Riders Minds Documentary

Riders Minds are proud to announce the release of their poignant documentary, in conjunction with World Suicide Prevention Day, Friday 10 September.
In February this year the death of International Event Rider, Matthew Wright, shocked the equestrian community.
In her first public interview since the tragic death of her husband Matthew Wright, Victoria speaks openly about losing Matthew, the formation of Riders Minds and the legacy to help other people.
Riders Minds Documentary explores mental health in the equestrian industry and asks the question; why do so many riders suffer with mental illness?
If you are affected by any of the topics covered in this documentary go to www.ridersminds.org.
If you need to talk, call the Riders Minds helpline:
0800 088 2073
Or if you prefer to message then text:
07729 774 117

[@tegan2mares]

I lost my husband who was a horse trainer to suicide. Thanks for sharing your story, thanks for giving this attention ❤❤

[@gcostanza2115]

Well done to everyone involved with Riders Minds and the making of this documentary, thank you.

[@equidance3338]

This is super important and really well done. Thank you - will share XX

[@JenniNellist]

That was really profound 💔 and I hope it really helps. I wasn't fully aware of Riders Minds until I watched and appreciated this. I've personally been through some darker times on and off, generally manifesting as panic attacks. I had help through the NHS stress course to help me learn to cope. One of my favourite general life skills / coping strategies is to focus on helping other people up and being grateful for what I have and for my personal achievements to keep out of the drama that can be so negative and draining. I'd definitely say I'm a work in progress :)

[@sarahughes3434]

10 minutes of watching! Victoria you are an amazing women❤

[@maxxtubsgsdsrule7252]

A tragic and yet inspiring story of how this charity was born. So sad that it took the life and career of Matthew Wright but how courageous and strong is his wife! I’m sure he is watching down on all his friends and family wishing that he had been well enough to stay with them and not leave, but so so proud of how they have overcome such a shock and loss and thrived beyond it, to still support others. I am in awe of their work and bravery. I have shared this charity info and will try to do what little I can to spread the word.

[@user-xq5kc5cy5k]

Because there are horrible people in the equine world! I had a mental breakdown in college. I went to an equine college. I have NEVER met such HORRIBLE people since in my life. Got anxiety back then and i will never be the same person i was before attending that college. Biggest regret of my life

[@MyNicnak]

Thank you for sharing such a personal tragic event in your life. I hope you are doing ok

[@clairesuzanne1276]

I am so dreadfully sorry for you and your family's loss ..I've attempted suicide a couple of times due to my domestic abusive relationship....my horses have helped me rebuild my life, although it's been 12 years since I saw my sons who were poisoned by their father and his family. Its stopped me riding, feeling like doing anything with them etc but I keep pulling myself together and now have a good life...i have counselled others through my horses to heal them, which in turn heals me ..if you need to know what goes through our heads at that time please contact me as I may be able to give you answers and peace xxx

[@jasonjaysport4283]

I was a Groom in the equine world for 12yrs,have been around horses for about 30yrs,i come from a broken home and 22yrs ago i was in a serious RTA and got PTSD and depression from it all.it was the horse that got me back up on my feet and the horse taught me to live in the moment Not in the Past or Future and this was done with learning Natural Horsemanship and yes it give you a Language to talk to your Horses,but i found the the British equine world would not Except this N-Horsemanship,if you know this way of working the Horse there is a big benefit for the human and Horse,the Horse is the TEACHER and we are just the STUDENT,but to work with the Horse like this you have to look at your self GOOD and Hard,it all about LEADERSHIP and not being a BOSS,we are the ULTINATE PREDATOR, think about that one !

[@ryszardkilian2878]

WITAM swietny materiał ,jestem z Polski i też jeździłem xc tera piszę ebooki , może wymienimy doświadczenia ,pozdrawiam z polski

[@faibishclassical]

Hi Lizzie Greenwood-Hughes, First I like to give you a little advice about grooming, it is better to groom with both hands, you have to groom with the hand that it is near the horse when you face the tale. Now about the Big Problem! The people want a different colour Rosset! They want to win! If not this can bring them down, or lose the horse!. I Ride Teach, and Train Horses with Problems, But I don't Compete!, I don't want to win, This are my books "Healing Horses the Classical Way" and "The Art of Lunging and Work In-Hand.