Qualified coaches invited to support this new and important academic research from Hartpury University.
Are equestrian coaches sufficiently aware of the health-related challenges some female riders face? A new academic study is aiming to find out, and your insight could make a real difference.
Hartpury MSc student Dawn Elwin, supported by senior lecturer Emma Davies, is researching the current awareness of female health-related barriers to riding within the equestrian coaching community. The study is now live and open to coaches across the UK.
The anonymous 7-minute survey is open to all genders who are UKCC Level 2 or above and/or BHS Stage 3 or above. It focuses on the understanding coaches have around key health issues that can affect female participation, including:
- Menstruation
- Breast pain
- Perimenopause
- Menopause
These stages of life can significantly affect riding comfort, confidence, and performance, yet they’re rarely discussed openly in coaching environments. This study seeks to change that by gathering real-world insight from qualified professionals.
Why take part?
Your input will:
- Help build a clearer picture of awareness in the equestrian coaching community
- Contribute to important academic research at Hartpury University
- Encourage greater support and inclusivity in coaching
Participation is entirely voluntary, and responses are confidential. If any questions feel sensitive, you can choose to respond with “prefer not to say” and still continue with the survey.
Take the survey now: Click here to participate
Please share this opportunity with other eligible coaches. Every response matters.
