Author Description

Overcome fear and ride with freedom and joy. Perform at your best when it matters most. DO YOU WANT TO: Address doubts and self-limiting beliefs Get out of your own way so you can access your skills Feel more positive and confident Bounce back from setbacks and achieve your goals Enhance motivation and get inspired Realise your full potential Using the metaphors of Chimp, Parrot and Mouse to represent the ways in which we are hampered by fears, doubts and negativity, this book is an evidence-based guide to achieving confidence and success in riding, sport and life. The book uses the most up to date strategies from the worlds of neuro-science, sport science and psychology, clinical and counselling psychology, and research on success and happiness, to enhance motivation, identify what you really want, achieve your goals and rediscover the love! Dr. Krissie Ivings is a Consultant Clinical Psychologist and owner of Aspire Equestrian, Rider Confidence Coaching, who transformed her own sport and life using the strategies she discusses. This book traces her journey from being unable to run 5k to ultra-marathons and ironman triathlon, from riding imaginary clears on the arms of a sofa, to achieving her dream of eventing; overcoming a phobic fear of jumping along the way.