Competition nerves
The warm-up feels good. Then the bell rings, your body tightens, and the ride feels different.
Equestrian mental coaching
A quieter mind.
A more confident ride.
Mental coaching shaped around your horse, your discipline, and your goals. Build the confidence, focus, and connection to bring more of your ability into every ride and move closer to your full potential.
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Work directly with Robert BarnettCertified Hypnotherapist · C.HT, PMP
Presence. Partnership. Performance.
Shaped around your ride.
Your horse, your experience, and what you want to achieve guide the work.
35+ yearsExperience behind the approach
Certified hypnotherapistSports performance training
Personal. Private. Online.One-to-one Zoom sessions
The integrated mindset method
Train the mind
behind the ride.
Your sessions connect mental rehearsal, sports hypnosis, and practical focus routines to the moments that matter in your riding.
Explore your goals with RobertUnderstand your pressure moments
Talk through what changes between a relaxed schooling session and a demanding ride. Identify the thoughts, sensations, and situations that interrupt your confidence.
Rehearse a more useful response
Use guided visualization and hypnosis to practice the focus and composure you want to bring to the arena.
Build a routine you can return to
Develop personal cues for preparation, refocusing after a mistake, and returning your attention to the next part of the ride.
Mental coaching complements your technical training. Progress is individual; results vary.
For the partnership, not just the placing
Be present for
the horse beneath you.
Every horse and discipline asks something different of a rider. Whether you are building a new partnership or developing an established one, the work focuses on helping you ride closer to your full potential.
- A clearer mental routine before entering the arena
- A deliberate reset after a refusal or missed movement
- Goals shaped around your riding and your trainer’s work
Meet your mental coach
Personal work.
Experienced guidance.
Robert Barnett brings over 35 years of experience to High Performance Hypnotherapy. His approach combines hypnosis, visualization, and practical mental coaching, with sessions shaped around the person behind the performance.
Whether you are returning to the saddle or preparing for an important competition, the conversation begins with your experience and the change you want to make.
Certified HypnotherapistOne-to-one with Robert
The High Performance Hypnotherapy community
Read their experiences.
Explore Google reviews from Robert’s clients across his practice. Each person’s experience and results are individual.
A free 20-minute consultation
Your next step
starts with a conversation.
Tell Robert what happens in the moments you want to ride differently. Use a free 20-minute consultation to explore your goals and whether the approach is a good fit.
- Talk about your pressure moments
Share what happens now and what you want to change.
- Understand the approach
Ask how mental coaching and hypnosis could fit your goals.
- Choose your next step
Discuss session options and fees, with no obligation to continue.
Prefer to speak by phone?
(866) 984-6463
A little more clarity
Before your
first call.
A few common questions about the approach, the sessions, and getting started.
What methods do you use in mental coaching?
Robert combines hypnosis, visualization, mental rehearsal, and practical coaching tools such as focus cues and reset routines. The work starts with your horse, your riding experience, and your goals, helping you move closer to your full potential.
Can we work on confidence after a fall?
You can discuss hesitation, worry, and confidence following a difficult riding experience. Mental coaching complements your trainer’s guidance and an appropriate return-to-riding plan. It does not assess physical readiness or replace medical or mental health care.
Can mental coaching help when I change horses?
Changing horses can bring unfamiliar reactions, different expectations, and a loss of the confidence you had with your previous horse. You can work with Robert on your mindset, focus, and expectations while you and your trainer build the new partnership.
Do I need to compete to work with Robert?
No. Your goals may involve competition, schooling, or feeling more settled while riding recreationally. The sessions can be shaped around your discipline, experience, and goals.
How do online sessions work?
Sessions take place privately, one-to-one over Zoom. Join from a quiet place where you can sit comfortably and speak without interruption. Mental training sessions take place off the horse.
Do you work with younger riders?
Yes. Robert has worked with athletes as young as 6 and finds that engagement with the work becomes more consistent around ages 8–10. A parent or guardian can contact him to discuss the child’s readiness, goals, and session arrangements.
What happens after I send the form?
You will reach the consultation booking page, where you can choose an available time. The initial consultation is free and lasts about 20 minutes. Ask about the approach, private sessions, and fees before deciding whether to continue.
How quickly will I see a change?
Progress depends on your goals, circumstances, and practice between sessions. Robert can discuss a starting plan and how you will review progress together. Results and timelines vary.