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Paula Wood

I am passionate about the psychology and connectivity between horse and rider. The importance of welfare for our horses both mentally and physically through biomechanics, mindset, posture and balance.

Qualifications

  • BHS Stage 3 Coach in Complete Horsemanship equivalent
  • Level 2 Certificate in Equestrian Coaching (General Riding)/UKCC
Qualifications Explained

Services

  • Training and Skills Record sign off to Stage 2
  • Showing training
  • Dressage training to Elementary
  • Delivers Pony Stars
  • Delivers Challenge Awards
  • Coaching leisure riders (flatwork)
  • Coaching children and young people
  • Coaching nervous riders
  • Coaching for people with additional support requirements
  • Group lessons
  • Mindset coaching
  • Biomechanics
  • In-hand sessions
  • Groundwork training
  • Horse care training and advice

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About me

Specialises in learning difficulties, neurodiversity, PTSD, trauma, stress and anxiety.

My life has been with horses,work,rest and play! I have competed successfully in BE, BS, BD and affiliated showing. As I mature I have been drawn more towards dressage. I am passionate about the psychology and connectivity between horse and rider. The importance of welfare for our horses both mentally and physically through biomechanics, mindset, posture and balance. As well as my coaching career I am a retired staff nurse trained specifically in learning difficulties and MH. I incorporate breath work and functioning strategies within my coaching when needed.

I do not charge by the hour but allocate 45 minutes per session which allows flexibility to individual needs. e.g. processing information, emotional regulation. Sessions are structured around cognitive, physical and emotional needs and abilities. Providing emotional regulation, motor skills and trauma recovery alongside biomechanics/posture/breath work to assist general and performance anxiety.

This approach enables both rider and horse to connect in harmony providing a successful enjoyable experience for all.

I look forward to meeting you and your horses and supporting your progress in riding and horsemanship skills.