Alison Lincoln

Freelance Writer, Author and Ghostwriter

United Kingdom

With an equine science degree, Alison has taught on higher education courses in several colleges in the UK. Her book 'Equine Sports Coaching' was published in 2008 and remains on the recommended reading list for the British Horse Society's coaching qualifications. Her new book 'Be Your Own Equine Sports Coach' was published in April 2022. She is also a Practitioner member of the International Society for Equitation Science.

She has extensive writing experience including external funding bids, local government report writing, business plans and distance learning packs. Currently she works as a writer, author and ghost writer, regularly contributing to Horsemart and FEI.org as well as working with business owners and entrepreneurs to bring their business books to life.

Her particular area of interest is science based coaching of equestrian sports including exercise physiology, biomechanics, sport psychology and coaching techniques. Her aim is to make the science of coaching accessible to all.

In 2023 Alison qualified in Equine Facilitated Learning. EFL provides experiential learning opportunities through interactions with horses. It helps people learn about their way of being in the world and use their reflections to adjust their thinking / behaviour in every day life.

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Concordia
06/20/2024
THE PRINCIPLE OF MARGINAL GAINS - Concordia

Who do you want to become? By Alison Lincoln In my article, 'Authentic Leadership' (also issue #10), I asked you to consider some big questions - What do you stand for? What are your principles and values? In this article, I want to ask you to consider perhaps the biggest question of all - who do you want to become?

Equestrian Hub
01/07/2022
Getting Your Eventer Fit

When dealing with the concept of fitness, it pays to have a benchmark. What does being fit actually mean?

Horsemart
A starter guide to dressage competitions by Alison Lincoln | Horsemart

Going to a dressage competition can be stressful, especially if you've never been to one before or haven't competed for a long period of time, but there's plenty you can do in advance to ensure you're as well prepared as possible. The first is to familiarise yourself with the rules.

Horse Sport
03/23/2022
Analyzing Your Performance

As riders, we often spend many hours training independently without regular access to high quality coaches, sport psychologists, biomechanic specialists or exercise physiologists. This can be the difference between performing well and performing to the best of your ability consistently and reliably over the long term.

Alison Lincoln
07/27/2021
Preview of new book cover!

Very exciting preview of the cover for my new book due out Feb 2022 including a lovely review from Christopher Bartle.

FEI.org
07/24/2021
Beat the Heat

With horses having already started arriving in Japan for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games, athletes, grooms and coaches have been putting the welfare of their charges at the forefront. One of the biggest concerns is the expected heat in Tokyo, with forecasters predicting record temperatures for an Olympic Games.

FEI.org
06/29/2021
Improve my Riding When I'm Not on a Horse - How Does That Work?

Even when you're not on a horse you can improve your riding. How? By using imagery, also known as visualisation. Imagery involves using all the senses to create or recreate an experience in the mind. Research has shown that when someone engages in vivid and absorbing imagery the brain interprets this as identical to the event actually happening.

FEI.org
06/22/2021
Are Your Schooling Sessions Long Enough?

A paper presented at a conference on Equine Sports Medicine and Science highlighted how short most Dressage schooling sessions are. The majority only last around 45 minutes which is considered insufficient time to include an adequate warm up, followed by the actual training work and a period of cooling down.

FEI.org
05/31/2021
Why Mindset Matters for Equestrians

A common reaction when we hear the phrase “mindset matters” is to nod wisely, resolve to be more positive and then move on to other things. But mindset is not just about whether you’re an optimist or a pessimist. A study commissioned by the FEI in 2017 found that having a growth mindset is one of 14 essential ingredients that make up horsemanship competence.

FEI.org
05/18/2021
The Performance of the Endurance Horse

Competitive Endurance rides are a test of the athlete’s ability to safely manage their horse’s stamina and fitness while coping with the varying terrain, distance and weather conditions on the course.

FEI.org
05/11/2021
Is Your Eventer Fit Enough?

Is your event horse fit enough? The answer to that question, at least according to the research, is probably no.

FEI.org
04/27/2021
Riding with a Sore Back? You're Not Alone

If, like me, it takes you a while to loosen up in the morning, you won’t be surprised to learn that there is a higher prevalence of lower back pain in riders than in the non-equestrian population.

Mo2vate Magazine
Think Like an Astronaut

Article published in the October2020 edition of Mo2vate Magazine an online subscription magazine for small businesses and entrepreneurs.

Horsey Hooves
04/17/2020
5 Best Auto-Follow Cameras for Horse Riders & Sports Enthusiasts

Riding on your own just got a whole lot easier. The development of auto follow cameras means you can now set up a camera alongside or inside the arena to capture your riding sessions without the need for a camera operator to pan, zoom, start or stop recording- (partners and parents rejoice!

Horsey Hooves
01/10/2020
What's the Difference Between a Miniature Horse and a Pony?

The difference between a Miniature Horse and a pony is based on its size, conformation, temperament and overall build and structure is their size and shape. According to the American Miniature Horse Association, a "Miniature should be a small, sound, well-balanced horse and should give the impression of strength, agility and alertness.