Back in the Saddle

Our Back in the Saddle coaching scheme offers group coaching sessions for members wishing to evaluate their career paths. This scheme aims to assist those wishing to evaluate their career development and might need impartial guidance to facilitate this. Change can necessitate a re-evaluation and change can take many forms. Commonly changes occur when starting a family, or when an injury has been acquired, or simply when someone finds themselves uncertain of their future path for whatever reason.

Whilst coaching can help in a fire-fighting situation to help get 'back in the saddle' professionally, we also hope to encourage members to utilise it in a pre-emptive way, enabling challenges to be navigated smoothly and changes to be seen as opportunities.

How it works

Back in the Saddle is a six-month programme led by a team of individuals who have experienced working in equine practice and the challenges it presents, and have undergone coach training. Coachees will attend monthly online sessions where they carry out development exercises, share their experiences, learn from others and explore the options available to them, in a workshop-style setting.

Applications have now closed for our summer intake, with the first session starting on Tuesday 11th June.

Keep an eye on this page and our socials for details of future intakes.

Our coaches

Kate Blakeman

Gemma Dransfield

Sophie Eaden

Claire Goodban

Lucy Grieve

Your questions answered

Back in the Saddle coaching is available to all BEVA members more than 5 years qualified (i.e. six years and over) and is a free member benefit.

Coachees will attend six virtual coaching sessions taking place on:

Tuesday 11 June at 7:30pm (UK time)
Wednesday 3 July at 7:30pm (UK time)
Wednesday 14 August at 7:30pm (UK time)
Wednesday 4 September at 7:30pm (UK time)
Wednesday 9 October at 7:30pm (UK time)
Wednesday 6 November at 7:30pm (UK time)

Whether you are in need of a change, predicting the need, or simply not sure where your career is going, coaching can provide the support needed for individuals to grow and develop a sustainable future in the profession. This group style of coaching will allow you to openly discuss your experiences in a safe, non-judgemental environment, with trained coaches who understand your situation and can guide you through a process to achieving positive outcomes.

Typically those who find coaching to help, would be those encountering changes in work-life balance, for example starting a family, or finding themselves unable to work in their current role through injury. Some people may have simply lost their way in their career, or are struggling to find the enthusiasm and drive they perhaps once felt. There doesn't need to be a particular 'reason' to start coaching though, the benefits can be felt by one and all, regardless of their current situation!