Mental health

‘People suffer in silence’: coach hopes to shine light on eating disorders in equestrianism

‘If people can help identity eating disorders then we can let people know they’re not alone – and that applies to carers too, not just sufferers’

Protecting yourself, your business and your staff: why the industry’s workforce must be a priority *H&H Plus*

Shetlands Freddie and Sven help boost children’s mental health

Former jockeys more likely to suffer mental health problems than general public *H&H Plus*

Plans to lobby parliament on the mental health benefits of horse ownership *H&H Plus*

Calls for action to help stamp out bullying *H&H Plus*

As national anti-bullying week comes to a close, more needs to be done to combat the problem across the equestrian world

#buddydontbully: online campaign aims to combat nastiness in the equestrian community

‘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’

‘It’s close to all of us’: stallion services auctioned for World Mental Health Day

‘It’s OK not to be OK’: top riders speak out on World Mental Health Day

Equestrian community rallies behind mental wellbeing initiative in memory of young rider

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

Claire Drey-Brown’s we need to talk blog: ‘It isn’t your job to stop the hate, it’s the job of those who hate’

’It is not you who needs to change what you post, it is those hateful people who comment horrible things that need to change‘

Riders unite for parachute jump in memory of Bradley

Anyone interested is invited to sign up for the jump

New company aims to support grooms’ mental health

‘Although a lot of grooms do it out of love for the job, it takes its toll’

‘I’m still here because of horses’: rider explains how eventing ‘fixed’ her mental health

‘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’

Project aims to assess the impact of horses on human mental health

The horses ‘act as role models for healthy living’

‘Need to appear strong’ proves major barrier to seeking help #MentalHealth

The Racing Welfare and Liverpool John Moores University study has given specific recommendations to benefit the mental health of racing’s workforce

‘They have given me purpose’: inspiring rider opens up about how horses helped reclaim her life

‘I want other people to see that just because someone wrote you off doesn’t mean it is true’

‘No one should suffer in silence’: eventers discuss their mental health to urge others to speak up

‘It’s so easy to look normal on the outside, but be dying inside’

#GoRacingGreen: how horses have helped tackle mental health issues

Debbie Matthews’ #GoRacingGreen idea to welcome all people to racing and equestrian events has received much support

Racing staff called on to aid mental health research

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