Services: Appointments & Group Sessions

Mental performance techniques build confidence, foster consistency in performance, and help riders achieve their goals. The programs provided here are designed to strengthen the mental skills used in practice, lessons and competition. Peak Performance Techniques that riders may already know and use are strengthened, and new skills are taught to assist the rider in achieving their true potential.

Book Tonya

A variety of schedules and program emphasis can be created to fit facility and trainer needs.

Use the button below or call 510.418.3664

Inquire

Individual Sessions

Mental performance techniques build confidence, foster consistency in performance, and help riders achieve their goals. The programs provided here are designed to strengthen the mental skills used in practice, lessons and competition. Peak Performance Techniques that riders may already know and use are strengthened, and new skills are taught to assist the rider in achieving their true potential.
          

In-Person Appointments

  • Techniques include: Goal setting, Imagery, Positive Self Talk, Focus / Concentration, Relaxation, Energy Management, Centering, Pre-Performance Routines
  • Appropriate for rider of all levels
  • Personalized take-home materials are provided
  • A package of weekly or bi-monthly sessions is recommended to begin, then appointments are scheduled on an as-needed basis (e.g. moving to a new division, before medal finals, etc.)
  • All ages
  • Recreational riders welcome
  • Sessions at your barn may be scheduled in the San Francisco Bay Area
  • Email follow-ups available
  • Athletes from all sports are welcome

Phone Appointments

  • Phone sessions cover all of the same material as in-person sessions
  • Morning and evening scheduling also available
  • Support for riders on the road and at shows
  • Flexible session length

Trainers

  • Assistance in preparing riders for important shows, championships,  or medal finals
  • Focus tools for quick transitions between teaching and riding
  • Techniques to help you support the unfocused, anxious, fearful or pessimistic rider
  • Communication skills and strategies
  • Performance Enhancement

Parents

  • Techniques for supporting your junior equestrian
  • How to define your role
  • Communication skills
  • Strategies for pre- and post-ride discussions

Mental Skills Workshops

Mental skills workshops teach mental strategies and techniques to a group of riders via Zoom or at your barn or facility. Workshops can be specifically tailored to meet your group’s needs and interests. Preparation for specific competitions, championships or finals is available.
     

Workshop Specifics

  • These un-mounted group sessions orient riders to foundational mental performance techniques and can vary in length from 1 – 2.5 hours. Customizable to your group needs.
  • Take-home materials are provided.
  • Topics may include:
    • Controlling the controllables
    • Preparation routines
    • Building resilience
    • Understanding and utilizing your purpose
    • Goal setting: outcome, performance and process goals
    • Developing success strategies
    • Self-Talk
    • Energy management
    • Visualization: fundamentals to fine-tuning
    • Focus skills
    • Tracking rides
    • Strategies to peak for championships/finals/indoors