Emma the Equestrian

31/08/2026

🐴 For horse riders of all abilities 🐴

If you ever struggle with nerves, anxiety, confidence or overthinking — whether that’s in the saddle or in everyday life — this could be worth a look.

I’ve been working with Silvolutions - Performance, Mindset & Wellbeing to help with my own anxiety and have found hypnotherapy really helpful.

He’s starting something new on Tuesday evenings, combining some psychology chat with hypnotherapy in a relaxed setting.

If you’re a rider who feels this could help, or know someone who might benefit, please feel free to share this with them. ❤️

🐴 Something new is starting at Silvolutions tomorrow evening…

I’ve been thinking for a while about how I can make the psychological side of what I do more accessible, particularly for people who might have thought about hypnotherapy or getting some help with their confidence, but aren’t quite ready to commit to individual sessions; whether that’s because of cost, curiosity, or simply because one-to-one support feels like a bigger step than they want to take right now.

So… welcome to The Tuesday Tack Room - Between the Ears. 🐴🧠

Every Tuesday evening we’ll spend the first part of the session exploring something that affects us psychologically as riders - confidence, nerves, overthinking, competition pressure, fear of judgement, motivation, bouncing back after a crap ride, or whatever else happens to be going on between the ears.

I’ll bring some psychology, practical ideas and different ways of looking at things, and there’ll always be space for questions and conversation if you want it.

But you absolutely don’t have to talk.

Camera on or off. Microphone muted. Use the chat if you’d rather. Change your display name if anonymity makes you more comfortable. Or just sit there with a cuppa and listen. ☕

Then for the second half, we’ll stop talking, get comfortable and I’ll guide you through a hypnotherapy and relaxation session based around what we’ve explored that evening.

No pressure. No judgement. No expectation to share anything you don’t want to.

Just 90 minutes to spend a little time working on what’s happening between the ears… and then give your brain a chance to switch off for a while.

🐴 The Tuesday Tack Room
📅 Every Tuesday
⏰ 8:00–9:30pm
💻 Online via Zoom
🎟️ £15 PAYG | £45 Monthly Tack Room Pass

The first Tack Room opens tomorrow, 1st September at 8pm.

If you’ve been curious about hypnotherapy, want to work on the psychological side of your riding, or just fancy pulling up a bale and listening for a while, you’re very welcome. 😊

30/08/2026

I’ve been lucky enough to be trained by Joe Bright Dressage for a number of years, and I really can’t recommend him highly enough. 🩷

Joe is not only an incredibly talented trainer, but he’s kind, patient and genuinely considerate of both horse and rider. He has helped me enormously over the years and always takes the time to understand what you and your horse need.

And even if dressage isn’t really your thing, I honestly think Joe could help you and your horse. His approach is about improving the partnership, communication and confidence between horse and rider — whatever your discipline.

Definitely worth getting in touch with him for training🐴✨

“I only do a bit of flatwork with my horse…” and ‘’I’m not ready to have a dressage lesson yet’’ are two things I hear so often!

If you don’t think you’re ready for a flatwork lesson given by a dressage rider, that’s exactly the time it could benefit you the most!

Dressage and flatwork aren’t two different things. Dressage simply means training.

If you’re working on better transitions, keeping your horse in canter, improved steering or simply getting your horse to listen to your aids more clearly—you’re already doing dressage.

You don’t need a fancy warmblood, white breeches or ambitions to compete. You don’t even have to call yourself a dressage rider.

Whether you want to feel safer out hacking, make jumping easier or simply enjoy riding your horse more, good flatwork gives you the foundations.

Whatever your horse, your level or your goals, dressage is for you. 🐴

We offer private and shared lessons at Cork Farm, so if you want some support from a friend then come along together with your horses and share a flatwork session.

To book WhatsApp Joe on 07771365693

(Photo of Scarlet Scott Dressage and Grace Blackband at Cork Farm )

23/08/2026

Golden hour with the golden boy Gentle! I cannot believe he is 30 years old!!! Such a lovely day with Sophie McDonald and Capable Cleaners

14/07/2026

What an honour it was to be included in Team Kent! ❤️❤️. We were so welcomed and included! It was such an amazing show and the camaraderie in Kent Kamp was 100%!!! ❤️❤️❤️

17/05/2026

Here we are 20 years later 🌸💕19+20 and 10+20

11/04/2026

Check out this Spring Demo held by Joe Bright Dressage

Can’t wait to hold our Spring Demo on Sunday 12th April.
We have amazing demo horses attending that I’ll be revealing over the next few days. Get your tickets via https://alkham-valley.ecpro.co.uk/events/10000
(You can check out as a guest on the website)
No tickets on the door.
Look forward to seeing you there!

14/02/2026

Happy Valentine’s 💕💕💕💕

24/12/2025

While the festive season is often filled with lights, laughter and celebration, we know it can also be a very difficult time for many. It’s a season that invites reflection — on the year just gone, on what’s been lost, what’s changed, and the challenges that may have felt heavier than expected.

If this year has been a tough one, please know you’re not alone. It’s okay if Christmas feels quieter, harder, or different this time. Be gentle with yourself and take things at your own pace.

As we look ahead to a new year, we hope the coming months bring moments of peace, comfort, and kindness — even in small ways. May you find warmth in connection, strength in getting through each day, and hope in the knowledge that brighter days can still lie ahead.

Wishing you a Christmas filled with compassion, understanding, and whatever you need most right now. 🎄🎅🏻💕

03/12/2025

Today is International Day of Persons with Disabilities. Although it is an extremely important day to celebrate the one in five persons that are disabled. I think in the current climate we are living in it is becoming increasingly scary to those of us with disabilities to wonder what the future might hold for us.

I was born with a congenital condition called Holt Oram Syndrome. Which resulted in me having cardiac issues and limb difference. Although I have been extremely lucky to be born into the Family that I have it has not always been easy to navigate a world that is not always designed for us. Having to fight for basic things to be implemented!

The main constant I have referred back to during the best and tough times of my life have always been the horses. The horses give me a freedom that I do not experience in any other aspect of my life. They do not judge, they do not hate and they certainly do not make you feel like you are existing in the world that is not made for you.