Dr. Jenny Susser Teaches How to Control Fear and Anxiety

Whether it’s fear after a fall, anxiety at the show ring gate, or the mental spiral that hits mid-canter, this Masterclass with Olympic sport psychologist Dr. Jenny Susser will help you take the reins on your mental game—for good.

Rather than asking you to “just be confident,” Dr. Jenny arms you with concrete tools to shift from panic to power. You’ll learn the science behind fear (yes, there’s a reason you “blank out” in the ring), how to train your brain with breathing and mindfulness, and how to build thought patterns and riding habits that keep your cool intact, even when your horse spooks or your confidence wobbles.

This course tackles every variety of fear riders face—from jumping bigger fences to riding a spicy horse to stepping back in the saddle after an accident—with empathy, clarity, and evidence-based tools. Expect journal prompts, clinic case studies, and practical exercises to help you quiet the noise, get back in the tack, and actually enjoy your horse again.

If you’ve ever felt like fear is the third wheel in your partnership, it’s time to give it the backseat. You don’t have to be fearless. You just have to be more powerful than your fear.

What You’ll Get:

• 14 video lessons with Dr. Jenny Susser, a licensed clinical health psychologist and Olympic team sport psych

• Proven tools to manage competition anxiety, fear of falling, riding after trauma, and general overwhelm

• Step-by-step mental performance exercises like box breathing, thought rewiring, and meditation

• Journal prompts and reflection tools designed for real-life riders (not just elite athletes)

• A printable workbook to track your mindset shifts and revisit the tools as often as needed