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PSYCH

SYSTEM

FOR RIDERS

®

Conquer Confidence

Neutralise Nerves

Master Mindset

Power Performance

Unlock Your True

Potential in the Saddle:

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Whether you're competing at 5* level or riding for pure enjoyment, the secret to extraordinary horsemanship lies in mastering your mind:

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You've invested countless hours in your horse, perfected your technique, and fine-tuned your equipment. Now it's time to harness the most powerful tool at your disposal: YOUR MIND

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Learn cutting-edge sports psychology techniques and how to use performance psychology to make the breakthrough that's been missing from your riding journey.

Hi, I’m Jacques, and I Set up Ahead For Horses:

I am an accredited BHS & Horse Sport Ireland Coach with a BSc and a Masters degree in Sport & Exercise Psychology who has spent my working life learning how riders can:

Conquer Confidence

Neutralise Nerves

Master Mindset

Power Performance

I knew something had to change in how we help riders work with their mind instead of against it.....

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BUT TO GET THERE WE NEED TO LEARN HOW GET OUR BRAIN TO WORK FOR US NOT AGAINST US......

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FOCUS

Do you get easily distracted when you are riding? Do you sometimes come out of the arena not remembering exactly what happened?

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EMOTION

Do you struggle to manage your emotions when you are under pressure or riding at a show? Do you sometimes snap at those trying to help you?

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CONFIDENCE

Do you wish you had more confidence both at home and in competition? Do you want to understand what confidence is and how to get it?

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PERFORMANCE

Do you want to be able to perform at show the way you are able to train at home? Does your show day performance need help?

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NERVES

Does your performance suffer because you are nervous? Do you

get butterflies or even get sick?

Would you like to be able to enjoy your competition?

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NERVES

Does your performance suffer because you are nervous? Do you

get butterflies or even get sick?

Would you like to be able to enjoy your competition?

Do you want stress Free Show Days.......?

Join the next 6 week online course delivered live with a supportive community to:

Conquer Confidence

Neutralise Nerves

Master Mindset

Power Performance

Half Price show Offer just €180 for the Sandstorm event. 

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Qualifications & Memberships

Course Content

Dressage Horse

CONFIDENCE

"Understanding what confidence is and how we can 'get it' means we can become more confident in any area of our lives - in or out of the saddle!

Horseback Riding

NERVES

"Fear comes from the past but lives in the future.

We have the power to re-wire our brains through acceptance and understanding."

Horseback Riding

COMPETITION

"Ride the course or the test and not the occasion......

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Get the skills to ride in competition just like you do at home. 

MENTAL SKILLS

"Using mental skills training to prepare for the psychological areas of performance just like we use physical training to prepare for the physical areas of performance. 

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