The Power of Coaching: Releasing Surprising Potential in Equestrian Athletes

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Merging the knowledge of equestrian sport with commercial business management and coaching, the book invites the coach and learner to consider the joint responsibility involved in creating a secure learning experience. Exploring such subjects as: self awareness, emotional resilience, mindset affecting performance and self reflection, the authors encourage the reader to constantly move forward, adapt and be tenacious. Learning from the best and worst experiences to further self confidence and skill ability. The relationship with the horse being pivotal, the book invites the coach and learner to be the 'best they can be.' Components are discussed that ensure facilitation and achievement of your goals whatever they might be.

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A good coach and the inquisitive learner will defiantly seek out and learn from this book. It is packed full of information and easy, sensible ways of explaining complex behavioural relationships and reactions. The book deals with not only coaching but will also serve as an aid to anyone who has been coached in the equestrian field. The book does penetrate and, whatever age or level the coach or learner, this easy to read book is very much worth taking some time out to digest. It is an asset. -- Simon J Martin
The Power of Coaching by authors Islay Auty and Penny Pollard looks at how successful coaching can help riders maximise performance and achieve their goals.
A good coach can release the potential of a rider and this book will equip you with the skills and techniques you need to achieve this. It is a must-read for anyone currently coaching or wanting to go into the profession, but it also offers a fascinating insight for riders

Author Bio

Penny Pollard has a Masters degree in management learning and is Director of Core Context Consulting Ltd and Chairman of British Dressage. Penny specialises in Global Leadership development programmes, coaching significant executives, strategic planning and effectiveness in management. She is also an Associate Fellow of the Imperial College, Business Schools. Islay Auty is a Fellow of The British Horse Society, BD accredited coach and judge and has a degree in Education. In her four decades in the horse industry her area of expertise has evolved in the development of under 21 riders and in training coaches. She has International experience in these fields, as well as regularly coaching many competitive partnerships.