Tamara – EQSTRN Collaborator & Dressage Rider
Some collaborations begin with a conversation — and for Tamara, that conversation started after she discovered a video explaining the values behind Above Average. The message of progress over perfection, identity over ego and doing things with purpose resonated instantly. She reached out not to chase opportunity, but to connect with people who shared her mindset toward life, riding and personal growth.
Tamara is an experienced dressage rider who recently joined TikTok as @tamdressage, not to chase numbers, but to make a positive contribution to the equestrian community. Through her content, she shares the real journey of riding — the precision of training, the evolving partnership with her horses, the everyday graft and the lessons learned through both progress and setbacks.
Alongside her riding, Tamara is balancing university life, often living away from her horses during term time. It’s a challenge that deepens her appreciation for every moment in the saddle and gives her a unique perspective on commitment, patience and staying connected to your passion even when distance makes it difficult.
Her story reflects modern equestrian life: ambition balanced with responsibility, progress built through consistency and identity shaped by values rather than image.
Why Tamara Collaborates with Above Average
Above Average exists to support people who live with intention — valuing mindset, integrity and long-term growth over image or shortcuts. Tamara’s decision to reach out organically speaks volumes about that alignment.
Her interest in the brand wasn’t driven by visibility or promotion. It was driven by shared philosophy — a belief that real progress comes from showing up consistently, staying grounded and remaining open to learning. That authenticity makes this collaboration feel natural rather than transactional.
As a collaborator within the EQSTRN identity, Tamara brings thoughtful perspective, discipline and genuine care into the community. Her voice reflects the quieter side of equestrian ambition — focused, patient and rooted in personal development rather than comparison
Why Tamara Aligns with the EQSTRN Identity
EQSTRN is Above Average Clothing’s equestrian identity — built around horse-first thinking, emotional connection, responsibility and steady, meaningful progress.
Tamara embodies those values through how she approaches both riding and life. She respects the process, values partnership over pressure and understands that growth happens gradually through consistency and reflection. Her balance between university commitments and riding reinforces the idea that dedication isn’t measured only by hours in the saddle, but by intention, mindset and care.
She doesn’t chase perfection or performance for appearance. She focuses on learning, development and showing up with purpose — a mindset that sits at the heart of EQSTRN’s DNA.
Tamara represents a new generation of riders who care deeply about how they grow, how they treat their horses and how they contribute to the wider community.
Follow Tamara Online
Follow Tamara across TikTok and Instagram to see her dressage journey, training insights and the everyday reality of balancing riding with university life. From precision work in the arena to honest reflections on progress, setbacks and learning, her content offers a grounded look at what consistent development really looks like.
If you value thoughtful horsemanship, steady improvement and riding with intention, her channels are well worth following.
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Tamara is a UK-based dressage rider and equestrian content creator who shares the reality of training, partnership and steady development. Through her social content, she documents the precision of dressage work, the everyday graft and the lessons learned through both progress and setbacks — always grounded in patience and purpose.
Tamara is an official collaborator within the EQSTRN identity — Above Average Clothing’s equestrian-focused line. She represents the brand’s values through her thoughtful approach to riding, learning and community contribution rather than image or performance.
Tamara embodies the EQSTRN mindset of horse-first thinking, responsibility and long-term growth. She respects the process of development, values partnership over pressure and understands that meaningful progress comes through consistency and reflection rather than shortcuts.
EQSTRN is built for equestrians, horse owners and riders who value connection, responsibility and long-term care over competition and image. It’s for those who see horsemanship as a relationship, not a result.
The EQSTRN collection includes everyday streetwear designed for life in and out of the yard, including tees, hoodies, polos, outerwear and accessories. Each piece is created to be comfortable, durable and practical for real equestrian lifestyles — not just for show days.
Yes. EQSTRN products are made using organic cotton and recycled materials, printed using renewable energy and produced through responsible manufacturing processes that prioritise longevity and reduced environmental impact. Sustainability is embedded into the identity, not treated as an add-on.
