Half Halts & Chaos - a forty something’s return to riding

A little bit sweary, a little bit spicy. Two mates, Sal and Jules - one park bench, lots to chat sh** about

This episode explores what it means to face fears, build resilience and reflect on those small wins - whether you ride or not - this is about the human experience. Including a short 60 second guided breathing exercise in this episode to help you pause, reflect and realise how far you have come.

When the hormones cause havoc in the saddle, how do we move through that? Here for your weekly dose of compassion, support and love.

The moments when you can’t ever imagine being able to surpass your goal of walking, trotting or even cantering the school, hacking out alone or getting back on after a fall. We are here to remind you that you’ve got this. Cohost Dani joins us again tonight, for chats, laughs and reflection.

Raw, real and vulnerable - in this episode we discuss the battle faced when learning to trust your body in the saddle. Muscle memory versus anxiety. I’ve got you.

This episode, we focus on body confidence in and out of the saddle. The challenges faced by those returning to the sport, anxieties, hopes and dreams and most of all, a dash of humour. Whilst also introducing the Catfish mentioned in episode 1.

Today we’re talking about something that every adult rider deals with—fear, anxiety, and that quiet, nagging worry of… being embarrassed. Let’s get into it.

How this then unfit, nervous, anxious mum of two got her saggy, scared bum back in the saddle after a 15 year break