Hypnosis for Horseriders

This page gives detailed information about my Hypnosis for Horseriders package, comprising a self-hypnosis audio MP3 download/Cd and supporting mental training notes (mE-notes) for equestrians of all standards and disciplines.

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Do you want to be more:

confident
competitive
focussed
calm
courageous
responsive
inspired
flexible
motivated
? all of these and others as well
? only some of these things


Maybe there are other resources you need to access in order

  • to be the rider you want to be or
  • to enjoy the rides you want to have?

Help Myself Hypnosis for Horseriders assumes that you want to help yourself but does not presume exactly what it is that needs to happen for those positive changes to take place. (This will vary from person to person and even from moment to moment). Its effectiveness is in helping you to be more resourceful; that is to gather information constructively and to be able to access your knowledge, skills and talents in a positive way so that you can apply them appropriately to any situation at any time.

Getting back in the saddle
"I have been getting on rather well actually. I have used the disc quite a lot and just this last week have started riding a little bit again, nothing grand you understand, just getting on and doing a bit of walk and a very little bit of trot. I have got a lesson booked for tomorrow evening to 'brush up' a bit on my basic riding skills (or not!!) which will be a big help." Nikki
"Today, I am back in the saddle. I am more particular about the horse's that I ride, and have made a conscious decision that my colt starting should be left to someone younger, but I no longer "anticipate" bad things to come my way. I feel a freedom and happiness … I am back competing again and trail riding enthusiastically. I still listen to Sue's CD. I believe wholeheartedly in this program and recognize it has benefited me greatly." Lisa
Hacking
"Hi Sue, I want to thank you for making available your CD. I have been struggling with fears and lots of self-doubt. Since listening to the CD I have begun to enjoy my horse again and have noticed so many positive changes in my riding…. It has been a very long time since I was able to head out on the trail with a smile on my face." Mae
Schooling
"I couldn't wait to let you know that I have had a breakthrough.... I got on Seamus twice this weekend and yesterday I managed to put him into canter! He threw his head up in the transition and although I froze initially and went to panic I managed to talk myself into putting my leg on and I got a few strides of canter." Jenny
Dressage
"I used the CD on quite a regular basis during the first few months and felt I have made real progress especially in my approach to dressage..........." Margaret
Jumping
"I had a good day. He was very well behaved and only had two stops, one at the ditch and one at the steps but was keen to jump it on second attempt. I actually thought the course was too small and would have liked to have jumped the next course up but decided not to push my luck." Jo

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Hypnotherapist Sue McIntyre with her horse
Sue with her horse, 'Sid'

Hypnosis for Horseriders has evolved over the past 20 years as a result of my training, my work with clients and my own experiences as a 'horse-riding hypnotherapist'. It is designed to help you work positively towards your goals and resolve difficulties such as:

Fear - when you have developed unhelpful aspects of the 'fight, flight or freeze' response.

  • You may 'fight' your horse (and yourself) resulting in a cycle of tension and anxiety. You exert even more willpower and determination but a bit like getting to sleep, the harder you try the harder it is! Both you and your horse get frustrated and annoyed. The horse is resistant, 'shies', 'spooks' or 'refuses'. You each lose confidence in the other; you both lose the ability to respond rather than react to challenges.

  • Parts of your body may 'freeze' so that you just can't 'give' the rein or release your back or your shoulders for example; perhaps your mind 'freezes' so that you forget to breathe, you forget which jump comes next or what's supposed to happen after you've entered the arena at 'A'.

  • 'Flight' - well you just want to give up and run away! You make excuses to avoid riding (its too windy or wet) and pretend that competitions and fun rides just aren't your thing anymore. Your rides get slower and shorter and your routes get more and more restricted.

Negative projections - the 'what ifs'

  • The subconscious mind has no way of differentiating between what's real and what's imagined, so that every time you start thinking about "what if s/he bucks, bolts, runs out" or whatever, your body responds as if your worst fears have just been realised - your stomach churns, your heart pounds, your legs turn to jelly, perhaps your mouth goes dry and it's hard to swallow, you begin to sweat and feel panicky………..
  • You lose your ability to ride 'in the here and now' because you spend your whole time worrying about what might happen.

Conflicts - part of you wants to do one thing and another part seems to want to do something else entirely! This wastes a lot of energy and results in a loss of focus, motivation and commitment.

  • You're not really sure if you want to keep on riding but you can't quite bring yourself to hang up your hat either.
  • You think it's a great idea to enter the 3' jumping class when its several weeks away, then on the morning of the event you wonder what on earth possessed you… Even on the approach, part of you wants to jump and part of you wishes you were somewhere (anywhere!) else.
  • You'd love to be in the ribbons but deep down you're afraid that it might affect your relationships with your friends or your family (or even with yourself and your riding).


Loss of confidence and self-esteem - never a stable commodity at the best of times, it seems as if they are easy to lose and hard to win.

  • You value yourself for what you can do, rather than for who you are (so you become a human 'doing' rather than a human 'being'!)
  • There is a miss-match between what you (or others) think you ought to be able to do and what you find you actually can do.
  • You get caught up in negative thinking, negative self-talk and anxieties

Hypnosis for Horseriders: CD/MP3 Download Click here to buy now

This CD/MP3 download is suitable for anyone* who understands 'horsey talk' including riders of all standards and disciplines. Whether you need some help to get back in the saddle, be a 'happy hacker' or to find that competitive edge, the secret is to encourage the very best of what comes naturally and to respect your ability to work in the right way for you. The objective is to resolve rather than generate conflicts, to enable you to realise your potential as a rider without compromising your integrity as a human being.

* If you suffer from a psychiatric condition, clinical or manic depression (bipolar disorder) or have a history of fits do not use these products. You should seek advice from your doctor, psychiatrist or medical advisor.


'Mix and Match' Flexibility

To help you maximise your opportunities to play the CD/MP3 download, each track is recorded separately so that you can 'mix and match' according to the amount of time you have available. Whilst its best if you can find some time when you're not likely to be disturbed, you will always be able to respond appropriately to any interruption. However, it's important that you do not play the CD/MP3 download whilst doing anything else that requires your full attention.

I suggest you play the entire CD/MP3 download regularly at first. When time is at a premium, you can then intersperse your personally edited version with the full version. You should always include the reorientation section at the end of your selection.

Introduction (track 1) Listen to this track at least once.
Induction (tracks 2 - 5) Listen to the whole section or choose any two of the first four tracks
Deepener (tracks 6 - 9) Listen to the whole section or just to your favourites
Therapy Carrier (tracks 10 -14) Listen to the whole section or just to your favourites
Reorientation (tracks 15-17) The final section offers you the choice of either resuming your normal day-to-day consciousness or drifting off into a natural bedtime sleep, so you can play it at appropriate times during the day and/or at night.

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