One woman’s journey to find the strength within – and then to help others
‘Powerful, intriguing, life changing.’ – Jody Lyons
‘I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but they will never forget how you made them feel…’
Sandi Simons grew up in a small country town and, like many young girls, developed a passion for horses. However, her childhood was far from easy. At a very young age, she was placed in a situation in which her innocence was destroyed and her life affected forever. Then she watched her parents’ marriage fall apart and her mother suffer debilitating depression. She moved out of home hoping to improve her situation.
Sandi soon found herself a teenage mum at the age of fourteen, and a series of abusive relationships followed. But somewhere in her heart she knew there was always hope for a better life… and always horses waiting for her.
After meeting talented horseman David Simons, Sandi realised that her life experiences had completely destroyed her confidence in everything she did, including riding horses. Determined to overcome her fears, she worked with David to regain her old skills. She began to understand that it was not just riding she was relearning – she was learning to trust herself and let herself be loved.
Since then Sandi has helped thousands of women all over Australia and the US to find the strength within to overcome their perceived limitations, both with their horses and in their lives. In her work with women using horses, Sandi helps them face their fears and become stronger, more complete individuals, who are able to banish self-doubt and believe in their own value.
‘My own early life experiences helped me develop empathy for other women and the experience to help them with their personal issues, so that they too can believe in themselves and follow their own dreams. This book also contains stories from some of the women I have worked with will perhaps provide insights that readers can relate to and take heart from.’ — Sandi Simon
About the author
Sandi specialises in assisting women regain their confidence in themselves and in riding no matter what their discipline or level of experience. She is a regular contributor to an extensive range of horse magazines throughout Australia. Her Confidence Clinics and Camps are in constant demand throughout Australia and she has an extensive range of books and DVDs which can be found on her website www.sandisimons.com.au.
She has recently initiated a brand new program for women, “Cowgirl Dressage”, to create a new experience for women and their best friends – horse or human! The program provides the next step for women who have regained their confidence with their horse but are not ready, or have no desire to enter mainstream competition. Cowgirl Dressage is also the ideal arena for women who just want to have fun with their horse in a friendly and above all fun atmosphere without the pressure normally experienced at clinics www.cowgirldressage.com.au
If you are going along to EQUITANA Sydney (7-10 November), you can see Sandi’s demonstrations on Thurs 7th at 5pm and 12.15pm on Saturday 9th, or catch up for a chat with her at STAND 412 in the EPSOM PAVILLION.
Media
Sandi Simons lives in Drysdale Victoria. She is available for interviews and speaking engagements. Sandi will be in Sydney for the Equitana Sydney from 7 – 11 November.
For media interviews during Equitana, 7-11 November, contact:
Colleen Lethbridge
M: 0403 082 415 / E: col.lethbridge@gmail.com.au
About the book
Title: A Life Worth Riding
Author: Sandi Simons
Publisher: Finch Publishing
Release Date: 1 November 2013
Paperback ($24.99). eBook ($9.99)
www.finch.com.au/books/life-worth-riding / www.sandisimons.com.au
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