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30/03/2026

29/03/2026

Over the years, through my work, my life, and my relationships with horses, and humans I’ve come to see a pattern.

We live in a world of doing.
Training.
Competing.
Achieving.
Building careers.
Meeting demands.

I know this rhythm well.
I’ve lived it and I’ve also experienced burnout more than once together with the aftermath...

And each time, the lesson has been the same:
coming back to ourselves matters just as much as what we achieve.

I see this reflected in our relationships whether horse and human, or human and human.

There is effort and movement…
and there must also be pause and return.

Trust is built in the quiet moments.

Connection deepens in stillness.
Understanding grows when we stop pushing for more.

my offerings come from this space.

Not to replace the training methods, the competition, the career
but to support the space around it.

To support the busyness.
The demands.
The expectations we carry.

a place to pause.
reconnect.

Coming back to ourselves and in doing so, strengthen the relationships that matter most. 🐴🌿

26/03/2026

Losing both my parents within a year, and then saying goodbye to Clyde after 34 years together

The added trials and tribulations of a run down farm, through winter brought grief that felt like an avalanche. It shook me physically and emotionally. Like my knees buckled with the weight of it all.

In the midst of it, I found support—not just from people, but from the horses I care for. They, too, are grieving.

I reached out for support, and I found it in the rhythm of the horses. Their steady presence, their quiet understanding, reminded me that grief is not meant to be carried alone. They, too, are mourning the loss of Clyde, adjusting to the changes around them, and in their own way, teaching me steadiness, calm and resilience.

They look to me. Trust me. I realised that self-care is a purpose
not indulgence, it is ... essential.

The storm is still here, but I am learning to move through it with calm, in caring and awareness.

Experiencing gentle practices with myself and for the horses.

This is one of my favourite photos of Clyde.

&horses

24/03/2026

One-to-One Somatic Horsemanship - Connection & Movement for you & your Horses

Discover the power of body awareness, connection, and trust — for you and your horse.

Horses are natural mirrors for us. They naturally sense tension, patterns, and energy in ways humans often cannot.

Introduction

By combining somatic movement with gentle, mindful interaction with horses, you’ll cultivate awareness, freedom of movement, and deeper connection both with yourself and your horse.

Who This Is For

Horse owners looking to improve riding, handling, or body & nervous system informed communication.

Some Individuals perhaps seeking embodied healing, stress release, or emotional clarity.

People curious about deepening the human-animal connection through mindful movement.

What You’ll Experience

In a private, one-to-one session, you will:

Ground and Centre Your Body – Learn how to release tension, align your posture, and connect to your inner rhythm.

Move Mindfully with Horses – Explore exercises that allow your horse to mirror your energy and movement, creating a shared flow together.

Tune Into Subtle Signals – Develop your ability to sense your horse’s responses and refine communication easily without force.

Release Stored Tension – Use somatic practices to unlock areas of tightness or fear, enhancing your comfort and confidence.

Connection creating more harmony in your relationship both with your horse and wider circle.

Integrate Lessons Off the Horse – Learn ways to carry newfound awareness into daily life, riding, or other equestrian practices.

The practices are gentle, small, easy, and practical.

Benefits

Improved balance, coordination, and posture for rider and horse.
Stronger trust and partnership between you and your horse.

Reduced stress, tension, and anxiety through body-centred practices.

Enhanced emotional awareness and presence.

Greater confidence and ease in both riding and handling with your horse.

How It Works

Duration: 60–90 minutes (flexible to your needs)

Location: Your yard, local arena, or my serene farm space in West Cumbria

The Approach: Gentle, non-invasive somatic movement tailored to both you and your horse’s needs

Investment
Single session: £65
Block of 5 sessions: £275 (recommended for deeper transformation)

Optional Add-On

Personalized home practice plan for practice and reflection.

Why Somatic Movement with Horses?

Horses respond to our energy, intention, and body habits. Learning to move from awareness instead of force transforms your relationship, improves riding, and helps you embody calm, clarity, and confidence — on and off the horse.

Connect if this resonates for an exploration call.

24/03/2026

An invitation.

When leading your horse on the lead rein, loosen the lead rein and hold lightly some distance away from the headcollar.

Hold your lead hand slightly raised so the horse can see your hand.

Play with this while leading with turn out for example.

Your horse will begin to feel a sense of freedom, and relax without pulling and tugging for it.

Be curious with your steps, are you steady in your pace, or rushing to get things done.

If your rushed, practice going steady, your horse will sense this and your connection with begin to shift and relax.

14/03/2026

Several years ago I began exploring somatic awareness and mindfulness to support my relationship with my horses.

Not as a training method, more because I felt something missing.
That something was partly myself.

Looking back, at the time my life felt competitive in all areas, my career and show jumping. Little to no time for balance which honestly I didn't see at the time.

Life can become busy and full of responsibility. Learning to leave the busy mind and what ever I was carrying when going to the stables became a practice too. As when we step into the horses world, we are in their environment, quiet space, peace harmony and togetherness. Their safe space. And ours.

Somatic awareness shows me how horses are so attuned to their environment as their survival instincts. Tuned into our energy, our nervous systems and theirs own.

Somatic practice my movement and the horses became lighter, more intentional and softer easier, simpler, clearer and more creative even in the simple things.

Slowing down within our own body the relationship becomes more connected and responsive. Giving Quiet Joy

I'm working on creating a Somatic Practice Offering of Horsemanship Somatic Practice.

This is something I've wanted to do for along time and feels exciting to share this kind of experience with others

12/03/2026

I was watching a video of me show jumping with Topsey from several years ago, and it brought back the loveliest memories — and a generous flutter in my heart.

Show jumping taught me so much with Topsey.

Of course there were the practical things: technique, focus, fitness and skill.

Learning about rhythm and line, timing and preparation, collection and energy. The importance of planning, practice and patience.

But the deeper learning was in our partnership.

Understanding each other. Listening.
Softness.
Encouragement.
Resilience
Humility
Adaption
Rest.

Variety in our work — training, hacking out, time in the field with friends. The importance of good nutrition, lots of praise, and always showing up as my most genuine self for her.

What has grown between us over the years is something far beyond sport. It is dedication, trust and a bond that felt incredibly special — the kind of relationship that forms quietly, day by day, through shared experiences.

Topsy taught me something I might never have learned otherwise: how much love can exist in a partnership like this.

Between two beings.

That together - we achieved wonderful things, but more importantly, I grew in ways I never imagined.

We don’t compete these days. Topsey is now gently retired, and I feel so grateful for everything she is in my life.

A new chapter for us both — and the same love still with us. 🐎🤗

A gentle reminder that when I show up as our true self, with patience, kindness and trust, love always finds its way to meet us there.

10/03/2026

Sometimes is not so easy to simply take a pause...

Some days are soft, open.

Some days alert

Some days carrying what must be carried.

Perhaps a pause by the kettle
A doorway
Today I paused in-between filling hay nets, the rain and the quietness of the horses in the stables.

Where was yours?

27/02/2026

Over the coming weeks, I’m sharing my personal take on recruitment — the emotional highs, the pressure, and the patterns we fall into.

Working in recruitment strategy, I’ve noticed recurring human behavioural patterns in how candidates and clients approach decisions.

This is Week 1: why the ride feels like a roller coaster, and how my horses continue to teach me steadiness — a quality I bring to both the people I work with and the strategies I create to stay steady both in work and in life.














If you’ve never worked in recruitment, it’s hard to explain the intensity of it.

From the outside, it can look simple: match a CV to a job, make an introduction, send an invoice.

In reality? It’s a full-blown emotional roller coaster — fast climbs, sudden drops, white-knuckle negotiations, and the constant pressure to deliver.

The Pressure Cooker
Every vacancy comes with urgency.

Clients don’t just “want” someone — they need them. Projects are delayed. Teams are stretched. Revenue is impacted. And often, you’re the one expected to fix it.

You feel the pressure immediately:

Time ticking.
Expectations rising.
Competitors also working the role
Internal targets watching you.

In recruitment, speed matters. But so does quality. And balancing both is where the tension lives.

You’re not just filling a job. You’re solving a business problem — quickly.

The Hunt
Then the search begins.

Calls. Messages. Database searches. LinkedIn trawling. Conversations that start cold and need to turn warm quickly.

There’s rejection. There’s silence. There’s “I’m happy where I am.”

And then — suddenly — you find them.

The right experience. The right attitude. The right availability. The right cultural fit.

You just know.

The High
When you find a genuinely strong candidate, there’s a surge of adrenaline.

You can picture it working. You can see the client’s reaction. You start mentally placing them before the CV has even been sent.

When the client responds positively? Even better.

When the interview goes well? You’re flying.

Recruitment highs are real. They’re energising. They’re addictive. That moment when the client says, “This is exactly who we’ve been looking for,” is hard to beat.

But the ride isn’t over.

The Fragile Middle
This is where the real emotional work begins.

Now you’re managing:

Candidate expectations
Client timelines
Salary negotiations
Counter-offers
Notice periods
References
Compliance
Start dates

At any moment, something can wobble.

The candidate gets a counter-offer. The client delays sign-off. The project gets paused.

A document doesn’t arrive. A medical fails. A contract takes too long.

And suddenly, the high turns into anxiety.

You’re chasing updates. Reassuring both sides. Holding momentum. Trying not to look nervous — even if you are.

This stage can feel like holding your breath for weeks.

The Emotional Investment
Here’s the part people don’t always see:

You care.

You’ve listened to the candidate talk about wanting progression. You’ve heard the client’s frustration about being understaffed. You’ve promised both sides you’ll make it work.

You’re holding multiple people’s hopes at once.

When it lands and the candidate starts successfully, there’s relief — and pride. You made something happen. You changed someone’s career trajectory. You solved a business issue.

When it falls apart at the last minute? It stings.

And you still have to pick up the phone the next day and start again.

The Reality of the Role
Recruitment isn’t just sales. It’s emotional regulation. It’s resilience. It’s relationship management. It’s expectation setting. It’s staying steady while everything around you fluctuates.

You learn to:

Stay grounded in the highs.
Stay professional in the lows.
Not over-attach too early.
Keep momentum without forcing outcomes.

But make no mistake — it’s a ride.

Why We Still Do It
Despite the pressure, despite the near misses, despite the unpredictability — there’s something powerful about it.

You get to:

Open doors for people.
Help businesses grow.
Build long-term relationships.
Spot potential others might miss.
Create opportunity where there was none.
Learn and grow in ways you never knew realised

And when it works — when someone walks into a new role because of a conversation you started — it’s worth every twist and turn.

The Recruitment Consultant Archetypes: Playing to Your Strengths (Without Burning Out)
If recruitment is an emotional roller coaster, then how you experience that ride depends heavily on who you are on it.

After reflecting on the highs, the pressure, and the fragile middle, our team created a set of recruitment consultant archetypes. Not labels. Not boxes.

Awareness tools.

Because the truth is — most of the emotional strain in recruitment doesn’t come from the job itself. It comes from operating out of balance.

When you understand your natural strengths, you can lean into them.

When you understand your shadow patterns, you can catch yourself before the drop.

Over time, I’ve noticed patterns in how recruiters operate under pressure. I call them Archetypes — ways of showing up when the ride gets bumpy. I’ll share more soon, because understanding your type can completely change how you navigate the highs and lows.

Lets enjoy the ride.

18/02/2026

Notice, Release, and Soften 🌿

Feeling Your Shoulders, Releasing Stress 🌿

Our shoulders often carry more than just weight—they hold tension, stress, and even unspoken emotions we may not realize we’re carrying.

Many times, we are unaware of the subtle tension our bodies are holding, quietly shaping our energy and boundaries.

Take a moment:

Is there a tightness, heaviness, or unease you hadn’t noticed before?

Now, breathe in deeply… and on the exhale, gently lower your shoulders.
Notice if there’s a softening, a subtle release, or a small shift. There’s no right way—just awareness.

This gentle practice supports:

Boundaries & self-care: letting go of tension helps us reclaim personal space and energy.

Nervous system harmony: calming stress and promoting relaxation.

Mind-body connection: cultivating somatic intelligence and presence.

Openness and clarity: a relaxed body allows the mind to move freely and creatively.

✨ Your shoulders hold a story—simply notice, honour, and let them soften. Awareness is the first step to release and boundary support.

So nice to share and remind me to keep me practicing 🙏

16/02/2026

"Snow, stillness, and warm breaths—allowing myself to release, rest, and simply notice, a pause I’ve long denied in decades of rushing...