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.