Do you want to be a calmer, more confident rider?

Join hundreds of other riders transforming their mindset, riding capability, and enjoyment of their horse, through the online confident rider course!

Are you nervous about riding or anxious about falling off?

Are you always imagining worst-case scenarios?

Are past experiences shaking your confidence?

Are you fine in familiar settings but tense at competitions?

Start the online course

Proven strategies to overcome riding anxiety.

Techniques to build unshakable confidence.

Over 5 hours of on-demand video training!

PLUS - 7 guided visualisation audio downloads!

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Hi, I’m Sam. Dip.Hyp, HPD, MUKHC

I’m a qualified Mind Coach and Anxiety Specialist and an expert in rider confidence.

I’m the Mind Coach for the Royal Navy Equestrian Team, and have coached professional Showjumpers, Eventers, Grand Prix level dressage riders, and members of Team GB. Whether you’re a beginner or are riding at the highest level, the skills and tools in this course will benefit you!

I’ve helped 100’s of people to become calmer, more confident riders, and I can help you, too! As demand for my help has grown, I have created this online course to make my coaching even more accessible and affordable than ever.

Listen to me being interviewed on BBC Radio Somerset

I was delighted to be asked by BBC Radio Somerset, to appear in their ‘Wellbeing Wednesday’ feature live on The Connected Show with Charlie Taylor.

Listen to me talk about the work I do, and how it all got started!  

Start the course today, and begin enjoying a happier relationship with your horse, and a more rewarding experience of riding!

Become a calmer and more confident rider

Feel less anxious and more in control

Be less nervous about falling off

Build a happier, safer relationship with your horse

Free yourself from negative past experiences

Enhance your competitive performance

In the confident rider course you’ll learn how to…

Use your breathing to calm yourself

Train your brain to be calm and less anxious

Take control of your thoughts and feelings

Change your 'self-talk' and inner-dialogue

Tame your 'inner critic'

Enhance your focus, awareness, and attention

Included in the course, you’ll get…

Over 5 hours of on-demand video tuition

More than 1 hour 40 mins of audio downloads

43 easy-to-follow lessons

7 guided visualisation exercises

Exclusive discounts on follow-up 1-2-1 coaching

Regular emails containing advice and motivation

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Last year, I could barely speak because I was so nervous, this year, however, as I was about to begin my round, I spotted Sam, waved and said ‘hey Sam’! Some might have thought I wasn’t concentrating but actually, I felt so relaxed. I was completely aware of my surroundings, the job I was doing and had the capacity to thank the lady that helped get me to this wonderful head space.

12/10 recommend Sam and her Prepare to Win Program, from this Navy Rider

Sarah Taborda – Royal Navy Equestrian Team

REAL PEOPLE, REAL RESULTS

Hear how the Confident Rider Course has helped these other riders

Would you like to fall in love with riding again, and be free to fully enjoy your horsemanship?

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Victoria Maw – GB International Dressage Rider and UKCC Level 3 Dressage Coach

“To find someone like Sam to have on your Team is just brilliant!

I thoroughly enjoy the skills Sam has given me to become a better self. Not only can I use these skills for my horses when at home/training or shows, but I also find myself using them in my everyday life, to have a better mindset and focus on what is important.

I can’t thank Sam enough!”

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Rachel Clyde – AA Eventer

“I’m a training level AA eventer that came to Sam after struggling with confidence to move up levels. Working with Sam over the past 6 months or so has allowed me to take a different perspective toward higher pressure environments.

I recently went back to a venue I haven’t been to for 2 years because of how busy the environment was. Last time I was there I had a nasty fall due to my horse being very distracted. My trainer couldn’t come, I switched classes minutes before I got on, I couldn’t find my horses bonnet, there was a trainer there watching that I really respect and I was doing everything by myself. All things that would’ve really stressed me out in the past.

None of these things distracted us and we came out of the show as reserve champion. I was very proud of my horse and really felt like I could attribute the progress to my enhanced mental state. This particular example is from a jumper show, but all the things I mention are transferable to all of my rides.

Highly recommend Sam for show nerves, anxiety and practical tools to handle what comes your way at shows and in life.”

 

REAL PEOPLE, REAL RESULTS

Just some of my 100’s of other client success stories

“If you want inspiration and confidence this is the course for you!
Having completed Sam’s course a few weeks ago I can honestly say the benefits are endless. It’s so easy to incorporate the course techniques naturally into your everyday life to give a sense of calmness, positivity and self worth. Plus calmer, more focused riding is so good for your horse’s well being. I thoroughly recommend the course to everyone!”
Sam’s work is truly transformative, and although she specialises in equine performance coaching, rest assured all her methods work with every issue you could probably have. After all, issues with riding performance may well have stemmed from deeper-rooted issues, as in my case. I’d just like to say a huge thank you to Sam for giving me the perspective change I so desperately needed. Life feels so much better now.”

“Firstly, my daughter is amazing!! She is a totally different rider and rides her boy fantastically now… out hacking, show jumping anywhere… she took him x-country at camp, unknown if he’d ever seen a xc fence, and after a 5 minute ‘discussion’ together they ended up jumping all the 100 fences with absolutely no issues!! She has competed 3 times now and gone from doing 80/90 in the 1st one to jumping 1.10/1.15 by her 3rd… I have absolutely no idea how you have done it but the girl has a whole new level of confidence allowing her to thrive with her boy!! So thank you, thank you, thank you!!!”

“Sam totally transformed my relationship with my horse thanks to her deep understanding of human psychology and horsemanship. Sam is also a really lovely person and great to talk to, so I looked forward to our sessions on a personal level too. She strikes a great balance between being a friend and holding you accountable. Highly recommended for anyone who would like to be more confident and give their horse more confidence.”

“Everyone should be thrilled to have this opportunity — Sam is amazing and I am here to tell you that an advanced riding age, thanks to Sam I actually WON a class at the World Equestrian Center in Ocala! And there were only 62 in my class (less than my age!! Yikes)”

“Sam is a true professional and very good at what she does. She has helped me to become a more calm and confident rider. I now have the mental space to learn and feel what is required to be a better horseman. My mare appreciates the difference. Not only has the training helped with my riding but life in general, as I am a much calmer and positive person. I would highly recommend Sam to anyone that no longer wants negative thoughts, emotions and anxiety to hold them back from achieving their ambitions. I couldn’t believe the difference it made to me in such a short time”

“I contacted Sam for help when my riding confidence was at an all time low. I honestly was wondering if I’d ever be able to truly enjoy riding again as I was a bag of nerves every time I got on. Sam took the time to get to know me and understand what I wanted to achieve – in the first instance this was to be able to ride around the school for half an hour on my own, and to enjoy it! I was marginally sceptical but also excited. From the first session I got results. I was more focused and I was breathing properly! This only got better, and it wasn’t long before I was hacking out on the roads and loving riding again”

“I first contacted Sam to help me with my partnership with my horse. We were having problems moving forward with our relationship as my negative mindset was holding us both back. With Sams mentoring I found I was able to change my way of thinking and create a more positive out look to life. The sessions were enlightening and fun and the weekly catch up calls very helpful. I found not only did these sessions help me with the relationship with my horse but also other aspects of my life. I found I was able to sleep better and also have more confidence in my ability to drive”

“Sam is truly amazing at what she does! She gave me the gift of bringing back the joy to riding rather than always thinking the worst. I highly recommend her program to any rider or any athlete who is having any trouble remembering they actually can “DO THIS” and do it well!”

“With Sam’s help I not only feel that my relationship with my horse has improved but also other aspects of my life have changed for the better. I am able to get a more restful nights sleep and find driving my car to new destinations far less stressful”

“Sam worked with us in a large group, she was professional, knowledgeable and thought provoking. She really knows her stuff and I would recommend her to anyone looking to make a positive change in their lives. She also has an amazing voice! So now, even after the event we can listen to her guided sessions via her portal and continue with our personal development journeys. Thanks Sam”

“As an older adult rider coming back to the sport after a 30+ year break, my internal dialogue was not pretty. Sam showed me how to change that dialogue and now I am a believer in that how you think, what you tell yourself can be changed and when it’s changed – so are you! I would recommend that EVERYONE try it! Thanks again Sam!”

“My goal from working with Sam was to overcome anxiety I have experienced for many years when horse riding in a competitive environment, but the techniques she has taught me have helped with so much more than that! I have become more confident in my own ability and now have the tools to overcome any issues that I face, not only when I’m riding but in all aspects of my life”

“Sam is a true professional and very good at what she does. She has helped me to become a more calm and confident rider. I now have the mental space to learn and feel what is required to be a better horseman. My mare appreciates the difference. Not only has the training helped with my riding but life in general, as I am a much calmer and positive person. I would highly recommend Sam to anyone that no longer wants negative thoughts, emotions and anxiety to hold them back from achieving their ambitions. I couldn’t believe the difference it made to me in such a short time”

“My journey with Sam began after hearing of a positive outcome from a fellow rider. My needs were different, I had started to suffer from yard related anxiety. This was having an impact on my relationship with my horse and I was not always able to apply the focus needed. Enjoyment had certainly diminished over a period of time and my confidence in my ability was waning in certain aspects. Sam provided me with tools which enabled me to redirect my thoughts if needed, to increase my positivity and to start to believe in myself once again. Certainly recommend”

“I contacted Sam for help when my riding confidence was at an all time low. I honestly was wondering if I’d ever be able to truly enjoy riding again as I was a bag of nerves every time I got on. Sam took the time to get to know me and understand what I wanted to achieve – in the first instance this was to be able to ride around the school for half an hour on my own, and to enjoy it! I was marginally sceptical but also excited. From the first session I got results. I was more focused and I was breathing properly! This only got better, and it wasn’t long before I was hacking out on the roads and loving riding again. I highly recommend Sam for any riders who have lost confidence or simply have a goal they want to work on”

“I first contacted Sam to help me with my partnership with my horse. We were having problems moving forward with our relationship as my negative mindset was holding us both back. With Sams mentoring I found I was able to change my way of thinking and create a more positive out look to life. The sessions were enlightening and fun and the weekly catch up calls very helpful. I found not only did these sessions help me with the relationship with my horse but also other aspects of my life. I found I was able to sleep better and also have more confidence in my ability to drive”

“Sam is truly amazing at what she does! She gave me the gift of bringing back the joy to riding rather than always thinking the worst. I highly recommend her program to any rider or any athlete who is having any trouble remembering they actually can “DO THIS” and do it well!”

“You can trust Samantha to give you the strategies and strength to manage both personal and business challenges. She encouraged me to build on the skills I already had and led me towards success. I can definitely recommend Samantha if you are prepared to win!”

“Sam, has helped me to see the world through a different lens. My self-esteem and confidence has reach a new level and the results have enabled me to enjoy my life to the full”

“As an older adult and a ‘re-rider’, I found myself with a complicated horse to ride. Unplanned dismounts were becoming all too frequent, and anxiety was taking the reins. There were some books, some sports psychologists that had great things to read, but somehow Sam totally got it. She taught me how to reframe my dialogue from a negative to a positive. Suddenly I could smile again — and it is supposed to fun! But the best part is, I think of what she taught me all the time and it has helped in so many ways beyond just my riding. I highly recommend Sam!”

“Hi Sam, I am so happy to provide a testimonial of the amazing progress that my Daughter has made on your course. The difference from the first session that she had with you, to the present day after 4 sessions has been astonishing. Her nervousness around the horses has almost completely gone, she is once again able to enjoy riding and being around them, and she is also far less anxious in general. I’m just so pleased that we found you, as I’m not sure where we would be now if we hadn’t”

“Can absolutely endorse Sam, her courses are incredible, the support is real and the results amazing. Truly money well spent”

“Working with Sam left me with so many more benefits then I had initially set out for! Sam is so friendly and has such a great attitude towards her work, she really wants you to succeed just as much as you do! Doing this course with Sam was a great experience and it left me with so many new skills to tackle aspects of my life in and out of the saddle”

“I felt happy that at the end of the course I had improved so much and I don’t have to worry about selling my horse anymore. At the beginning of the course I was worried it would not work, but it has helped so much!”

“To anyone who is hesitating booking sessions with Sam I would say this. Her work is focused, her knowledge and ability to help are superb, and you will find your thinking and ability to deal with situations transformed. Sam really cares about her clients, and the back up you receive from her is invaluable.  Don’t put it off! If you really want to change and understand your own mind so that you can work through and resolve problems you may be having…whatever they are…you need to work with Sam. I cannot recommend her highly enough”

Imagine…

Imagine being a calm and confident rider, able to look forward to all the things you are going to do with your horse and then being able to enjoy them fully.

Imagine arriving at the yard looking forward to spending time with your horse. Putting your foot in the stirrup, feeling calm and confident and ready to enjoy your ride.

Imagine being able to respond to challenges in a calm and confident manner and being able to enjoy fun rides, shows and competitions.