…to bring #equestrianstogether. More exciting details to follow re where, collaborations and special guests!
Mental Health Food for Thought’s
…with Peter Abrahamsen continues, and we’ve discussed some very diverse and interesting topics. Check out Peter’s You Tube channel
Thrivall Board and Summer Drinks
…was a lovely time to re-connect, catch up and meet new connections, all who believe in Thrivall’s ethos.
Hosting a session at This Can Happen Conference
…generated a fun, yet frank, conversation with Catherine Ritchie re HOW organisations can graduate from sporadic wellbeing initiatives to a 365/52 strategic, plan of action.
Riders Minds returned to Badminton 5* event
Delighted to be welcomed back to again provide a wellbeing hub and support, this time utilising our volunteers!
Riders Minds 24/7 Helpline Revolutionised
By taking it in-house. It’s staffed by its own equestrian nuanced volunteers, making it a service that’s totally unique to the industry.
Exciting collaboration with Actuate Global
Delivering a Resilience and Well-being interactive training day to London’s only dedicated business fibre network.
Riders Minds at the inaugural National Suicide Prevention Conference
….…..an honour and privilege to be in the Charity Village alongside others and Emma Webb (Emma and Miles fame) dropped in to say hello too!
Continuing collaboration with British Dressage Wales
…delivering another webinar for their young riders. Although about 6 key areas, the underlying focus was developing ‘bounceback-ability’ hence the title “Finding your Inner Tigger” .
Another GRC World Forum event
This time candidly discussing with Dr Richard Caddis, Director of Health, Safety and Wellbeing, & Chief Medical Officer, BT “Workplace wellbeing - Who is responsible?” Openly shifting the narrative from ‘why’ and ‘what’ rhetoric, to the ‘how’ practical strategies for tangible change.
Gained an NCFE Accredited Level 3 EbE (Expert by Experience) certification!
… with thanks to Storiboard for facilitating the training. Looking forward to working with Storiboard in 2024 to support those in need.
What a coup! Medical Equestrian Association’s annual conference….
….invited Riders Minds to intro ourselves. Hugely significant because the medical equestrian profession is recognising who we are, and that our services can be part of their support mechanisms.
Shortlisted for Lifetime Commitment to Wellbeing award 2023!
…by The Great British Workplace Wellbeing. I had no idea, and am truly humbled. February 2024 for the results, but I feel I’ve won just being on the shortlist.
Riders Minds ‘made a noise’ for Anti-bullying week 13-19 November
……with our survey , my additional content for our website, an Equiteams podcast too and Horse and Houndarticle.
Congratulations British Dressage Wales
…for pioneering a collaboration with Riders Minds to deliver on-line mental health and well-being webinars for riders and coaches.
Another GRC World Forum event
….this time as panellist on this topic, and for me why it matters.
Following in Badminton’s hoofbeats, Burghley 5* Horse trails
…..invited RidersMinds and me to provide a wellbeing hub and on-site support for the duration of the trials.How great that mental health matters is gaining recognition.
Disappointment struck
…as no longer learner specialised support at a local Academy as they found “someone slightly cheaper” to provide the service. Doubly disappointing when no prior warning and moreover, mental health and wellbeing again boils down to cost. I always hope this will change but a stark reminder of reality.
Another first! The Pony Club Championships
….invited me/Riders Minds to provide a wellbeing hub and on-site support during the Championships! Pioneering recognition that mental health matters. Watch out for more collaborations in 2024!
Proud to create content for Reynolds Training Academy
…on-line student wellbeing zone. Check out the support content here.