Mental Skills Clinics for Dressage Riders
Benefits include:
- How to create goal-infused ride plans
- Improved memorization of tests and kurs
- Ability to relax or activate physical and mental energy as needed
- Increased ability to listen and assimilate information in lessons and clinics
- Confidence for program changes (new horse, new level, etc.)
- Improved accuracy
- Pre-ride routine and strategy development
- Preparation for special shows and championships
Clinic Components
Classroom Session
- This un-mounted group session orients riders to basic mental performance techniques (2.5 hours).
- 6 – 15 people per group.
- Clinics held at your facility.
- Take-home materials and strategies to implement immediately are provided.
- Topics:
Goal Setting: Outcome, Performance and Success Strategies
Self-Talk: Increasing awareness and control
Relaxation & Activation: Adjust mental and physical energy
Visualization: From Fundamentals to Fine-Tuning
Focus skills: Control your attention and concentration
Centering: Breathing, focus and body awareness
Tracking rides
=>Clinics can be held on one day or consecutive days depending on number of participants.
=> A variety of schedules and program emphasis can be created to fit facility and trainer needs.

