Mental Skills Coach vs Teaching from Trainer

How is mental skills training different from the teaching my trainer provides?

Your trainer teaches you how to ride your horse effectively: physical skills, position, timing, concepts and philosophy of training, horsemanship, use of aids, setting priorities and goals for the course or test, etc. A mental skills coach does not teach you how to ride, train, or physically perform in competition.

A mental skills coach teaches performance strategies to help you accomplish the skills your trainer has taught you. Mental skills training helps you build a preparation routine for your rides as well as optimizing your focus, thoughts, and awareness during your rides.