Pressure-Proof Your Riding

Mental Training Techniques to Gain Confidence and Get Motivated So You (and Your Horse) Achieve Peak Performance

Daniel Stewart

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Sport psychology expert and international riding coach Daniel Stewart has spent a lifetime training equestrian athletes to Pressure Proof their riding. In this book, he shares dozens of specific tools and tricks that can be used to manage the stress, nerves, distraction, and panic that so often hinder performance. You'll find clearly defined, individual steps to mental and physical success in the saddle, including: ways to strengthen mental imagery and handle "brain babble"; goal-setting tools; stress management tips; relaxation techniques; and so much more.

Perhaps best of all, Daniel reminds readers that riding is about "doing what you love, and loving what you do." His humor and enthusiasm are certain to inspire, invigorate, and ensure a lifetime of goals attained and fun had with your horse.
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Author: Daniel Stewart

Format: Paperback

Page Count: 272

Illustrations: 70 color photos and 92 illustrations

ISBN: 9781570766916

By Daniel Stewart

Coach Daniel Stewart has been a successful international trainer and instructor for over 30 years, working with riders in the United States, Spain, Portugal, England, Canada, Mexico, Switzerland, Belgium, United Arab Emirates, Greece, and the West Indies. From 1999 to 2007 he coached riders on several US Equestrian Teams at World Championships, World Equestrian Games, and the Olympics. Coach Stewart teaches riding clinics and seminars to thousands of riders each year and is currently a consultant for USA Equestrian and USA pentathlon. He's a sought-after keynote speaker for many national conventions, and is the equestrian sport psychology expert for the USEA, USPC, USHJA, as well as other equestrian associations. Widely considered one of the world's leading experts on equestrian sport psychology, athletics, and performance, Coach Stewart is the author of three books and produces weekly equestrian sport psychology video tips, rider fitness video classes, and instructor certification videos through his Pressure Proof Academy. He teaches multi-day Equestrian Athlete Camps at some of America's most elite athlete training centers, helping riders prove that they are athletes. When not on the road, he resides in Naples, Florida (PressureProofAcademy.com).

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“This book will inspire you to reach for your goals, while having fun with your horse.”

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“Easy to follow, step-by-step guides are sure to reveal a much more positive you!”