“This month’s “Inside Your Ride” with mental skills coach Tonya Johnston, Tonya talks about mental skills and preparation for the ring with top professional Maggie Jayne of Our Day Farm; shares one of her favorite pre-competition dress...
How to enjoy and succeed during the big moments ” … their desire to actually relish and enjoy the experience of finals was also quite significant in the biggest equitation victories of their careers.” Last year, TJ O’Mara and Hunter...
So excited to share this podcast episode!! Iconic horseman Bernie Traurig and I discuss his take on the importance of preparation and the most valuable mental skill –> as well as how he used it in his own riding career and encourages riders to use it today....
Tonya’s Plaidcast Podcast was quoted in the below profile on Georgy Maskrey-Segesman of Whitethorne LLC, who trains top hunter, jumper, and equitation horses and riders out of Somis, California. Read the whole article, click...
Whether you are feeling “flat” or “nervous”, channeling your energy productively is the key to success. “Remind yourself that you do in fact (1) need your energy and (2) have control over it.” Read about how to do this in an excerpt...
The Plaid Horse presents “Inside Your Ride” with mental skills coach Tonya Johnston. Tonya speaks about mental strength with top jumper rider Mandy Porter; shares why it is important to add a physical component into your pre-ride routine; and answers a listener...
True athletes have a deep motivation to learn, develop and grow throughout their careers. Hope Glynn talks here about triathlons and what she has learned through her experiences in a new sport: “You get a real strong sense of accomplishment when you have...
You may turn to the field of sport psychology to help you with your riding for many different reasons. You may look for support while striving for excellence or achieving your goals. You might want assistance moving up to a new division or while building a partnership...
