Blogs
Horses Don't Just Make Us Feel Good. They Make Us Feel Everything.
Over thirty years with horses, I've tracked what they've taken me through: Sadness to joy. ...more
True Self
November 27, 2025•3 min read
Your Horse Can't Be Fooled By Performed Confidence
She runs from meeting to meeting all day—back-to-back calls, decisions stacked on decisions, that constant hum of "what's next" running underneath everything. Her horse is her sanctuary, her escape fr... ...more
True Self
November 26, 2025•4 min read
What humility unlocks
Her horse turned to face her, ears pricked forward, eyes softening as he took two deliberate steps toward her. ...more
True Self
November 25, 2025•2 min read
Pattern Recognition
This is what makes working with horses so revealing. They show us patterns we can't see in ourselves. The way she froze in my office—unable to speak, stuck in her head, second-guessing whether to say ... ...more
True Self
November 24, 2025•5 min read
When Breakthroughs Require Courage: What a Room Full of Experts Taught Me About Horses
We'd been discussing stifle problems in performance horses. Orthopaedic surgeons, chiropractors, osteopaths, physiotherapists, farriers, dentists. All specialists focused on early prevention instead o... ...more
True Self
November 22, 2025•5 min read
Why Curiosity Matters More Than Perfect Training
The irony? This approach often creates the exact opposite of what riders want. Instead of progress, they get stagnation. Instead of connection, they get resistance. Instead of a willing partner, they ... ...more
True Self
November 21, 2025•6 min read
The Wrong Question: What Riders Miss When They Ask "How Do I Fix This?"
The owner had called, distressed about her mare showing signs of discomfort with no consistency in behavior. She'd sent videos. Multiple vets had been out. Multiple professionals had examined this hor... ...more
True Self
November 20, 2025•9 min read
The Three Seconds That Changed Everything
Her horse couldn't pick up a simple change from walk to canter on the right side, and it had been this way for weeks. The left side was perfect - smooth, clean, exactly what you'd want to see in a dre... ...more
True Self
November 19, 2025•6 min read
What Transformation Actually Requires (And Why Most People Never Do It)
Everyone seems to want to change something - either about themselves, their business, their family, their horse. Which is just an idea, maybe a feeling. ...more
True Self
November 18, 2025•5 min read
I'm a Horse in a Human's Body
I was watching a hypnosis demonstration with 100 other people. Went under. Worked on the belief that's haunted me forever: Am I enough? Is my gift with horses enough to create the life I want, the imp... ...more
True Self
November 16, 2025•4 min read
Trust Your Wings: What a German Warmblood Taught Me About Seeking Validation
A mentor shared something with me recently that I didn't fully understand until I found myself standing in a German stable yard with ten men watching my every move. ...more
True Self
November 15, 2025•4 min read
They Tried Everything Except This
The Simple Solution Nobody Believed ...more
True Self
November 14, 2025•2 min read
When Pushing Through Makes It Worse
The Moment Everything Changed One of those situations where my partner didn't know what to say or do, he just stood there, not knowing what to say. He was actually holding space, giving me permission ... ...more
True Self
November 13, 2025•2 min read
Your Horse Isn't Broken. Your Observation Is Clouded.
This owner came to me lost and worried. So anxious about her horse that just leading him from the stable made her stomach tight. ...more
True Self
November 12, 2025•4 min read
If Horses Spoke English, You'd Lose What You're Seeking
The Wish Every Frustrated Rider Makes ...more
True Self
November 11, 2025•8 min read
Where Progress Actually Lives: Why External Standards Kill What You're Trying to Build
The Same Place, A Different Person ...more
True Self
November 11, 2025•8 min read
The Courage to Stop: Why Real Horse Listeners Do The Opposite of What Everyone Else Does
Your horse feels different. Something's off. Maybe it's a slight tension through the back, or the way they're holding their neck, or just a feeling you can't quite name. ...more
True Self
November 10, 2025•7 min read
When Everything Goes Wrong: What Chaos Taught Me About Presence
The Journey That Changed My Understanding ...more
True Self
November 09, 2025•8 min read
My Dyslexia Was Never the Problem — My Beliefs Were
If you’d told me a few years ago that I’d be writing a book, I would have laughed. ...more
True Self
November 03, 2025•2 min read
How to Adapt Your Training and Nutrition with Your Horse During Your Menstrual Cycle
Many riders see their menstrual cycle as a barrier. But what if it was actually a rhythm you could train with? Recent research shows that women may perform better cognitively during menstruation, desp... ...more
True Self
October 20, 2025•1 min read
Menstruation as a Superpower: Rethinking Performance in Female Athletes
For decades, menstruation has been framed as a barrier to performance. But a new study suggests the opposite: menstruation might actually be when women perform their best. ...more
True Self
October 13, 2025•1 min read
Hormonal Contraceptives, Menstrual Health, and the Hidden Performance Gap in Female Equestrian Athletes
New Blog Post DescriptionWhile equestrian sport is often praised for men and women competing on equal footing, new research reveals an overlooked challenge: menstrual health. ...more
True Self
October 06, 2025•1 min read
What female equestrians aren’t being taught about their health
New research into semi-pro and professional female equestrian athletes highlights a big gap in our sport: menstrual health education. ...more
True Self
September 29, 2025•1 min read
Menstrual Equity in the Saddle: What New Research Reveals About Female Riders
Equestrian sport is often celebrated as unique: men and women competing on equal footing. But new research suggests that this “equality” isn’t the whole story. For female riders, menstruation adds a h... ...more
True Self
September 22, 2025•1 min read
It Starts With You: The Hidden Key to Unlocking Progress With Your Horse
Equestrian sport is often celebrated as unique: men and women competing on equal footing. But new research suggests that this “equality” isn’t the whole story. For female riders, menstruation adds a h... ...more
True Self
September 18, 2025•2 min read
How to Eat on an All-Inclusive Cruise (Without Gaining Weight)
But here’s the truth: you don’t have to restrict, starve, or punish yourself to enjoy travel. You can feel lean, energised, and confident without missing out on the experiences that matter. ...more
True Self
September 15, 2025•2 min read
The Truth About Sustainable Fat Loss (Why Mounjaro Isn’t the Answer)
Mounjaro. Ozempic. Weight-loss injections. They’re trending everywhere right now. And I get it — the promise of fast results is hard to resist. But here’s the truth: there is no injection that can re... ...more
True Self
September 08, 2025•2 min read
Do You Believe in Signs? (The Day Dolphins Answered Me)
Moments later, three more dolphins appeared. My heart filled with warmth. My face couldn’t stop smiling. ...more
True Self
September 08, 2025•1 min read
6 Ways to Melt Fat Fast (Without Extreme Diets)
Most women either eat less… or work out more. But without a clear plan, this often leads to frustration, burnout, and regaining the weight even faster. ...more
True Self
September 01, 2025•2 min read
The Stress Connection to Stubborn Belly & Back Fat
If you’ve been dieting, training, and doing everything “right” but still can’t shift stubborn belly or back fat… ...more
True Self
August 25, 2025•1 min read
How to Lose 10lbs in 1 Month Without Starving or Overtrainings
f you’ve ever tried to drop weight quickly for an event, you know how tempting it is to slash calories and ramp up workouts. ...more
True Self
August 18, 2025•1 min read
How to Keep Your Body & Mind Together When Life Feels Chaotic
We all have seasons where life feels messy. ...more
True Self
August 11, 2025•1 min read
Stop Setting Goals. Start Winning.
If you’ve been trying to get in shape, lose stubborn belly fat, or improve your health but keep falling off track… the problem probably isn’t your motivation. ...more
True Self
August 04, 2025•1 min read
5 Countries, No Routine… and Still No Bloat
I didn’t expect this after 7 months of travel… ...more
True Self
July 29, 2025•1 min read
How I Stayed Lean Across 5 Countries in 7 Months
“After travelling through 5 countries in 7 months, I didn’t just maintain my fitness — I actually felt stronger, leaner, and more at peace in my body than ever before. Here’s how I did it.” ...more
True Self
July 20, 2025•2 min read
You Don’t Have to Be Anywhere Specific to Feel at Home
After 7 months of travelling through Thailand, Bali, Dubai, and now Australia, I’ve had a lot of moments to reflect. ...more
True Self
July 14, 2025•2 min read
You’re NOT what you eat – here’s why that matters for your energy, aging, and vitality (especially if you’re always on the go)
If someone had told me six months ago that I’d be working in five countries, treating horses and coaching riders while living out of a suitcase, I’d have laughed and said, “With what energy?” ...more
True Self
July 09, 2025•4 min read
Your Horse’s Behaviour Isn’t the Problem – 3 Shifts That Start With You
This week didn’t end quite as expected. Another hospital visit. Another check-up and clean of the bite I received from a horse a few days ago. ...more
True Self
June 23, 2025•2 min read
What 30 Years of Horses Have Taught Me About Healing, Power & Presence
This week didn’t end quite as expected. Another hospital visit. Another check-up and clean of the bite I received from a horse a few days ago. ...more
True Self
June 16, 2025•2 min read
Stuck in My Head, Saved by My Nervous System
This week hit differently. I found myself staring into space, jaw clenched, mind racing. You know that feeling when you’re aware you’re spiralling but can’t seem to get out of your own way? That was ... ...more
True Self
June 10, 2025•2 min read
The Run That Didn’t Break Me – It Brought Me Home
Four weeks ago, I set myself a challenge: to run up the Big Buddha mountain in Phuket, Thailand — a 4.1km stretch at a brutal 12% incline — and then complete 100 burpees at the summit. The goal? Raise... ...more
True Self
June 02, 2025•4 min read
The Surrender Lesson: When the Horse Turns Away
This week, I had a moment I’ll never forget. It didn’t happen during a workout. It wasn’t a win in business. It wasn’t even during some deep coaching breakthrough. ...more
True Self
May 30, 2025•2 min read
🐴 BLOG POST: From Burnout to Balance — What My Body (and My Horses) Were Trying to Tell Me
🐴 BLOG POST: From Burnout to Balance — What My Body (and My Horses) Were Trying to Tell Me ...more
True Self
April 28, 2025•3 min read
🐴 What If Your Horse Is Just Reflecting You?
What If Your Horse Is Just Reflecting You? ...more
True Self
April 24, 2025•3 min read
Feeling Like an Imposter: The Truth I Wish I Knew in My 20s and Why I'm Driven to Share This Message
Overcome PCOS and imposter syndrome by balancing nutrition, movement, and mindset for true wellness. ...more
True Self
January 13, 2025•8 min read
Maintaining Muscle Mass for Women Over 35: 3 Essential Steps
3 Essential Ways to Maintain Muscle Mass ...more
True Self
October 21, 2024•3 min read
Navigating Musculoskeletal Health and Menopause
Embrace Strength: Musculoskeletal Health for Women Navigating Perimenopause and Menopause ...more
True Self
October 12, 2024•4 min read
The FUN door out of anxiety
The World is Anxious Our brains naturally have a negativity bias. For example, if you see a spider and a puppy at the same time, which one do you think your brain will focus on? Unfortunately, it's of... ...more
True Self
September 18, 2024•3 min read
Struggling with Period Pain?
Dealing with period pain has always been a challenge for me. Discovering the right balance of exercise, diet, and natural remedies like herbal teas made a significant difference. ...more
True Self
August 24, 2024•1 min read
