June 22, 2017

I approached Jo after having issues with my confidence whilst showjumping, and also performing at my best in competitions where I had a certain result I wanted to achieve, for example championship qualifiers. I tended to put a lot of pressure on myself and focus on the result, rather than the means to achieving it. I feel what I gained most was a way to actively address my mental state, and utilise it in a positive, rather than a negative way, through a series of clear steps which we laid out together in sessions and what I could do in training to achieve this. What I learned from sport psychology with Jo is now something I utilise in everyday life, not just in competition. Thank you, Jo!

June 22, 2017

Having been a confident rider all my life I suddenly found myself to be nervous, negative and anxious, a combination of middle age and becoming the owner of a very sensitive, quirky and sometimes unpredictable, horse. I was on the point of giving up all together when I met Jo. I found her to be kind and sympathetic and, as a rider herself, she could empathise with my worries and fears.

Jo put me back in control. She taught me techniques which helped me focus on my riding and not on the “what if” scenarios which before had constantly played in my head. Thanks to her help I went from someone who found it hard to ride a 20m circle and felt anxious trotting over a pole to someone who scored 70%+ at dressage and was confident jumping a 1m track.

I cannot thank Jo enough for helping me to rediscover my love of riding and would recommend her to anyone who is experiencing doubts and fears at whatever level.

Alana

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