Give your riders the competitive edge

Learn about my workshops and presentations for mental performance and mental health

Workshops to strengthen your group’s mindset

Bring evidence-based mental skills training directly to your barn, team, or riding program. My workshops provide riders with practical tools they can use immediately—from managing competition nerves to building confidence after setbacks to developing consistent performance under pressure. Whether you're a barn owner looking to support your competitive riders, a coach wanting to integrate mental skills into your program, or a team preparing for championship season, customized workshops deliver focused training that strengthens both individual performance and team culture.

Popular workshop topics include: competition preparation and anxiety management, goal setting for competitive riders, overcoming fear and building confidence, mental skills for consistent performance, and supporting young riders (parent and coach editions).

Ready to give your riders the mental edge? Let's design a workshop that fits your team's needs.

Formatted to fit your group’s needs

Workshops can be delivered online via video platform or on-site at your barn or facility, depending on what works best for your group. Online workshops provide convenient access for geographically dispersed teams or busy schedules, while on-site sessions allow for more personal connection and the opportunity to integrate training directly into your barn environment.

Each workshop is tailored to your group's specific needs, experience level, and goals. I work with you to determine the right format—whether that's a more traditional presentation style with Q&A, an interactive experiential session with practice exercises and group discussion, or a blend of both approaches. The format depends on your group size, topic, and learning objectives.

Workshops typically run 60 minutes to 2 hours for a single session, though multi-week series and half-day intensive formats are also available for groups wanting deeper skill development over time.

My teaching approach

I aim to make every workshop engaging, accessible, and immediately useful. My teaching style is friendly and personable—I want participants to feel comfortable asking questions, sharing experiences, and being honest about their challenges. I break down complex psychological concepts into digestible, practical takeaways that riders can actually use, avoiding academic jargon in favor of clear, relatable explanations. I incorporate visuals, examples from equestrian sport, and additional resources participants can reference after the workshop ends. My goal is for everyone to walk away with at least one new insight, strategy, or tool they can apply right away—whether that's a breathing technique for managing nerves, a reframing strategy for negative self-talk, or a structured approach to goal setting. Learning should feel relevant, not overwhelming.

My workshops

Explore various workshop topics, each designed to teach the information needed to take your group’s riding to the next level.

Have a specific need or challenge your team is facing? I can design a custom workshop addressing topics like team cohesion and communication, managing competitors and comparison, balancing school/work with riding commitments, staying motivated through plateaus, or any other mental performance area relevant to your group.

Workshop pricing depends on format, length, group size, and location. Contact me to discuss your group’s needs and receive a custom quote.

Ready to bring mental skills training to your barn or team? Reach out to start the conversation about what would work best for your riders.

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Topics

Learn practical strategies for managing pre-show nerves, developing effective warm-up routines, staying focused under pressure, and performing consistently when it counts. Riders discover how to use anxiety as fuel rather than letting it interfere with performance.
Explore the psychology of confidence in riding, how to rebuild after falls or disappointing performances, and techniques for maintaining self-belief through challenges. Includes practical exercises for developing resilient self-talk and mental imagery.
Learn how to set effective performance, process, and outcome goals that keep you motivated and moving forward. Covers creating actionable training plans, tracking progress, adjusting goals when needed, and staying focused on what you can control.
Develop essential mental skills including focus and concentration, pre-ride routines, managing mistakes and distractions during rounds, and staying present. Designed to help riders show up more consistently and access their best riding in training and competition.
Address fear after falls, injuries, or traumatic riding experiences. Learn evidence-based techniques for gradually rebuilding confidence, managing intrusive thoughts, and developing resilience through the inevitable ups and downs of equestrian sport.
Help parents understand how to support their competitive rider without adding pressure, manage their own emotions at shows, communicate effectively about goals and challenges, and recognize when their rider might benefit from additional mental performance support.
Equip coaches with tools to recognize signs of performance anxiety or mental blocks in their riders, communicate in ways that build confidence rather than increase pressure, and integrate basic mental skills training into their teaching and program structure.