Mental Health Resources-
Sport & Performance Mental Health
- Canadian Centre for Mental Health and Sport: https://www.ccmhs-ccsms.ca/
National Crisis & Support
- Canada Suicide Crisis Helpline (9-8-8): https://988.ca/
General Canada Mental Health Help
- Canada mental health support resources (Public Health): https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/mental-health-services/mental-health-get-help.html
Youth & Broader Support
- Kids Help Phone (chat, text, call): https://kidshelpphone.ca/
- Kids Help Phone texting support (text CONNECT to 686868): https://kidshelpphone.ca/need-help-now-text-us
- Jack.org (youth mental health charity): https://jack.org/
Equine-Assisted Therapy (Canada)
- Horse Therapy Centre of Canada (equine-assisted therapy services): https://horsetherapycanada.com/
Podcasts & Audio Resources
- Equestrian Performance Mindset (mindset and confidence for riders):
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/equestrian-performance-mindset/id1590694842 - Sports Psychology Podcast: Mental Game for Equestrians (audio episodes about mental strategies for riders):
https://traffic.libsyn.com/media/sportspsychology/get_psyched63_wade.mp3 - The Equestrian Psychotherapy Podcast (explores change, confidence, and rider wellbeing):
https://open.spotify.com/show/5QCciiWOTzmlysfVCIHVLj - USEA Podcast #311: Training Your Brain … (sport psychology for eventers):
https://useventing.com/news-media/news/usea-podcast-311-training-your-brain-with-sport-psychology-tactics - Finding Mastery (performance psychology insights applicable to athletes, including riders):
https://findingmastery.com
Blogs & Articles (Mindset / Mental Skills / Rider Psychology)
- Sport Psychology Tactics – Equestrian Athletes (mental blocks, performance mindset):
https://www.benfoodman.com/blog/sport-psychology-tactics-equestrian-athletes-amp-mental-performance - The Mental Game – Sport Psychology for Equestrians (how riders build mental skills):
https://www.horsejournals.com/riding-training/rider-development/psychology/mental-game-sport-psychology-equestrians - The Power of Perception … Mental Health for Equestrians (discussion of stress/anxiety in eventing life):
https://eventingnation.com/the-power-of-perception-in-addressing-mental-health-for-equestrians/
Equestrian Wellness & Rider-Focus Podcast Lists
- FeedSpot horse podcast collection (includes wellness/mental mindset shows):
https://podcast.feedspot.com/horse_training_podcasts/
https://useventing.com/news-media/podcasts
Equestrian Canada – National sport organization for equestrian sport
– Memberships required for competition, coach certification, official status
– Rulebooks
– Merchandise, including rider level manuals
New Brunswick Equestrian Association (NBEA) – PSO equestrian sport in NB
– Membership provides liability insurance, required for competitions and many schooling activities
– Administrates EC Rider Level program
– Bursary programs for riders, coaches
Hampton Riding Centre
– Home of Hampton Pony Club and large riding lesson program
– Schooling cross country course starter to pre-training level (HTNB endorsed course)
– Lessons available with on site EC certified Competition Coach Jennifer Hanson
Peekaboo Corner Eventing Facility
– Cross country course with jumps from starter to pre-training (HTNB endorsed course)
– Fee per rider for course use, must bring experienced, insured event coach to school
– Contact owner Matthew Straight for details
Canadian Eventing Dressage Tests
Equestrian Canada Eventing Rules (Section D)
EC Eventing Entry Form (used for all EC sanctioned horse trials)
EC Stabling Form (used at all EC sanctioned horse trials that offer stabling)
Discover Eventing – an informative site offered by USEA. Note some information is specific to USA competitions.