Horse Show Therapist

Horse Show Therapist Therapy & Sport Psychology for equestrians 🧠 / Calm nerves, boost performance, & learn how to enjoy the ride again 🐴/ FREE toolkit⤵️

A competitive show jumper herself, Jenny she has competed in everything from the ‘Big Eq’ to the AO hunters to the Grand Prixs. After a traumatic accident with her own horse, she used her own expertise to improve her mental game. While she understands that what worked for her specifically, may not work for everyone, her education and clinical experience allow her to implement interventions that result in change. Jenny is dedicated to helping equestrians improve their overall performance through mental coaching and cognitive behavioral interventions. In small groups or individual therapy, Jenny can help you make small changes that infiltrate success, in and out of the show ring.

02/27/2026

The reason WHY you need mental skills. I talk a lot about them and their benefits but there are soo many reasons for WHY! Why start learning? Why practice?

The answer is because…

it will help you in and out of the ring ➡️ not just for competitors!

You only get to ride and practice so much so why not do as much as you can outside of the saddle?🥇

Things like confidence and concentration can be PRACTICED. Why not get better at it?🧠

I started my business for the rider I used to be — the little girl who loved horses but quietly struggled with anxiety, ...
02/24/2026

I started my business for the rider I used to be — the little girl who loved horses but quietly struggled with anxiety, pressure, and trauma.

Mental skills aren’t just for elite athletes. They’re for riders who just want to enjoy riding again.

If this sounds like you, you’re not alone ❤️

02/24/2026

Inner critic: discouraging, anxiety provoking, inhibits performance

Inner coach: motivating, empowering, increases comfortability to make mistakes

It’s hard to stop the inner critic. It’s even harder to allow your inner coach to shine through.

Small steps make a big difference. Not feeding into the negativity and having one or two “go to” positive affirmations are a great way to start!

02/19/2026

Check out my email in my bio to connect!

Did you know that anxiety is a cycle? Break the cycle and change your behavior! You’ll learn how to handle the nerves an...
02/18/2026

Did you know that anxiety is a cycle? Break the cycle and change your behavior! You’ll learn how to handle the nerves and increase your performance!

02/17/2026

How to prep BEFORE you get on to ride more confidently ➡️🍀✨

02/13/2026

What even is an internal source of confidence? It’s knowing you can perform well, regardless of past mistakes or errors you’ve made.

Where does confidence really come from? And how can you get more of it?⤵️
02/10/2026

Where does confidence really come from? And how can you get more of it?⤵️

By: Jenny Swanson, Ed.D., LICSW, LCSW, CMPCThere’s this moment a lot of riders have after time away from the saddle.Maybe it’s after an injury. Maybe it’s after a long winter at home. Maybe it’s after life just… got busy.You get back on and your first thought is:“I don’t feel confident...

Therapy hot takes from a rider, who has anxiety, and works with people that ride horses who also have anxiety 🐴🧠❤️ ...
02/10/2026

Therapy hot takes from a rider, who has anxiety, and works with people that ride horses who also have anxiety 🐴🧠❤️

02/09/2026

The 48hr rule allows you process the competition (both good and bad parts!), allows for emotions to settle, and encourages you to think more about process than outcome.

02/02/2026

Want to know what confident riders do? Listen up! Here are 3 things that confident riders do - that you can do too!

Sharing some motivation that I’ve said to my clients this week! Take what you need❤️ share the rest🍀
01/31/2026

Sharing some motivation that I’ve said to my clients this week!

Take what you need❤️ share the rest🍀

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