Mental Performance for
the Equestrian Athlete
Are you feeling stuck, frustrated, or constantly battling anxiety when you ride? Do you catch yourself second-guessing every move you make, worried about being judged, or afraid of not measuring up?
Let me guess...
You feel anxious before or during your ride, leaving you tense and unable to focus
Your thoughts spiral with negative self-talk, and it’s hard to shake it off
You miss the joy of riding because you’re too focused on your mistakes or on what others might be thinking
You struggle to stay calm and collected when pressure builds—whether during training or in competition
If any of this resonates with you, know you're not alone, and this training is exactly what you need.
So, how do you overcome these mental hurdles and ride with confidence?
In this training, you'll be provided with the tools and strategies you need to master your mental game.
You'll learn how to quiet the noise in your head, manage anxiety, and finally break through the mental blocks that are holding you back. With practical tools and strategies, you'll be able to ride with confidence, clarity, and joy again.
By the end of this training, you'll know how to approach every ride with a calm and focused mind, fully equipped to handle any challenge that comes your way.
What's Included & What You'll Learn
80 minute replay training
You'll learn how to regain control, stay focused, and ride to your full potential—whether you’re out for a leisurely ride or competing at the highest level.
Actionable strategies for self-regulation
Learn how to stay calm, cool, and collected in any situation, whether at the barn or in the competition ring.
The 8 pillars of mental performance
Understand the foundational tools that support your mindset, confidence, and focus when it matters most.
Exercises for self-control
Be led through an activity to help change your mental state during a moment of anxiety & regain self control
Instant access to the training
As soon as you sign up, you'll be provided with instructions on how to access the training right away.
Lifetime access to the training
You’ll get lifetime access to this training on my private platform as long as it is alive and well.
If you're saying "I need this!"
Here's the details!
Instantly access the replay when you register on my private learning platform.
Investment: $30.00 CAD + tax
Return Policy: All sales are final. Refunds are not offered for any purchases.
If you're saying "I need this!"
Here's the details!
Instantly access the replay training when you register on my private learning platform.
Investment: $30.00 CAD + tax
Return Policy: All sales are final. Refunds are not offered for any purchases.
Your Instructor
Darci Ecker-Popiel, BSC, BED, MPM, CHA E/W
Darci is long-time rider, competitor, CHA certified English and Western riding instructor and MPM certified coach. These days, She specializes in mental performance, the part that matters when you are struggling with negative self-talk, anxiety, a fear of being judged and all the rest of the baggage our brain throws our way when we need to be our best.
Darci works with casual riders, those returning after years away from horses, those coming back after an incident, as well as competitors on a quest to do big things in their sport.
In this training she will teach you a little about what mental performance is, and introduce a few actionable tools that you can implement immediately. I am confident that by the end of this 80 minutes you'll be on the right track to a mind that functions well when you ride.
Your Host
I’m Janelle, a Strength & Performance Coach for equestrians.
As a part of my own horse riding journey, I have come across a few challenges that have required not just a body that functions well, but a mind that does as well. The mind and the body are so interconnected - you can’t have one without the other! This is why I host Darci, mental performance coach, in this webinar to bring you more tools for the mental side of your ride.
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So, you in?
