About
Behind Ryleigh Equine
Hey, I’m Ashleigh — an Equestrian Australia certified riding coach, with over 15 years of hands-on experience in the horse industry. I’ve spent my life working in various branches of the field, gaining valuable experience with racehorses and breakers, broodmares and show teams but I've predominantly managed prestigious riding schools and agistment centres along the way.
My qualifications span a Diploma of Performance Horse Industry Management, certificates in sports coaching and equine psychology, along with studies in agriculture and horse breeding — but it’s my real-world experience that has shaped me the most.
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These days, I commonly focus on helping teen and adult riders build confidence and self-belief while enjoying their time in the saddle at Equus: a peaceful 60-acre property in Nar Nar Goon North, with access to lovely, educated school horses.
Scroll down to read more about WHY "confidence coaching" is my area of expertise!
More than just "riding lessons"
MINDSET COACH
The Full Story
Why "confidence coaching?"
Back in 2011 when riding my trusty horse 'Buddi' and schooling some low cross rail jumps with a friend, we had a mishap. There was an issue with the jump (something I go into more detail about in clinics and my online programs) and I landed on a poorly maintained surface with a thud!
Not only was I winded, turns out I had broken my pelvis! Yes, you read that right. My PELVIS! 6-months on crutches and even longer out of the saddle. When I was finally able to ride again, I was terrified to canter. Absolutely terrified. Let's not even go into how I simply refused to jump again for nearly 10 years after this. What a long time to not enjoy what I love the most. It took this amount of time for me to retrain my brain and build my own confidence back.
What worked? What didn't?
Let's get the negative (and sadly familiar) stuff out of the way.
When trying to rebuild my confidence, most approaches didn't work!
Do any of these sentences sound familiar?
"Come on, just do it"
"You should be over it by now!"
"That rider is half your age, and they don't have a problem!"
"What's wrong with you now?"
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Yeah, that's what I had for my so-called 'help' over the years with riding. None of it helped - NONE!
In fact, pretty sure it made everything worse, because I started to doubt myself too and my own ability.
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So what did work?
Good news and bad news!
The bad news is, there is no easy fix. No quick answer. SORRY! But here's the good news: if you are determined to work through challenges, have the desire to understand WHY you have these feelings and you want to do the hard yards to get there, then I can help!
CONFIDENCE CLINIC
MINDSET RESET RETREAT - COMING SOON
Reach out
Get in touch so we can start working together.
