Mental Skills Coach
Tonya Johnston, MA, is a Mental Skills Coach with a master’s degree in Sport Psychology. She specializes in working with equestrian athletes, as well as being a horse show competitor herself. Tonya’s consulting sessions for riders teach mental skills to enhance performance as well as build personalized mental preparation routines. Tonya’s clients have attained competitive success at every level, including local through national titles, CCI competition, medal finals, and grand prix. A recent speaker at both the USEA and USDF national conventions, she conducts USHJA-Affiliated “Mental Skills for Riders” clinics throughout the country as well as in-person and phone consultations with individual clients. Tonya’s Website: tonyajohnston.com
Rave Reviews
“Today, I would never go to a show without getting a coaching session from Tonya beforehand. I am jumping my 2 horses in competitions, and loving the experience. Tonya’s teachings help me to enjoy each moment. She has transformed my riding.”
by Amateur Hunter/Equitation Rider, CA
“I wanted to let you know that I’m really enjoying my new horse. I had still been having some fear issues but remembered what you said and it really helped. About a week ago, it was like there was a light switch in my brain that flipped from fear to fun and I’m just not worried about him anymore. ”
by Amateur Dressage Rider, MA
Tonya’s Video Topics:
Preparing For An Important Show Part Two
Mental Skills Coach, Tonya Johnston, shares some mental strategies you can use during a big show or important class to bolster your confidence. Tonya is joined by Junior Hunter & Equitation rider, Caroline Delehanty, who will use Tonya’s suggestions at her upcoming medal finals.
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Running Time: 14 minutes and 3 seconds
Preparing For An Important Show Part One
Mental Skills Coach, Tonya Johnston, shares some mental strategies you can use in the weeks before a special event to bolster your confidence. Tonya is joined by Junior Hunter & Equitation rider, Caroline Delehanty, who is anxiously anticipating a big show and several medal finals.
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Running Time: 15 minutes and 12 seconds
Getting Over Fear
Mental Skills Coach, Tonya Johnston, shares some strategies you can use to get past an event or situation that is, perhaps inhibiting your performance and/or enjoyment of the sport. Tonya is joined by amateur rider, Lauren Craft, who sustained a serious injury during a jumping accident. Together they discuss how to overcome fear.
Running Time: 14 minutes and 35 seconds
Visualization
Grand Prix veteran Susie Hutchison & Mental Skills Coach, Tonya Johnston, talk about the power of visualization & mental preparation to enhance your performance.
Running Time: 12 minutes and 11 seconds