For The Instructor
Clinics & Seminars for equestrian professionals
At the top levels of equestrian sport and instruction, technical skills alone are not enough. The pressures of performance, the demands of teaching, and the emotional toll of managing horses, clients, and expectations can challenge even the most seasoned professionals. Riding Far offers sport psychology coaching specifically designed for professional riders and instructors who want to perform at their best—consistently, confidently, and with purpose.
MENTORSHIP AND COACHING
Elevate Your Mental Game. Expand Your Impact.
Individual Coaching
Personalized Support for Your Unique Goals
Whether you're competing at the highest levels, running a demanding program, or striving to be a more effective leader and communicator, one-on-one coaching provides targeted support to help you:
Whether you're competing at the highest levels, running a demanding program, or striving to be a more effective leader and communicator, one-on-one coaching provides targeted support to help you:
- Navigate high-pressure competition environments
- Regulate stress, nerves, and emotional fatigue
- Develop mental resilience and focus
- Break through personal or professional plateaus
- Strengthen leadership and communication skills
- Reconnect with joy, motivation, and meaning in your work
You’ll work directly with Dr. Paul Haefner, a licensed psychologist with decades of experience helping equestrian professionals overcome barriers and sustain long-term success in the sport.
Group Coaching
Grow with Your Community—Learn from Shared Experience
Group sessions offer a powerful space for learning, reflection, and connection with other professionals who understand the unique challenges of the equestrian world. Group coaching is ideal for:
Group sessions offer a powerful space for learning, reflection, and connection with other professionals who understand the unique challenges of the equestrian world. Group coaching is ideal for:
- Riding instructors, trainers, or program leaders
- Barn teams looking to improve culture and communication
- Peer groups seeking shared growth and support
Group formats are customizable to your setting—virtual or in-person, one-time or ongoing—and can focus on topics like burnout, conflict resolution, client communication, mindset for teaching, and building sustainable careers in the horse industry.
Ready to Work Together?
Why Sport Psychology for Professionals?
Because how you think, feel, and relate affects how you ride, how you teach, and how you lead. Our coaching is grounded in the realities of equestrian life—and built on a foundation of empathy, expertise, and lasting results.
Whether you're looking for private support or a way to bring deeper learning to your team, Riding Far is here to help. Contact us to schedule a free consultation and explore coaching options tailored to your goals.
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