News & Events
- Clinic for Five Oak Farms, Jeri Lou Paul
July 10, 2010
This clinic had one classroom session in the morning and two riding groups in the afternoon. Sport psychology techniques were taught to increase awareness; build preparation strategies both on and off the horse; and develop effective focus and energy-management skills. - “Psychology of Injury”/PSP5832
July 2 & 3, 2010
Graduate course taught at John f. Kennedy University in the master’s in Sport Psychology program. Topics included: assessment of psychological response to injury; exploration of the stages of grief models as related to injury and rehabilitation; tailoring sport psychology techniques to be effective in enhancing rehabilitation and building mental strength; and facilitating successful re-entry into sport. - “Outstanding Teacher of the Year” Graduate School of Professional Psychology, John F. Kennedy University
Award for teaching in the master’s program in Sport Psychology at JFK University. Courses have included: Performance Enhancement A & B, Case Supervision, Sport Camp Theory and Development, and Psychology of Injury. - USHJA Clinic for Windy Hill Equestrians, Laura Gerst
May 14 & 15, 2010
Los Altos Hills, CA
This clinic had two classroom sessions on the first day that included fundamental sport psychology techniques useful for increasing focus and confidence. The second day consisted of riding groups in which participants concentrated on their mental preparation and focus while executing a variety of exercises.
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Clinic for Central Coast Equestrian Association
May 1 & 2, 2010
Watsonville, CA
This clinic was held in conjunction with the kick-off event for the Central Coast Equestrian Association. Riders participated in an unmounted group on the first day in which foundational sport psychology techniques were taught and explored. These techniques included: goal setting, pre-performance routines, visualization, positive self-talk, post-ride notes, and focusing strategies. The second day riders were mounted and worked on building their awareness of their mental skills while utilizing their new preparation strategies.
- Clinic for Horizon’s East Show Stables, Samantha Lanzone & Barbara Endean
April 24, 2010
This clinic consisted of an unmounted morning session that taught introductory sport psychology tools and techniques. Three riding groups in the afternoon focused on the use of mental techniques while riding for focus, awareness, mindful preparation and positive debriefing.
- Clinic for Rose Hill Stables, Hilary Johnson
March 20 & 21, 2010
Castro Valley, CA
This clinic was two days and was co-facilitated with Paul Bennett. On the first day riders rode in groups with Paul and rotated through a classroom session where they learned sport psychology tools with Tonya. On the second day, riders warmed-up in a separate ring, went over mental preparation with Tonya, then rode rounds in a simulated horse show environment where they were scored and heard a judge’s perspective offered by Paul. - USHJA Clinic for Cantera Farms, Pam Cross
March 6, 2010
This clinic consisted of an unmounted group workshop in the morning that taught foundational sport psychology tools and techniques. Two groups in the afternoon highlighted the use of sport psychology skills while riding for focus, awareness, preparation and positive communication.
- “Preparing for 2010″ Workshop for Kelly Maddox Training, Kelly Maddox
February 13, 2010
This workshop focused on mental preparation routines, goal setting and pre-ride strategies for use in the 2010 horse show season. - USHJA Clinic for Kelly Maddox Training, Kelly Maddox
September 12 & 13, 2009
This clinic consisted of an un-mounted workshop on Saturday where participants were introduced to sport psychology techniques including: pre-ride routines, goal setting for focus, positive self talk, the use of visualization at shows and in lessons, and energy management. On Sunday participants rode in one of two sessions designed to put the techniques into action. Riders worked on generating mental focus, mind/body awareness, mental preparation and positive debriefing. - USHJA Clinic for Van Vleck Ranch, Kelly Van Vleck
August 22 & 23, 2009
Rancho Murieta Equine Complex, Rancho Murieta, CA
This clinic consisted of two un-mounted groups on Saturday where an introduction to goal setting, visualization, positive thinking, and focus tools were taught. Sunday consisted of mounted groups that focused on mental preparation and awareness, visualizing success, recovery from mistakes, and personal debriefing strategies.
- Benefit Workshop for West Coast Equine Foundation
July 30, 2009
Rancho Murieta Equine Complex, Rancho Murieta, CA
This workshop gave an introduction to Sport Psychology for Riders. Discussion included ways to uncover personal stregnths, build awareness of pre-ride routines, and evaluative goal setting.
- Clinic for Shady Lane Farm, Lindsay & Matt Archer
March 14, 2009
Alamo, CA
Horse show simulation to foster mental preparation for competing while mounted. Strategies were discussed to help riders focus, problem solve and build on-course awareness. Unmounted video-review session that allowed trainer insights to blend with rider’s perceptions and evaluations of their own performance. - USHJA Clinic for Brownlee Equestrian, Wendy Brownlee
March 6 & 7, 2009
Reno, NV
This clinic consisted of an un-mounted group on Friday night where an introduction to goal setting, visualization, positive thinking, and focus tools were taught. Saturday consisted of mounted groups that focused on mental preparation and awareness, visualizing success, recovery from mistakes, and personal debriefing strategies.
- USHJA Clinic for Folly Farm, Cara Chapel
January 10 & 11, 2009
Simsbury, CT
This clinic consisted of unmounted groups on Saturday that taught focus techniques, goal setting, visualization, and energy management. The mounted sessions on Sunday consisted of exercises designed to put the strategies to work on horseback.
- ALF Farms, Alison Friedman
December 14, 2008
Petaluma, CA
This clinic consisted of an unmounted group in the morning and mounted groups in the afternoon. Strategies taught included: focus techniques, goal setting, visualization, and energy management. The mounted sessions consisted of exercises designed to put the strategies to work on horseback and focused on mental preparation, problem solving and debriefing success.
- U.S. Dressage Federation National Convention
December 4 - 7, 2008
Denver, CO
Sport Psychology for Riders: Training your Focus for Competition
- USHJA Clinic for Chestnut Hill Farm, Beverly Jovais
July 19, 2008
Petaluma, CA
This clinic had an unmounted session in the morning and two riding groups in the afternoon. Riding sessions were videotaped to enhance post-ride analysis and discussion.
- Clinic for Sun Grove Stables, Didi Woods
June 7, 2008
Castro Valley, CA
This clinic had an unmounted session in the morning, and two mounted sessions in the afternoon.
- USHJA Clinic for Sonoma Valley Stables, Hope & Ned Glynn
May 17 & 18, 2008
Petaluma, CA
The first day of this clinic consisted of two unmounted groups. Topics included: focus techniques, goal setting, visualization, and energy management. The second day had three mounted sessions where exercises enabled riders to focus on the mental preparation, problem solving and debriefing of their rides.
- Clinic for Chestnut Hill Farm, Beverly Jovais
January 13, 2008
Petaluma, CA
This clinic had three mounted sessions that were videotaped. Riders warmed up utilizing sport psychology techniques, jumped courses and then went inside to view videotape of their rounds.
- U.S. Eventing Association Annual Convention
December 6 - 9, 2007
Colorado Springs, CO
Mental Preparation: Developing your Focus for Competition. Part I: Before the Event. Part II: At the Event.
- Clinic for McIntosh Stables, Toni & Colin McIntosh
November 17 & 18, 2007
Portola Valley, CA
This clinic had an unmounted session on Saturday morning to introduce the sport psychology techniques. On Sunday afternoon the groups integrated mental skills into a variety of riding exercises on the flat and over fences.
- Clinic for Riverside Equestrian Center, Marian Nelson
October 7, 2007
Petaluma, CA
This clinic was co-instructed with Dick Widger and designed for medal finals preparation. This clinic included: a sport psychology session, course walks, riding medal finals courses and a work-off while being video-taped, and a video debriefing of each round with a judge’s perspective and scoring explanation.
- Performance Enhancement A, John F. Kennedy University
October 2 – December 11, 2007
Pleasant Hill, CA
This is a foundation course in the Sport Psychology master’s program at JFKU. The class is designed to teach students the sport psychology techniques utilized in performance enhancement consulting with athletes.
- Clinic for Shady Lane Farm, Lindsay Anderson & Matt Archer
July 8, 2007
Alamo, CA
This clinic was co-instructed with Emily Esau. Group sessions integrated sport psychology with riding exercises.
- Clinic for Smith College IHSA Equestrian Team
February 3, 2007
Northampton, MA
Sport psychology strategies for the IHSA rider; how to achieve consistency and success.
- U.S. Eventing Association, Area VI Annual Meeting
January 6, 2007
Fresno, CA
Presentation and Discussion: Sport Psychology for Event Riders.
- Psychology of Injury, John F. Kennedy University
December 1 & 2, 2006
Pleasant Hill, CA
This course is offered as part of the master’s program in Sport Psychology. It covers athlete’s responses to injury; uses of sport psychology in effective injury rehabilitation; and benefits of creating a dynamic therapeutic protocol.
- Clinic for Carmel River Stables, Trainer Tracy Cotchett
November 10 & 11, 2006
Carmel Valley, CA
This clinic had an indoor classroom section held on Friday evening, with three riding groups on Saturday.
- 2006 Pickwick Medal Finals Champion: Tonya Johnston
September 23 & 24, 2006
Brookside Equestrian Park, Sacramento, CA
