of knowledge to draw upon.



It is my passion to help people along their journey, and inspire them to be the best that they can be, achieving their goals, no matter how big or small.



I now only offer lessons at clinics or as part of my memberships to offer the upmost consistency and standards of training. The memberships combined off horse training with on the horse training for the total learning experience, making your time riding fun, productive, and motivating.

Is it time for T-Shirt weather yet!? 🙄🙄 🌧🌧📸 keeping the warm vibes alive!
09/02/2025

Is it time for T-Shirt weather yet!? 🙄🙄 🌧🌧

📸 keeping the warm vibes alive!

SOUND FAMILIAR!?🫣🫣 I have several clients who used to say ‘I HATE watching myself back’, it makes for a negative experie...
08/02/2025

SOUND FAMILIAR!?🫣🫣

I have several clients who used to say ‘I HATE watching myself back’, it makes for a negative experience and they can only see what was wrong with their riding or test.
However that all changed when I started doing video analysis for them, and this was beyond watching it at the beginning of their lesson, this is a proper voice-over, slow-mowed and drawn-on where necessary, video that they could watch back and take in, in their own time.

This changed the perception of the video, it offered them insight into what was going on and how that related to what they were doing in training. Watching the video back with my comments allowed them to watch it in a non-judgmental way, without the emotion they would normally carry after or at a competition.

Now clients use the video analysis as part of their plan, not just when they are competing but when they want to move up a level without the pressure of a competition, practice their warm-up plan, or even when they are struggling with a specific movement.
It’s so important to take video as an opportunity to improve and bridge the gap between learning, how it feels and what it looks like. Its not an overnight change but with support you can change your perception, and make looking at videos a great learning opportunity.

One of the Trainee Members said:
‘I love video analysis - I used to absolutely hate watching myself ride so this is helping me to train a more critical eye and actually reflect on what went well/what could be improved - rather than just thinking it was awful and trying to forget about it! It’s also really helpful to bridge the gap between what I feel and what you see -often quite different!’

Monthly Video Analysis is included in the Trainee Membership allowing me to be a fly on the wall in your training or competition, giving you expert advice when you need it!
Head to my website before the doors close in a few days time to join the team!!

www.amyblountdressage.co.uk/packages

HERE ARE 3 THINGS YOU NEED TO DO SO YOU CAN TAKE THAT NEXT STEP👇👇✅Carve out a plan for the year ahead with a gentle stre...
07/02/2025

HERE ARE 3 THINGS YOU NEED TO DO SO YOU CAN TAKE THAT NEXT STEP👇👇

✅Carve out a plan for the year ahead with a gentle stretch of your comfort zone into the level or environment you want to be in.

✅ Write down what you need to feel confident at the level/affiliated competition/Teams etc this includes understanding what opportunities are available to you, for example, the BD system or how to qualify for what you want to, or what movements are required and need to be included in your training.

✅Then decide on where is the most comfortable place to start where you will feel most confident - this might be at a level you are already happy at if going affiliated for the first time, it might be filming a test at a new level at home or even entering an online show first, so you are in a low-pressure environment.

This is something I work through with Members all of the time and is a proven way of making sure you feel prepared for what you would like to go and do.
I used this system to help a client move from being competitive at riding club, but feeling stuck as they had achieved everything they could, to competing moving up a level, Completing their first BD Area festival, and qualifying for BD Teams!

We worked through a plan, developing a clear warm-up strategy, and building process-focused goals into sessions and competitions, meaning they were was able to focus on their own journey, and not be distracted by what others might think, allowing the whole experience to be fun, and confidence-giving.

Incredible achievements and a perfect example of how the mix of work off the horse can maximize your work on the horse! It's not about making quick fixes, it's about building a long-term relationship with your horse harmoniously, that allows you to ride and compete having fun and progressing. This is built through consistently good mindset and training habits, which are maintained by having the accountability of a coach that will help you keep steering the ship to where y

YOU WON'T BELIEVE WHAT HAPPENED TO ME AT THIS SHOW!!👇👇🫣In last week's Online team Training, we did something called Warg...
06/02/2025

YOU WON'T BELIEVE WHAT HAPPENED TO ME AT THIS SHOW!!👇👇🫣

In last week's Online team Training, we did something called Wargaming, this is where you discuss potential problems and how you would deal with them if they happened to you. I gave the group some of the crazy situations I have been in over the years, some of which they couldn't quite believe were possible! However by talking through and coming up with ideas of how to combat them, we are preparing the brain to be able to think calmly under pressure when something unexpected happens!!

This one was a corker!!!

These photos are from the last Home International I did with G - I didn’t win but what I learnt enabled me to, 3 weeks later!

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿Elated that we had earned our first senior English Flag, at PSG no less I couldn’t have been more pleased with G.
Unfortunately it wasn’t the result I had hoped for!
We warmed up for our first test in the indoor, and within 10 mins of being in there G, lost the plot!!😱😱 He was lathered with sweat, running backwards, into people, he just wanted to be out of the arena.
I had to take him out, and away from the arena, I got off, so he could calm down and with 5 mins to spare get back on and did my test in the outdoor - which considering I had no warm up went pretty well!! ✅

Sadly it was not to be our show - the next day I had to do my test in that very indoor, and with numerous attempts I could not get him to settle, so we had to withdraw, which was gut reaching knowing it was a team event and we were potentially letting the team down.😢😢

However, I know my horse- after owning him for 19 years and riding him for 15 of those he made it clear he did not want to go in that arena! We think for some reason he didn’t like the acoustics, he had been in many huge atmospheres so I chose to believe him.
3 weeks later we went to the area festival finals where we finished 5th in the PSG and Won the inter I on a PB!! 🏆🍾
⭐️⭐️I learnt to listen to my horse, however ridiculous they may seem at the time!!⭐️⭐️
SOMETIMES, IT'S NOT WHAT HAPPENS TO YOU BUT HOW YOU RESPOND THAT MAKES THE DIFFERENCE!

We had such a wonderful time yesterday at the first Combined Training day of the year with myself and  I love collaborat...
02/02/2025

We had such a wonderful time yesterday at the first Combined Training day of the year with myself and

I love collaborating on days like this with Di, because we share similar values and you can follow themes throughout the day from the first flatwork sessions right through to the jump sessions. Yesterday consisted of Flatwork sessions working on common areas to pick up marks in a dressage test, followed by a fabulous lunch provided by Di and her super mum, where we discussed key elements of planning your warm up. The jump sessions then followed building of the themes from earlier in the day into course riding!

Our March date is already full but I have opened up a waitlist, if you would like to join it head to the clinic page of my website.

However this not our only collaboration- we also have our annual camp at coming up which I am so excited to say the doors are now open for!!
We always have soooo much fun and this year will be no exception!! All info for this can also be found on the clinic page of my website!
But be quick to get your space reserved as they go quickly!!

www.amyblountdressage.co.uk/events

🥳The doors are open!!🥳This is the first time they have been open for the Trainee Membership for 8 months and I am really...
01/02/2025

🥳The doors are open!!🥳

This is the first time they have been open for the Trainee Membership for 8 months and I am really looking forward to welcoming new members to the team!

This is going to help you grow your confidence, become more consistent, improve your marks, and help you progress towards your goals whilst still having fun with your horse!!

We meet 3 times a month, every month, for off-horse online training, allowing you to share and learn from others. Listen or join in, either way, you can immerse yourself in the Team Blount ethos of building inspiration and belief to achieve your goals.

I will support you through your plan, goals, and even competitions - touching base, checking in, and offering advice through group coaching calls, video analysis, and monthly check-ins!
This builds accountability and consistency making sure you stay on track.
To support the 3 group coaching calls a month and your video analysis you also get access to the online hub 24/7 meaning you can access schooling exercises, online courses, and training recordings at a time to suit you!!

As a trainee, you will be joining other members of Team Blount at all levels! At every session, we share and discuss experiences people are encountering. Knowing you are not alone and you are part of a growing community of like-minded riders provides the perfect support system.

For more info drop me a message or head to www.amyblountdressage.co.uk/packages

🥳🥳Doors for the Trainee Membership open tomorrow 🥳🥳I am so excited to open the doors of the Trainee Membership tomorrow,...
31/01/2025

🥳🥳Doors for the Trainee Membership open tomorrow 🥳🥳

I am so excited to open the doors of the Trainee Membership tomorrow, the first time in 8 months!!!

If you are looking to take your training to the next level! Check back here tomorrow for more info!!

TRUTH BOMB 💣💣THE MARKS DON'T ALWAY REFLECT WHAT YOU FEEL!There is no point in telling you otherwise because on occasion ...
30/01/2025

TRUTH BOMB 💣💣
THE MARKS DON'T ALWAY REFLECT WHAT YOU FEEL!

There is no point in telling you otherwise because on occasion this is true!!
WHY!? Because the judge can't judge where you have come from, they can only judge where you are at in that moment of time.

Over the years I have developed my own system for coping with this, because the reality is we cant control the score but we can control our effort and attitude.
You are the only one that is present for every single test, so really, you are the only one qualified to compare, however you can only compare the feel of each test rather than the mark because the mark has come from potentially different judges.

So I imagine my own scoreboard, a big virtual one where my performances appear in order of how they felt, and how well I did on my goal for the day, rather than the score. However sometimes, but not always this does align with the score.
Doing it this way means that I know what went into that test, and that performance, which means I also know how to replicate it - I just have to work out what I did, what I liked and how I would apply that again.
Whereas when you just focus on the score you only have the marks that your were given to tell you how well you did, and the reality is the placing you get is only reliant on who else turns up!

This is a common subject I work with clients on. Getting them to write down their scoreboard for the moment, and then define what success would be - what feeling/test would beat the one at the top, and why. By doing this we get really clear on what it is we are looking for and set the intention for our training.


'I JUST THINK ABOUT YOUR VOCIE IN MY HEAD WHEN I'M RIDING' Is what I get told a lot when people are warming up, or ridin...
29/01/2025

'I JUST THINK ABOUT YOUR VOCIE IN MY HEAD WHEN I'M RIDING'

Is what I get told a lot when people are warming up, or riding alone at home. This got me thinking over time, if there were so many people saying this, there must be something I can do to help!

This was one of the main reasons I developed my online courses, recorded webinars we did and sent exercises of the week so Riders could access a little bit of my knowledge and help whenever they needed it.
However after trialling a couple of audio programs last year, for 2025 I have introduced 'Pep Talks' for members.

3 times a month I send them a short audio with 2/3 main thoughts for the week. They will be have a brief section on training and what to think about or touch base within your training, and then a mindset or performance tip to apply or play with in the coming weeks.

Over the last few years we have played with members doing audio reflections of their lessons, to not only record what they have done but what they need to do going forward. This has been a huge success with riders saying 'it just gets me in the right frame of mind' or 'I'm really clear about what I need to do'.

What if we could get you in the right frame of mind or thinking clearly about what you need to work on for the week ahead without even having to come out for a lesson!?

All levels of memberships get the Pep Talks making it easy to touch base, not just with monthly check ins but some learning too, allowing you to make progress without leaving home!!

You only look for the marks that need improving!WANT TO UPLEVEL YOUR SCORES THIS YEAR!? 👇👇This is mindset!! When you loo...
28/01/2025

You only look for the marks that need improving!

WANT TO UPLEVEL YOUR SCORES THIS YEAR!? 👇👇

This is mindset!! When you look at your dressage sheet what do you look for first? Some people will look at their highest marks, some will look at their worst marks, however, what do you do with it after that? What do you tell your coach you need to work on?

Most of the time we will say what scored the lowest, but what if we were looking for the things that we could make better straight away?

Your quick wins in a dressage sheet lie in what you are already good at – these are easy to improve because you are already good at them so what would it take to put another 0.5 on them!?
6.5 all the way through a test is 65%, 7's all the way through is 70% - 0.5 is an easy way to top up your marks.

This is something I work with members on about twice a year, we will sit down as a group and fill in a table identifying our high-mark gainers, low-mark gainers, and then the quick wins and work-on’s. From this, we can form a plan of what we need to be focusing on in the short term and what the bigger picture looks like in their lessons going forward. This makes for an informed approach to training making it targeted, focused, and agreed.



I USED TO HATE DRESSAGE!Yep you read that right!! When I was younger I did all spheres, my family bred horses and we jus...
27/01/2025

I USED TO HATE DRESSAGE!

Yep you read that right!! When I was younger I did all spheres, my family bred horses and we just did what they enjoyed!
However when I started doing a bit more I soon realised that dressage would help everything else I was doing!

👉It would help keep the poles up show jumping
👉It would let me make better turns for my cross country
👉It would allow me to be more consistent and therefore faster in my endurance races

What I didn't realise is that it was actually what I would end up doing!! 🤣
It took a little while to get fully on board, but as my young horses started to come through it became addictive!
Not for the results listed above but for the constant quest to build a better partnership and communication with my horse. I was hooked I wanted to see what I could learn to help my horses, how I could become a better rider for them and understand how they work better both mentally and physically.

This very much is now my ethos throughout my coaching, all the results are great but developing a partnership with your horse is what stands you in good stead whatever you are doing!
My dislike of dressage was nothing other than not knowing, as soon as I learnt more I couldn't stop!

So this is your reminder is you're not sure where to start, or even if its for you or relevant to what you are doing - you don't know where you could be this time next year!!

This is why I developed lots of ways to intake information in the Trainee membership, so that no mater the time of day, or where you are as long as you have signal you are only a click away from developing your partnership with your horse!



Have you had enough of being stuck!?I can't be everywhere, all the time for everyone - as much as I would love to be!! S...
26/01/2025

Have you had enough of being stuck!?

I can't be everywhere, all the time for everyone - as much as I would love to be!! So a few years back things had to change!!

I was seeing riders regularly but often didn't have the time to get to the root cause of their issues in one session and it could be while before I saw them again!
What I realised was that a lot of people were having the same issues be that mindset, training or in competition, so what if everyone could come together and discuss these subjects!?
What if off horse conversations and the breaking down of subject led to better understanding and doubly productive lessons on horse!?

That's how our Online Team Trainings were born! Every month I present and coach members through specific subjects that they have put forward or have suggested. We cover all elements that surround riding.
Most people or dubious to start off with - how can unmounted zoom sessions make your riding better!?
Well here the really cool thing - Sitting in front of your laptop of phone probably doesn't, BUT . . . better understanding and breaking things down does!! ✅
Hearing from other riders and knowing there is light at the end of the tunnel does make your riding better!!✅
Getting the chance to dive into a subject and see how its meant to be applied also makes your riding better!!✅

You don't have to just ride to make your riding better!! Sometimes those small understandings can make big differences!!

See what some of the members had to say!

The Trainee Membership will be opening its doors on the 1st Feb and I can't wait to welcome new riders to our team!!
Keep your eyes peeled for when the doors are open!! Only 1 week to go!!

For this client Dressage was a 'had to' rather than a 'want to'. They had to do the dressage to get to the jumping part ...
24/01/2025

For this client Dressage was a 'had to' rather than a 'want to'.
They had to do the dressage to get to the jumping part of their eventing, however with their consistent double clears, it had become evident that the dressage was going to be important for them to reach their goals of the grassroots championship.

For this rider we got super clear about what success meant for them heading into an event, and it had to be specific. This meant breaking down the themes for the warm up not only into bullet points but what it would feel like once they had achieved it, so they knew when they had the feeling they wanted.

We also used this to reflect on the dressage for each event and then designed the exercises and training plan around what was needed going forward.
This rider worked hard at tracking progress in a training journal, worked through the online courses about suppleness, connection and what the judge is looking for. They planned their training in advance of their events so they could practice what was needed in time, and looked at every test sheet learning how to top up the marks.

Not only did this rider start to enjoy the process of understanding what they were asking of their horse, they started to learn and grow as a partnership. Their confidence grew and they not only continue to improve their scores, they told me last week they are looking forward to getting out to the next test!! 🥳🥳

Absolute music to my ears!! My goal is to help riders believe they can achieve their goals through an inspiring community and online learning hub - this wonderful rider nailed it through all their hard work! 😍😍



⭐️So very excited for this collaboration with  ⭐️ Struggling to get some consistency in this month!?Maybe the the weathe...
20/01/2025

⭐️So very excited for this collaboration with ⭐️

Struggling to get some consistency in this month!?

Maybe the the weather has set your training plans back?

Well we have the perfert training event to regain your focus, get you back on track and boost your confidence!

This day clinic features an hour of group instruction on test riding in the morning. Followed by a working lite lunch where we'll discuss warm-up strategies for both jumping and flatwork, followed by another hour in your groups focused on course riding.

We are running 2 height groups (80 and below, and +80 cm), there will be a key focus on how to ride your test and course for success, so select the group that best suits you, as we will work on test elements and jump courses at suitable heights that can be adjested.

This one-of-a-kind event will prepare you perfectly for the upcoming season, and leave you with a plan you can put into practice going forward!

All sessions take place on a fantastic outdoor surface.

Groups consist of 3 participants.

For more info or to book your space for 1st Feb

https://www.amyblountdressage.co.uk/event-details-registration/combined-training-clinic-2025-02-01-10-00

There are probably loads of reasons that 2025 hasn't got off to the start you wanted, but I am here to tell you it's not...
18/01/2025

There are probably loads of reasons that 2025 hasn't got off to the start you wanted, but I am here to tell you it's not all over, and you can make a start whenever you want! It doesn't have to be the first of the month, a new year, or perfect in any way.

Here are a few things to remember this time round:

👉 Start small - small steps are always better than no steps!
👉 There is no perfect time - make a start, it doesn't matter how or when just pick something to start with.
👉 Remember just because it's hard for you doesn't always mean that it's bad for you!
👉 Work hard at the right things rather than work hard at everything.
👉 Things are sent to test you, focus on how you respond.

This is where the value of a community and support system can come in. Accountability, support, and sharing of ideas is so important to help you get to where you want to go. That's why the Team Blount members meet 3 times a month, where I deliver on a subject, discuss ideas, and work together to find solutions all year round. I have planned the next 6 months of group coaching calls this week and I am so excited for the conversations we will be having!!



There 2 are types of Hats that are crucial to my day to day life - my  hats of which I both train and compete in.  hold ...
15/01/2025

There 2 are types of Hats that are crucial to my day to day life - my hats of which I both train and compete in. hold the best saftey standards around and as far as my head is concerned they are by far the most qualified to look after it, and look after in style they do! 😍😍

are an absolute integral part of my coaching life! As someone with terrible circulation a warm hat makes a full days coaching in the cold doable! 🥶 With their warm lining and stlyes to fit every head shape they are a must have in anyones stay warm kit!!

I cant thank both companies enough for their support!

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Proud to be entering my 11th year as a BD Coach!Crazy how time goes!! I took my BDCC Level 3 in 2014, killing time whils...
14/01/2025

Proud to be entering my 11th year as a BD Coach!
Crazy how time goes!! I took my BDCC Level 3 in 2014, killing time whilst I was off injured after being kicked in the knee.

However it was one of the best things I could do, it highlighted my passion for the co-created journey between horse/rider and coach, and was the first step in taking the leap to becoming a full-time coach!

Now halfway through my Level 4 of which part of it is a Post Graduate Degree, I am always learning whether that be from an academic paper, a horse, or a rider! 😍

Here is to the next 11 years! 🤣🥳

The last ridden photo of 2024 taken almost a month to the date!!And a crazy month it has been, the next day I fell out r...
13/01/2025

The last ridden photo of 2024 taken almost a month to the date!!
And a crazy month it has been, the next day I fell out running severly spraining the ligaments in my ankle and causing a bone chip, swiftly followed a week later by a relentless version of COVID!!
I dont think I have been that ill in a long time!! And I cant thank everyone enough who has helped us over the last month!

Im looking forward to a gradual return to work this week, but I will be taking it steady!! My ankle is still a working progress and riding is certainly on hold until we are in a place to strengthen it again. For now its all about keeping the swelling down through Iceing and massage.
🤞🤞 Time taken now will save me time going forwards!

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