The future of competition prep is mental—and Mental Athletics is leading the way.
Our clinics and workshops are designed to do more than offer feedback. They’re intentionally structured to uncover how you perform under pressure and give you practical, repeatable strategies to improve every ride. Expect measurable gains in mindset, horsemanship, and competition readiness that will set you apart from your competitors and transform your approach to showing.
WHAT YOU'LL LEARN
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How to overcome internal distractions and stay focused during the critical prep window
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How to combine mental and technical aspects for a clean, confident ride
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How to adopt habits and insights from leading horsemen and be fearless in your riding
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How to build confidence and focus before you show
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How to align your coaching team, support network, and goals for clear, confident action
WHAT YOU'LL LEAVE WITH
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A personalized mental game plan you can apply on show day
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Practical drills you can integrate into your regular riding routine
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A toolkit of routines to maintain focus, manage nerves, and sustain consistency
WHAT YOU'LL LEARN
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How to visualize and build a mental rehearsal for show readiness.
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How to focus under pressure and sustain attention during critical moments.
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How to empower your inner dialogue for peak performance.
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How to reset quickly after setbacks during runs or shows.
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How to adapt your mindset across venues and travel.
WHAT YOU'LL LEAVE WITH
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Practical Peak Performance Mindset strategies tailored for the show season
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Pre- and post-ride mental drills to maintain sharpness
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A ready-to-use pre-ride routine to establish consistency at showtime
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Tools geared for high-level competition and show-day consistency
WHAT RIDERS SAY
"I use strategies and concepts... in and out of the show pen."
“My experience joining the Mental Athletics workshops has been amazing! I continue to use strategies and concepts taken from Gil’s sessions in and out of the show pen. I recommend taking advantage of this opportunity to grow your frame and mind!”
"The clinic is a great way to think about what... you need to work on."
“The clinic is a great way to think about what, mentally and physically, you need to work on. At the end of the day, it comes down to you and how you approach your maneuvers, your training, your pre-work, and your show prep and it shows up in the show pen."
"I'm going to listen to my horse more..."
“I learned from this weekend that I have work to do. My mindset is going to change. I’m going to listen to my horse more. That’s going to help me with my riding so I can fix things when I’m training at home.”
"I've learned a lot..."
“I’ve learned a lot of helpful tips and ideas from Gil on controlling your mental focus while you’re showing and steps to do that.”
