The Plaid Horse presents “Inside Your Ride” with mental skills coach Tonya Johnston. Today, Tonya talks mental skills with Geoffrey Hesslink, a young professional who was recently second in the USHJA International Hunter Derby Finals in his first time ever competing...
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....
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...
by Tonya Johnston, MA Appeared in Practical Horseman, July 2012 There you are on your horse, waiting for your lesson to start. Things have been very challenging recently, and to say you’ve been having a rough time is an understatement. These difficulties are...
