Irish Equestrian Mental Health Project

The Irish Equestrian Mental Health Project was formed in 2021 by Sonya Mc Aleer, an equestrian coach and show-jumper, following her own personal experience with mental health issues. After identifying a need for a support network that addressed the challenges specific to the industry a committee was formed. This consisted of like-minded equestrians from all walks of life who shared a common vision, and so the IEMHP was born. Our aim is to remove the stigma associated with mental health, by providing training and a support network for all equestrians from your leisure rider to your elite sportsperson, to become better equipped and informed thus giving them the ability to take control of their own mental health and well-being. We will re-enforce how important our horses are to boosting mood and promoting a positive, happy healthy lifestyle. By highlighting the negative effects of bullying and negative behaviour within the sport we strive to improve the community and challenge what is accepted as “normal”. Due to the isolated nature of the sport we aim to create an inclusive space where everyone can feel equal and have their voice heard without fear of ridicule. We provide training and support on mental health and mental well-being. We can point you in the right direction of getting help from other mental health organisations. Work on removing the stigma around about mental health and reminding everyone that its okay not to be okay! We strive to give people the confidence to reach out, talk and ask for help.
Dean Ryan 3 Week Online Mental Performance Clinic – IEMHP

Dean Ryan 3 Week Online Mental Performance Clinic – IEMHP

With Dean Ryan Mental Skills and Athlete Development Professional. Providing the tools to deal with Pre-performance anxiety Nerves Low confidence Poor performance and setbacks Zoom details will be sent out prior. If you struggle with nerves, anxiety about competing or low confidence why not join us this Wednesday at 7.30pm with Dean Ryan Coaching for the beginning of his brilliant three week workshop. Tickets can be purchased here https://itsplainsailing.com/org/iemp#event-39613

Total Workout with Guest Speakers – PD Savage, Darren Teague, Pete Lonton and Caoileann Conway

Total Workout with Guest Speakers – PD Savage, Darren Teague, Pete Lonton and Caoileann Conway

Join us on Thursday 26th January at 8pm in Total Workout in Omagh for our in person talk. Guest Speakers – PD Savage, Darren Teague, Pete Lonton and Caoileann Conway. MC – Liam O’Neill Tickets available from https://itsplainsailing.com/org/iemp#event-35822

THE POWER OF MINDSET – Hosted by Poppy Blandford

THE POWER OF MINDSET – Hosted by Poppy Blandford

Our next event is taking place via zoom on 11th January with Poppy Blandford, this is one not to be missed. This is now also a CPD for coaches for Pony Club, BHS and HSI THE POWER OF MINDSET- let go of proving yourself and unlock your potential to improve. Hosted by Poppy Blandford (B.Sc.O.T., M.Sc.PMC) Mental Performance Coach specialising in Equestrian Sport Join us on 11th January at 7pm to find out about how we talk to ourselves and allow ourselves to move forward by…