by Tonya Johnston, MA Appeared in Hunter Jumper Magazine, July 2007 In a typical 8-hour day, how much time are amateur and junior competitors actually in the ring? 5 minutes? 10 minutes? This is the nature of horse showing, and it creates an interesting challenge. How...
Summer is here, and so is the heart of horse show season. The CDS Dressage Championships, the Menlo Charity Horse Show and the Oaks are just some of the competitions that can make even the most seasoned exhibitors feel some nervous anticipation.Sport Psychology In The...
by Tonya Johnston Appeared in California Dressage Society East Bay Chapter February ’03 Newsletter As we look forward to the rest of this year, it is important to set new goals and plan strategies for achieving them. Be mindful that as you set new goals you...
Tonya Johnston has turned the love of horses and riding into a productive career as a sport psychology consultant. Tonya Johnston, MA Sport Psychology Consultant by Susan Nelson Appeared in September ’03 issue of Riding Magazine Tonya Johnston has turned the...
by Tonya Johnston Appeared in September ’03 issue of Ride! Magazine Tonya explains a basic breathing control technique called Circle Breathing to improve relaxation, confidence, and focus in competition. “Take a deep breath!” “Relax!”...
by Di Rowling Appearing in August/September ’01 issue of Hoofbeats The key to success in competition doesn’t have to be focused on ‘winning’ per se, but rather on developing the attitude and self-belief that will lead to success. For this issue...
