International Equestrian Coach, Clinician and Author.
I'm a former international team coach, mental-coaching consultant to many equestrian associations; have published four books on equestrian sport psychology, biomechanics and fitness; and I'm considered one of the worlds leading experts on equestrian sport psychology, athletics and performance. My upbeat and empowering clinics and seminars are the perfect way for riders to become more confident and
06/08/2026
This weekend I taught clinics to the riders at AJA Equestrian in Reno NV and I had the time of my life! The riders were epic, the facility was brilliant and the horses were amazing! A huge thanks to owner Annelise for hosting my clinic and for letting me teach her wonderful riders!
Ever struggle with breathing, belief, balance or behaving with confidence? Me too! This summer I’m hosting four-day equestrian training camps that will make us all stronger and more self-confident. I have four more spaces remaining in my July camp and six spaces in the August one. Please join me… I know your horse will thank you for it!
https://www.pressureproofathlete.com
Ever struggle with breathing, belief, balance or behaving with confidence? Me too! This summer I’m hosting four-day equestrian training camps that will make us all stronger and more self-confident. I have four more spaces remaining in my July camp and six spaces in the August one. Please join me… I know your horse will thank you for it!
https://www.pressureproofathlete.com
06/02/2026
Thank again to the USEA for always sharing my messages with riders everywhere. We all deserve to be happy and successful… I hope you enjoy them!
“If you're too busy to laugh, you’re just too busy.”
Daniel Stewart’s latest Pressure Proof tip is all about regaining the smile, the love of the horse, and the joy of the sport—and why that happiness may lead to more success in the saddle.
Read the full article in the comments below 👇
05/17/2026
Have you ever wondered how to get out of doing sit-ups in my riding clinics? The riders at Bonnie Lea Farm in Williamstown MA figured it out… bring me ice-cream! I thought I’d seen it all when they brought me ice coffee… but the ice-cream did the job! A huge thanks to Lisa and Carin for hosting my clinic… it was my first time teaching their group but hopefully not the last!
Looking for something meaningful and memorable to do this summer? Leave your horse at home and join me at the San Diego Olympic training site so you can focus on your own fitness, sport psychology, nutrition, biomechanics and more!
https://www.pressureproofathlete.com
Looking for something meaningful and memorable to do this summer? Leave your horse at home and join me at the San Diego Olympic training site so you can focus on your own fitness, sport psychology, nutrition, biomechanics and more! https://www.pressureproofathlete.com
05/10/2026
If you live and ride in the DC area and are looking for an epic amazing training facility… I just found it! I spent the weekend teaching the riders at Cool Breeze Equestrian in Hume VA and had the time of my life! The facility, arenas, and horses are amazing… but not as amazing as the riders and head trainer Kay! What an amazing team! Thanks everyone for making coaching so much fun!
05/06/2026
When we learn to do hard things in sport, we learn we can do hard things beyond that sport. Equestrian-athletes of all fitness and riding levels can join my team and I this summer for four days of mental and physical training at the US Olympic Training site in San Diego. For more info visit: https://www.pressureproofathlete.com