Coaching with Ann Montgomery

A fully qualified, insured coach who is passionate about building the confidence, self-belief, suppleness and strength of both the horse and the rider.

Clearer Communication. Deeper Awareness. Better Riding.

🧭 A Coaching Approach Rooted in Respect

My coaching is a three-way conversation between you, your horse, and me. I won’t tell you what to do—I’ll help you discover how to feel it for yourself. Together, we create an environment where learning feels safe, empowering, and even joyful.

No two riders are the same. That’s why every session is tailored—to your learning style, your goals, and your horse’s needs.

“You know your horse better than anyone. I bring the tools and insight to help you uncover what’s holding you back - and how to move forward.”

🎯 What You Can Expect

In every session, I combine biomechanics, emotional awareness, and mindset coaching to help you and your horse communicate more clearly and move more freely.

You’ll gain:

  • Improved alignment, core stability, and feel


  • More effective and consistent communication with your horse


  • Practical tools for addressing confidence blocks, anxiety, or frustration


  • Personalised exercises to help you strengthen or release specific areas


  • A deeper understanding of how your position affects your horse’s movement


🧪 Lesson Structure

Whether you're working with me in-person or online, each session is tailored to help you and your horse take the next step forward—mentally, emotionally, and biomechanically.


🐴 In-Person Coaching

✳️ Assessment Lesson (Recommended First Step)

Duration: 1.5 hours

  • Includes video recording and post-ride review

  • Thorough evaluation of you and your horse, on the ground and under saddle

  • Discussion of goals, mindset, and movement patterns

  • Personalised exercises and strategies to take away


✳️ Ongoing Lessons

Duration: 45–60 minutes

  • Tailored to where you and your horse are on the day

  • May include groundwork, in-hand work, or ridden work

  • Optional physical guidance (always with consent)

  • Targeted exercises and mindset tools as needed


✳️ Re-Assessment Lesson (Available anytime)

Duration: 1.5 hours

  • Includes partial video recording to track changes over time

  • Post-lesson discussion to reflect on progress and refine goals

  • Space to explore confidence, fear, or self-belief challenges if needed



💻 Online Coaching

Distance doesn’t have to mean disconnected. Online lessons are an effective way to continue your progress from anywhere in the world.


✳️ Live Zoom or Pivo Lesson

Duration: 45–60 minutes

  • Real-time guidance as you ride or work with your horse

  • Requires Bluetooth headset and strong internet connection

  • Also suitable for groundwork, in-hand work, or post-ride reflection

  • Optional pre-recorded video review as part of the session


✳️ Video Coaching Package

Submit a pre-recorded video (10 minutes max)Receive a detailed voice-over or written analysis

  • Includes follow-up call to clarify insights and provide homework

  • Great for self-paced learners or those needing flexible timing



“Many of my clients combine in-person and online coaching, allowing us to stay connected and consistent -even between clinics or during travel.”



🧍‍♀️ Is It All About the Rider—or the Horse?

Early sessions tend to focus on the rider, because often it’s the rider’s alignment, patterns, or emotional state that influence the horse’s behavior. However, if your horse is struggling with tension, imbalance, or problematic behaviors, we’ll address that first.

This is a dynamic process where we focus on what needs support most in the moment.


🧠 Techniques I Use in Lessons

💡 Ride With Your Mind™ (RWYM™)

This method breaks down the techniques used by elite riders into learnable components. Through video feedback, body alignment cues, and touch (with permission),

I help you:

  • Understand what top riders do differently

  • Build awareness of your body in motion

  • Improve coordination, influence, and connection with your horse


Learn more about RWYM™ Coaches → https://mary-wanless.com/coach-certification/


🧭 Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP)

Sometimes, it’s not your position that’s blocking your progress—it’s a pattern of thinking or emotion. I use NLP to help you:

  • Shift fear, self-doubt, or performance anxiety

  • Build confidence and focus

  • Reprogram limiting beliefs about yourself or your horse


✋ Consent & Comfort

Some biomechanical adjustments may involve hands-on guidance to help you find correct alignment. I will always ask before doing so, and you are free to opt out at any time.


🌱 Every Rider is Welcome

You don’t need to be a professional or have fancy gear. You just need to be open to learning, and willing to work with compassion—for yourself and your horse.


📅 Ready to Ride with More Clarity?

Book your first session or reach out if you’d like to discuss your situation. I’m here to help you ride with more ease, confidence, and understanding.


➡️ Head over to the BOOK NOW for options or Get in Touch to talk through what you need.


🎧 Are you Riding with Feel?

Get this Free Audio Lesson

to ride with more awareness, balance, and connection!


In this 20-minute lesson, I’ll guide you through powerful rider and horse-focused techniques—like using your seat for transitions, improving flexion, and feeling what your horse is really telling you.


No fluff. Just quiet, practical prompts to help you ride like the mindful rider you’re meant to be.


👉 Download your Free Lesson


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