Organizational psychology - Rider - groom - owner
Emma Edwardson.
Bridging the gap between behavioural science and the stable.
of the world's employees are disengaged from their work, marking the first ever drop for two consecutive years. The impact? Decreased productivity, work-stress, burnout, turnover and lost profits.
gallup, state of the global workplace 2026 report
The Problem
The equestrian industry has a people problem it refuses to acknowledge.
Burnout, high turnover, and fractured team dynamics are endemic in showjumping — yet they are consistently treated as individual issues rather than systemic failures. The result is a revolving door of talent, declining performance, and a culture of silence around mental health.
The science to fix this exists, and Emma understands both the research and the reality of life at the top of the sport.
About Emma
Two decades inside the sport. Now applying the science.
Emma Edwardson has spent over 20 years working at the highest levels of the showjumping world — as a rider, groom and owner. She has seen first hand the psychological toll that the elite equestrian sport takes on its people.
Having nearly completed an MSc in Organizational Psychiatry & Psychology, Emma brings academic rigour to the questions the industry has long avoided addressing.
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Ready to elevate your stables' productivity?
Whether you are riding competitively, managing a team, or navigating your mental health as a groom — Emma works with individuals and organisations at every level of the sport.
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