What is FocusedRiding?
FocusedRiding is a set of skills that are taught to help the rider use mind, body and self to achieve optimal concentration and "flow". Please Note: FocusedRiding is not psychotherapy.

What types of skills are taught?
Mind Skills include focusing, screening out distractions, relaxation training, visualization and mental rehearsal, management of emotions, mind-mapping, positive self-talk and many other skills.
Body Skills include breathing techniques, body awareness skills, energy movement techniques and more
Self Skills include understanding your own personal style and using your understanding to maximize your achievement. For example, defining personal style (eg. risk-taking vs. control) can help you understand what to expect from yourself when riding.

How long does it take?
Most people experience improvement in one or two consultations.

What types of concerns are addressed?
FocusedRiding has proven effective with the following:

• I can't control my nerves before or during competition
• I "forget" my training when performing before an audience
• I feel nervous before a lesson with my instructor
• I can't translate my training into results
• Outside influences interfere with my concentration
• I feel worried about my next activity with my horse
• I'm not sure why I'm involved in this particular equestrian sport or where I 'm going with it
• My horse intimidates me
• My family resents the time I spend on equestrian sports
• I'm not enjoying riding anymore
• My riding companions pressure me into activities I'm not comfortable with
• I'm frightened of horses but want to get more involved with them
• I'm having trouble coming back after an injury