If you’ve experienced a fall or injury and something has changed in how you feel when you ride, you’re not alone. With the right support, it’s entirely possible to move past that and return to riding with calm confidence and control.
I specialise in Equestrian Psychology and hold a BSc in Clinical Hypnosis, a Postgraduate Diploma in the Psychology of Mental Health and Wellbeing (with a Master’s in progress), and I am also a qualified BHS riding instructor (AI & ISM) and have worked with riders since 2008. My approach combines hypnotherapy, NLP, and performance psychology with 40 years riding experience, so the work carries through into the saddle.
I understand both the psychology of riding and the reality of it, which means the work we do together translates directly into what happens in the saddle.
This is a natural protective response, and it CAN be processed and released, allowing you to enjoy:
Equestrian Performance and Competition Nerves
Even skilled riders can find that pressure affects how they ride. Nerves, overthinking, or a single mistake can quickly disrupt rhythm, timing, and confidence.
I work with riders to manage performance anxiety and strengthen their mental focus, so they can:
When the mind settles, performance becomes more natural, allowing you to ride with clarity, confidence, and control when it matters most.
Begin when you’re ready – or book a discovery call to talk it through.
