Mental health
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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
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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‘
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Riders unite for parachute jump in memory of Bradley
Anyone interested is invited to sign up for the jump
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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’
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‘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’
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Project aims to assess the impact of horses on human mental health
The horses ‘act as role models for healthy living’
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‘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
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‘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’
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‘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’
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#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
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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
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‘A catalyst for good’: giving people a second chance through horses
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’
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Groom urges others to seek help following struggle with depression
‘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’
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Groom aims to clip 100 horses in 12 hours #clipathon
Katy is aiming to raise £2,000 for the mental health charity MIND
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‘Suddenly everything made sense’: how horses are helping a young man recover from an eating disorder
Find out about the youngster who credits the healing powers of horses to his recovery from anorexia
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Young rider who overcame ‘darkest days’ aims to inspire others
The rider suffered from mental health issues after illness and the loss of her brother
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The diary of the home-made livery yard: a stress-related realisation
Katy explains why she has recently figured out her own mental health and physical has been suffering
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‘Never let pride or fear stop you speaking out’: Carl Hester backs Mental Health Awareness Week
Carl Hester is among the elite riders who have shown support for Mental Health Awareness Week
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Mental Health Awareness Week: ‘We need to look after each other like we do our horses’
‘If there’s a horse not looking right, we pick it up in 10 seconds, but it would take you 10 weeks to notice that your mate working beside you isn’t’