I had the pleasure of catching up with Kerry Native Elaine Kelly recently. We featured Elaine and her super innovative company Wise Owl Equitation last year. In the middle of a pandemic while being a New Mum, Elaine wanted to find a way to access training for both her and her horse. She figured if the whole world can start an online business, then why can’t the business of Equestrian Coaching follow suit? With that initial spark of an idea, Elaine got to work and set up a hub, Wise Owl Equitation where, Through the Wise Owl Website, Equestrian Coaches and eager Equestrians, come together for training, to access lessons and coaching online.
So basically if you have a blue tooth ear piece and a phone to capture video, along with access to the Internet you could have a lesson for you and your horse! In fact there is even an option for those with poor internet to upload an Equestrian Video to their Chosen Coach.
How Wise Owl Equitation Saddle Club Got Started.
Following the Success of Wise Owl Equitation, Elaine decided to add to her repertoire, so in January 2022 she launched Wise Owl Equitation Saddle Club. Elaine discovered that although Equestrians could access training, they were quite often struggling with other issues, such as loss of confidence, self doubt and Imposter Syndrome. The Saddle Club got started with an Equestrian Challenge with eager riders and horses signing up to prove to themselves they could achieve their goals and share they accolades in a positive space.
“Many riders these days struggle with confidence issues, and end up going to competitions and comparing themselves to other riders, feeling as if they come up short, or they end up with Imposter Syndrome. I wanted to create a place, where we not only take care the training of the horse and rider, but where the Equestrian can avail of a support system and training to counteract these mental blocks that many of us run into from time to time.. With other members of Saddle Club, Riders can discuss their blocks/fears in a positive space, with access to online videos and training that will help them overcome their issues, all for just the price of Coffee and a Sticky Bun per month.”
Elaine Kelly – Wise Owl Equitation CEO
So What Has Wise Owl Saddle Club Got for You?
- Online Training’s to Combat Confidence
- Strength and Conditioning Exercises for Riders
- Equine Physio Stretches and Exercises for the Horse
- Self Improvement Videos
- Self Hypnosis Videos
- Monthly Live Videos with Equestrian Experts (Irish Equestrian Jonty Evans with be on soon!)
- Along with Dressage Judge’s and Showjumping Course Builders giving Master Classes to help you to improve your ring craft.
- Wise Owl Equestrian Merchandise at Great Prices.
- Private Facebook Group Membership where you can discuss Equestrian Related Goals or Issues in a Positive Environment.
- Plus if you are a regular user of the Wise Owl Equitation Coaching Platform, and you become a member of Wise Owl Saddle Club, you will no longer have to pay the admin fee when booking your lesson! So whether you have one lesson a week or 5, your admin fee will be free when you become a member of Wise Owl Saddle Club, A Great Offer Indeed!
Testimonials from Happy Saddle Club Members
I am so thankful that I signed up for the Challenge. Ever since the passing of my Goose boy I have felt like I was in a funk — a serious state of flux. Even though I continued taking lessons with my trainer I found that stresses from work and health challenges just added to my “off” mood. I had a regular lesson mount from the farm and we got along well. I am guessing my state of mind projected on to him and I had a series of falls that shook my confidence more. So, on my way to lessons I would get butterflies and start questioning myself. Stress added more pain to my consistent level of fibro pain and riding certain horses became uncomfortable. Honestly that is one reason Dillon, my other horse, has been retired. He was just too lofty and a bit spooky for my back. I hate the thought that I buried my confidence along with Goose when he passed but there are days when it feels that way. The past 2 sessions have helped my psyche in setting goals and making plans for training / showing. I am feeling encouraged and the old fire seems to be ignited. Today’s session is greatly anticipated. Thank you Elaine Kelly and all associated with Wise Owl to make this Challenge happen.
I loved the meeting today, I already feel so much better and so much more confident! It definitely helped as currently I am out of action with a knee injury from a fall but only around 2-3 weeks now till I can get on again and I feel so ready for it!! Also I wanna say a massive thank you to everyone in this group and the amazing creators because I feel so secure and so so glad that I am surrounded with people that may have similar issues as we all know what the equine community can be like at some point. ha ha
So What are You Waiting for – Your New and Improved Equestrian Self Awaits 🙂
To find out more about Wise Owl Saddle Club, check out the Wise Owl Equitation Website Here>>