Coaching Resources

Practical tools for riders who are short on time, from an HSI Level 2 coach.

Everything here is built for real days: 15 to 30 minute rides, young horses, and getting going again after a break. Most of it is free.

New here?
Start with 30 Prompts for 20 Minutes in the Saddle.
Got a young horse?
Key Flatwork for Young Horses: ten exercises with simple progressions.
Competing?
Grab the Dressage Test Tip List or 5 Tips to Get Inside the Time XC.

Equestrian Coaching

30 Prompts for 20 Minutes in the Saddle

30 questions to give a short ride a clear focus, for when you only have 15 to 20 minutes in the saddle. Free.

Key Flatwork for Young Horses

Young horses don’t need drilling; they need smart, short sessions that build strength, balance and confidence. This coaching PDF gives you ten rider-proof exercises with simple What / Why / How / Progression, plus exactly where I use each one in real life. You’ll also get a friendly Training Scale explainer so you know what you’re building (and when to step back). Written by me, Sarah Elebert, HSI Level 2 Coach.

Dressage Test Tip List

A practical cheat sheet for riders who want to make every mark count. Simple, tactical tips to ride with clarity, confidence, and precision — even under pressure. Created by Level Two coach and rider Sarah Elebert for real riders with real lives and limited arena time.

5 Tips to Get Inside the Time XC

This free PDF breaks down my top five tips for riding inside the time on cross country — and shows you how to practice every one of them at home. Designed for busy riders (yes, especially equestrian mums), it’s a simple, practical guide that helps you make the most of your schooling sessions, build your horse’s gears, ride more economically, and walk your courses with purpose.