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The mind management book that every rider will wish they read years ago!

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Tame the chimp, shoot the parrot & silence the mouse.

How fear, negativity and doubt get in the way of our riding and our life

Author: Dr Krissie Ivings

E-Book: £5.99, Print: £12.99

This 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!

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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 set backs 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 & happiness to enhance motivation, identify what you really want, achieve your goals and rediscover the love!

About the Author

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 unable to run 5k to ultra marathons and ironman triathlon, from riding imaginary clears on the arms of the sofa to achieving her dream of eventing; overcoming PTSD and a phobic fear of jumping along the way.

Reader Reviews

"Easy to read informative and mega helpful to get you a more confident rider"

"Not only is it written in an easy to read, humorous way, it’s full of information which explains and normalises why you feel like you do in situations outside of your comfort zone. Krissie is so open and honest about her own experiences which help explain about the naughty critters in our head. She comes up with useful and very achievable exercises to do to help re-educate your brain. The changes I’ve been able to make in my riding is unbelievable all by using the information within this book. If you’re a nervous rider or just want to improve your confidence on and around your horse this is a must read."

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Reader Reviews

"Changed my thought process to the positive!"

"This book has been given me so much confidence to believe in myself, my pony and our ability to achieve my goals without so much fear being in tow, it was draining me!
I feel free from my negativity thoughts-they still come out, but I am able to park them. Honestly the book every rider should read. I loved so many parts in the book but my favourite was gratitude pg132 so humbling, I feel like this book is my secret weapon and it should be everyone’s! I’ve told everyone to read it! Definitely one book you won’t leave collecting dust and I doubt you’ll find this in a charity shop anytime soon…. If at all ever!"

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Reader Reviews

"Confidence boosting for any level of rider"

"This book was really eye opening for me. I've read a lot of self-help and popular psychology books but this one really stood out. It has really helped me to reflect on my entire riding journey and decide on my next decisions with my new horse where I previously felt stuck. The author manages to have a good blend of being relatable but knowledgeable - you can tell she understands the challenges and emotional roller coaster of your everyday rider."

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