‘Horses are so emotionally draining – we put so much into them; our health, money, time, everything, and we should be able to enjoy them without worrying what people are thinking of us’
A total of £15,000 has so far been raised under the #Willdoes banner, to help young people struggling to cope with daily life, in memory of the teenager
’It is not you who needs to change what you post, it is those hateful people who comment horrible things that need to change‘
Anyone interested is invited to sign up for the jump
‘Although a lot of grooms do it out of love for the job, it takes its toll’
‘It’s still a taboo subject and I hope the more I share, the more brutally honest I am, then more people might feel they can reach out’
The horses ‘act as role models for healthy living’
The Racing Welfare and Liverpool John Moores University study has given specific recommendations to benefit the mental health of racing’s workforce
‘I want other people to see that just because someone wrote you off doesn’t mean it is true’
‘It’s so easy to look normal on the outside, but be dying inside’
Debbie Matthews’ #GoRacingGreen idea to welcome all people to racing and equestrian events has received much support
The study aims to establish an overview of mental wellbeing in racing and researchers are asking those who work in any area of the industry to take part
The aim of the initiative is to give ‘renewed hope to those who have taken a tumble in life through a meaningful new career in horseracing’
‘it is so important to talk and you can get help much quicker than I did. Help is out there and there is no shame in asking for it’
To mark World Mental Health Day today (10 October) and with mental health increasingly prominent on the national agenda, Andrea Oakes finds out why riders can be particularly susceptible to problems — and how to combat the problem
Katy is aiming to raise £2,000 for the mental health charity MIND
Find out about the youngster who credits the healing powers of horses to his recovery from anorexia
The rider suffered from mental health issues after illness and the loss of her brother
