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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.

Sharing some motivation that I’ve said to my clients this week! Take what you need❤️ share the rest🍀
01/31/2026

Sharing some motivation that I’ve said to my clients this week!

Take what you need❤️ share the rest🍀

01/30/2026

How do I get more confident? The magic answer is….by doing it! Do the hard thing. That builds confidence. If you wait around and hope and pray that the feeling comes, it will never come. Confidence comes from action!

5 things to remember before you show this weekend!1️⃣ Nerves are energy. You can perform successfully while nervous. Ask...
01/29/2026

5 things to remember before you show this weekend!

1️⃣ Nerves are energy. You can perform successfully while nervous. Ask yourself: am I nervous or just excited? Is it 70% nervous 30% excited? What am I the most excited about?

2️⃣ To become comfortable and confident at something, you have to first do it scared, nervous, or uncomfortable. Think about it like you’re getting the uncomfortable part out of the way now and it will feel so much better the next time you go in that ring!

3️⃣ The 48hr rule is ANY result (both good and bad) take 48hrs to feel the pain, hurt, joy, or glory and then move on. Your results or outcome do not determine who you are as an athlete. There is SO much more to your identity than the ribbon you walk away with. Do not rely solely on results to fuel you.

4️⃣ Goals are great! But if you’re thinking about how you want to win the class or move up by the next show and you have to do well at this show…then you’re probably not going to ride well. Process goals are where you can focus your energy DURING your ride!

5️⃣ Stay present and the rest will fall into place!

Good luck & have fun!🍀💙

01/27/2026

The concept of “keep going, you got this, don’t stop!” Is easier said than done. But what it looks like in practice is continuing to get up everyday and work towards what you want. Even if the reward is months or years away. You don’t shy away from it, you keep pushing. Keep going, you got this ✨

01/26/2026

What sets apart a winning mindset might not be what you think.

Honestly, it all comes down to how you respond to mistakes, uncertainty, setbacks and errors.

Acknowledging that it sucks AND that you can handle it. That is a winning mindset✅

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?

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