Hi, I'm Zena and like many riders, I’ve experienced the mental ups and downs that come with riding.

Over the years I’ve competed in a range of disciplines — including dressage, showjumping, eventing, showing, and riding club. And like many amateur riders balancing work and horses, I often found myself overthinking mistakes, being overly self-critical, and wondering if I was ever going to “get there”.

Then life forced me to step back.

After being diagnosed with colon cancer, I began working more intentionally on my mindset — learning how our thoughts shape confidence, resilience, and the way we respond to setbacks.

As I explored these ideas, I realised something important:

Many of the same mindset principles that help people navigate difficult moments in life can also transform the way riders approach their sport.

Instead of spiralling after mistakes.
Instead of comparing ourselves to others.
Instead of feeling like progress never comes fast enough.

We can learn how to pause, reflect, and rebuild confidence one ride at a time.

That realisation became the starting point for The Equestrian Edit.

A place for thoughtful tools designed to help riders strengthen their mindset, enjoy the process of learning, and build confidence in the saddle.