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Horseshowtherapist Dr. J | Jenny Swanson, EdD, LICSW, LCSW, CMPC
🧠🐴❤️ After a traumatic accident with her own horse, she used her own expertise to improve her mental game.

A competitive show jumper herself, Jenny she has competed in everything from the ‘Big Eq’ to the AO hunters to the Grand Prixs. 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.

01/22/2026

To build confidence you have to act. It’s not a feeling. You can’t sit around and wait for. It comes from putting yourself out there and doing!

01/22/2026

Control what you can and release the rest! Easier said than done, yes. But here are a few reminders⤵️

✅ you can control what you think

✅ you can control what feeling you’re feeding into in the moment

✅ you can control 100% of your actions

01/21/2026

Positive thinking isn’t wrong - it’s just not enough when anxiety is high.

Trust your skills when your anxiety shows up and you’ll be golden ✨

01/19/2026

Your thoughts will determine outcome…because your brain and body listen to each other! Here’s a quick way to break that cycle and change your behavior to be more focused and present!

If you’ve ever thought: “Why does my ride fall apart after I enter the ring?” — you’re not alone.Anxiety doesn’t mean yo...
01/16/2026

If you’ve ever thought: “Why does my ride fall apart after I enter the ring?” — you’re not alone.

Anxiety doesn’t mean you’re unprepared. It means your brain is scanning for threat instead of staying with the task.

These reframes aren’t about positive thinking. They’re about giving your nervous system something safer to focus on.

You’re allowed to be nervous and capable at the same time.

🤍 Save this for the days you need grounding
🐎 Share with a rider who overthinks mid-course

01/16/2026

Listen up! 🗣️

It’s not the ✨feeling✨ it’s how you interpret it, name it, and cope with it. Build the skills and the feeling will be a non-issue!

✅ breathing & mindfulness skills

✅ positive self-talk

✅ cue words to reset and refocus

01/15/2026

My 30 second rule for mistakes! Here’s what to do when you make a mistake in the show ring and how to come back from it.

✨name it

✨reset cue

✨ what’s next?

01/14/2026

What is your anxious voice saying to you? Probably questioning if you can do it. Instead stay curious. You can do it and you’re going to see what happens next! You have the skills. Trust the process.

01/12/2026

You got 5 seconds! Here’s the game plan:

✅ BREATHE. A long exhale out.

✅ positive statement “I got this” or “my horse and I are ready”

These two things reassure your brain not to go into fight or flight mode but to stay alert and focused 🥇

It’s go time!🟢Winter circuits are in full swing! But how do you set yourself up for success when showing for an extended...
01/08/2026

It’s go time!🟢

Winter circuits are in full swing! But how do you set yourself up for success when showing for an extended period of time in one place?

⤵️ let’s break it down

🥇 think progress over perfection

🥈 every chance to ride is a chance to grow

🥉 there’s SO much to learn!

🐴enjoy your horse💕

01/05/2026

HAPPY NEW YEAR✨🥂

We are all back to work and back to school today! Winter circuits are gearing up so don’t forget to book that therapy appointment 🐴🧠❤️

01/02/2026

Distractions suck😖 but learning how to handle them is the key 🔐 to not getting overwhelmed by them✨

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