A Holistic Approach to Coaching the Young Rider
From a Physical and Psychological Perspective
📅 Friday 9 January 2026 | 🕘 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM�📍 University of Winchester, Sparkford Rd, Winchester, SO22 4NR
💡 About the Workshop
Join us for an in-depth, evidence-based day exploring how physical and psychological development impact the young equestrian athlete. This interactive workshop offers practical insights and tools to help coaches support riders through key stages of growth, both in and out of the saddle.
Approved for 6 CPD points for BHS APCs and CPD approval for Pony Club Coaches, this is an unmissable opportunity for coaches, trainers and equestrian professionals dedicated to developing confident and capable young riders.
🔹 Topics Include
Physical elements:
1. Coaching the growing body; understanding how physical development impacts the young rider in the saddle
2. Growing pains; Recognising growing pains and how this can look in the saddle
3. Young Rider Fatigue & recovery; exploring how the young rider’s body deals with fatigue and why recovery time is so important
Psychological elements:
1. Coaching the developing Brain: Understanding how cognitive and emotional development impacts focus, communication & learning
2. Motivation and mood through growth: Recognising how hormonal and physical changes influence confidence, consistency and drive
3. Mental Fatigue and Recovery: Exploring how growth, school and training demands affect mental energy and strategies to promote psychological rest.
🎓 Presented By
Alice Walker – Equine and Rider Physiotherapist, BSc (Hons), PGDip, HCPC, MCSP, RAMP�Amelia Collins – Founder of ACE Coaching, BHS APC Stage 4 Event Coach, BSc (Hons), MSc (Applied Sport Psychology), Working towards chartered status with British Psychological Society, Research Assistant at University of Winchester
Running in partnership with the University of Winchester
☕ Included
* Lunch and refreshments provided
* Networking opportunity after the workshop, join us at a local pub for food, conversation and connection with fellow coaches
🎟️ Spaces are limited – book early to secure your place!�👉 Link
https://lnkd.in/exTtfyki
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