We've all been there - you've worked hard towards a particular event or competition, put the hours of practice in, considered all the tiny details of how to prepare your horse, ensuring your equipment is clean, a good fit and in working order, that their feed is maintained or adjusted according to conditions, you've double-checked the lorry or car is packed with everything you'll need then that horrible tummy-churning feeling of nerves and anxiety creeps in. Your palms are a

In June’s blog post I looked at taking the first step towards dealing with problems related to your horse, your riding or your confidence by asking for help, so I thought that I would follow that with thinking about what you can expect once you have taken that step and asked for help from an appropriate professional. The very first things that you can expect are to be listened to, to be taken seriously and to be treated with respect. In my last post I talked about contacting