So many riders give up riding, or suffer terribly before competitions because of being afraid. This book helps tame those fears and shows riders how to work through those problems. If you get stressed, nervous or anxious riding at home or in competition, then this is the book for you. It explains how to train your brain to handle the fear and doubt and to stay focused and calm allowing you to ride to the best of your ability. Highly recommended. Jacqui Broderick, Horse and Pony Ireland; Andrea Waldo knows what it takes to overcome challenges that would flatten most people. The strategies in this book worked for herwe d do well to listen. Denny Emerson, USEA Hall-of-Fame Inductee A confidence manual for those of us who occasionally have the odd nervous wobble in the saddle ... an interesting exercise in positive thinking, and definitely one for the list if you're struggling with your riding confidence.
Sara Walker
Horse and Countryside
Brain Training for Riders... reveals that regardless of age, experience and ability, those of us who ride horses often suffer from fear, anxiety and nervousness - sometimes it's short term and sometimes chronic. Here, the psychotherapist tries to unravel the cause using her experience in trauma treatment and solution orientated therapy and alleviate possible blocks to successful performance. And if that sounds a little heavy - to be honest it's not. There is an easy, relaxed approach, a quick tour of the brain and other mindful things that prove problematic to riders (and other sportsmen) so you can learn to manage stress, understand what holds you back - and away you go!
Wendy Parsons
The Essex Rider