Abstract
Many equestrian coaches are self employed and receive no formal support for development after completion of their lead body qualification. This study investigated a potential solution to maintain professional enthusiasm and engagement. Three elite coaches were selected through purposive sampling to engage in a distance mentoring scheme, and data collected via interviews and self-reflection. Key results drawn down from emergent themes were sub-divided into four reflective aspects and four mentoring themes. During this process coaches developed a positive cognitive awareness of their own ability facilitating ownership of their practice. Findings suggest the mentoring process supportive and aided development of self-reflection
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 162-178 |
| Number of pages | 16 |
| Journal | International Journal of Evidence Based Coaching and Mentoring |
| Volume | 11 |
| Issue number | 1 |
| Publication status | Published - 2013 |