Ali Wakelin is a humble and grounded coach who has worked with some incredible trainers over her career.  Integrating her biomechanics knowledge, solid coaching skills, learning theory and her own insights Ali has developed her own unique approach to developing horses and riders to be the best they can be. We were surprised to find out Ali's backstory didn't include horses - "I never went near a horse as a child. I looked for a live in job as a teenager and saw an advert for a trainee groom and riding instructor!". Ali is an accomplished trainer and she acknowledges the importance of input from Mary Wanless, Andrew McLean as well as many others. She is proud to be a Ride With Your Mind coach working with individuals, coaching clinics at her base and supporting Mary Wanless in delivery of her teacher training programme. Ali delivers online training through Dressage Training TV as well as running some short, fun online courses for a select group of clients. Ali has a down-to-earth philosophy and an easy way about her as she talks through her ABC's of horse-training. She starts with ground work basics, based on the principles of equine learning theory and then uses these basics to develop ridden work to high levels. Her sense of humour runs through this episode as she talks about being "sent the horse you need" rather than the horse your perhaps wants, and shares her top tip to "enjoy the journey"  Join the HorseTribe membership group FREE to watch Ali's webinar for the HorseTribe and see her at our summer festival HorseFest!