by Tonya Johnston Appeared in The Plaid Horse, April 2008 It is not unusual for riders to approach a lesson differently than a class at a horse show. Unfortunately, this discrepancy does little to help them make the most of their skills in the show ring, when it...
by Tonya Johnston Appeared in Eventing USA Magazine, March/April 2008 In riding, perfection can appear on the horizon as a tempting mirage, but using that term can distract us and damage our confidence. Even our best rides contain small flaws that can be found with...
by Tonya Johnston Appeared in Eventing USA Magazine, January/February 2008 The USEA Annual Conference in Colorado Springs was terrific and I was happy to have been invited there to present. A beautiful setting, thought provoking sessions, and an overwhelming...
by Tonya Johnston Appeared in Eventing USA Magazine, September/October 2007 Riders frequently tell me that they use imagery to enhance their performance. However these same folks often (and unknowingly) leave out some of the most important facets of the skill having...
by Tonya Johnston Appeared in Hunter Jumper Magazine, September 2007 If we treat the medal final as an ‘exam’ of sorts, we will need to ‘study’ the physical side (lessons, cross-training, etc.) and the mental side of the sport (focus, a positive attitude, etc.)....
by Tonya Johnston Appeared in Eventing USA Magazine, July/August 2007 The goal for this issue’s column is to help you use sport psychology to track your progress and build the quality of your schools between lessons and clinics. To set the stage, let’s...
