07/10/2026
🌈 UNDERSTANDING NEURODIVERSITY IN EQUESTRIAN SPORT 🐴
We’re delighted to welcome Lily, a passionate neurodiversity advocate and late-diagnosed autistic woman, for two special sessions exploring neurodiversity in equestrian sport.
Lily brings both lived experience and advocacy knowledge, with a passion for helping neurodivergent individuals feel understood, supported and empowered to thrive — without feeling they need to mask who they are.
These sessions are a fantastic opportunity for riders, coaches and parents to develop a greater understanding of neurodiversity and discover practical ways to create more inclusive, supportive environments. 💜
🐴 SESSION 1 — Understanding Your Neurodivergent Brain
For Riders
📅 Tuesday 13 October 2026
⏰ 7pm
Whether you are neurodivergent, wondering if you might be, or simply interested in understanding more about how your brain works, this session is for you.
Together, we’ll explore:
✨ Common neurodivergent traits
✨ The strengths that can come with neurodivergence
✨ Challenges that may arise in training, competition and everyday life
✨ Practical strategies to support your equestrian journey
✨ Self-awareness and self-advocacy
✨ How to communicate your needs and identify the support that works best for you
The aim is for riders to leave with greater understanding of themselves, practical tools they can use, and increased confidence to advocate for what they need to perform at their best. 💪🐎
🧠 SESSION 2 — Understanding Neurodiversity in Coaching
For Coaches & Parents
📅 Tuesday 10 November 2026
⏰ 7pm
📚 CPD POINTS AVAILABLE
This session is designed for coaches and parents who want to better understand how neurodiversity can influence learning, communication, confidence and performance within equestrian sport.
We’ll explore:
✨ Common neurodivergent profiles
✨ Communication preferences
✨ Sensory considerations
✨ Practical coaching strategies
✨ Creating psychologically safe environments
✨ Supporting confidence, participation and long-term development
The session will provide practical tools to help coaches and parents better support neurodivergent riders and build positive, inclusive relationships both in and out of the arena. 💜
Whether you’re a rider looking to better understand yourself, a parent wanting to support your child, or a coach wanting to develop a more inclusive approach, these sessions are an opportunity to learn, reflect and make a real difference.
🎟️ BOOK YOUR PLACE:
https://horsemonkey.com/uk/search?s=lily%20morgan
Let’s continue working towards an equestrian community where everyone can feel understood, supported and able to reach their full potential. 🌈🐴💜
