At Osborn Dressage my method is built on three interconnected pillars; Think Well, Ride Well and Perform Well, forming a balanced approach that strengthens the horse–rider connection through mindset, skill and performance.
SAM OSBORN
EQUESTRIAN MINDSET & PERFORMANCE COACH
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Think Well
Your mindset shapes how you ride. Confidence, focus and clarity come from understanding your thoughts and managing your emotions. When you think well, you ride well, you’re able to stay calm under pressure and communicate with clarity. You move away from self doubt, unhelpful self talk and narratives that plateau your progression and enjoyment.
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Ride Well
Good riding is more than technique it’s about feel, timing and connection - and is most certainly nothing to do with perfection! When your mindset supports your skills, you ride with quiet curiosity, clarity, patience and clear intention. Riding well builds trust, confidence, and a stronger partnership with your horse.
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Perform Well
Performance isn’t just about rosettes and results. It’s about combining your ability to Think Well and Ride Well when you’re under pressure or when it matters most to you. When you Think Well and Ride Well, you’re prepared to compete with confidence, adapt with ease, and stay focussed on the process, not just the outcome.
What to Expect?
My coaching blends classical principles with a modern, horse-centred approach. Sessions are tailored to each rider - whether grassroots or advanced - with a focus on clear communication and rider awareness. The aim is to develop a horse who is confident, supple and engaged.​
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What matters most to me is feel - the intuitive, responsive connection between horse and rider.
Every session begins with a simple but powerful question:
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"What would I like.... and what does my horse need from me to get there? "
That is the starting point for building trust, communication and progress.
