Pressure Proof Coaching Academy

10/13/2026

Once again the USEA shares my message and I share my gratitude to them!

Ever avoided moving up a level, entering a clinic, or trying something new because you were afraid of failing? You might have your inner caveman to thank for that! 🧠

In this month's Pressure Proof tip, Daniel Stewart explores how our ancient survival instincts can turn everyday riding challenges into perceived threats—and why the fear of failure doesn't have to hold us back.

Learn how to quiet your inner Flintstone and change the way you think about fear ⬇️

10/11/2026

Adria and Amy at Iron Horse Riding Center by Portland OR have been two of the most special people in my life for over a decade. They’ve hosted my clinics for 11 straight years, came to Florida to become certified Coaches on my PPCA team and have competed all my online courses. This weekend the weather was beautiful, the horses were amazing, and the riders and trainers and hosts were world class. Pinch me… being a coach is the best job ever!

10/04/2026

I’ve been coaching the riders of Kara S Seaman near Parkersburg WV for almost two decades and every year I love this group even more. From their smiles and efforts to their motivational posters that greet me when I arrive, I feel so lucky to be part of their story! A huge thanks to my dear friend Kara for always making me feel so welcome at the farm she’d built for the past 50 years!!

10/02/2026

This month I’m celebrating 25 years of being a coach and author! !

09/30/2026

I love teaching riders how to become more confident… and I’d love to teach you how to teach it too! Please join me online or in person Nov 21-23 and we’ll help our sport become a more courageous place! https://www.pressureproofathlete.com/coaching.

09/28/2026

Traveling from Florida to Seattle is always a bit of a challenge… but it was so worth it!! A huge thanks to Re*****on Farm - Duvall, WA for hosting my clinic this weekend, and to my good friend Jennifer Brenes for organizing such an amazing event. This was one of my most memorable clinics ever and I have her and all her amazing riders to thank for it!

09/21/2026

I’ve spent 30-years developing a series of mental-coaching, game-inspired riding clinics (called Jenga, Lego, Tetris, Subway-Surfer, Crazy-Eights, Connect-four, Twister, and Capture-the-Flag) that are as fun to teach as they are beneficial to take. Join me in the DC area early Thanksgiving week and learn how to help riders improve their confidence, courage and concentration by overcoming their fears, failures and frustrations. For more info please visit:
https://www.pressureproofathlete.com

09/20/2026

This weekend, I travel to Cleveland to teach the riders at Creekside eventing and had the time of my life! It’s been a few years since I’ve coached at Creekside Eventing | Training and Lessons for Horse & Rider but it was worth the wait! A huge thanks to Kate and Doug for always allowing me to be part of their program and for creating such a phenomenal eventing facility. If you’re in the Cleveland area and looking for a world class program, they’ve got it for you!

09/18/2026

We’re all so lucky to have the USEA in our corner!

Ever feel confident schooling at home, only for your nerves to kick in the moment someone is watching? Your caveman brain might be to blame. 🧠

In this month’s Pressure Proof tip, Daniel Stewart explains the “spectator effect” and how understanding where those show-day nerves come from can help you quiet them and refocus on your ride.

Turn on the mental lights and learn how to quiet your caveman ⬇️

09/16/2026

The Midwest Region USPC riders shared these photos with me… Amazing!