Tanja Mitton - Mindset and Rider Position
Your mindset is more than just your thoughts—it’s the set of beliefs and attitudes you hold about yourself. These beliefs shape your actions, influence your connection with your horse, and ultimately determine your riding experience.
For example, if you believe you’re a “nervous rider,” that belief can lead to hesitation, tension, and a lack of trust between you and your horse. On the other hand, embracing the belief that you’re a “confident rider” can shift your actions, energy, and outcomes entirely.
Tanja Mitton is an expert in equestrian mindset coaching, helping riders like you:
- Overcome self-doubt and fear.
- Replace negative thoughts with empowering beliefs.
- Gain clarity and focus to create better outcomes.
By identifying past negative experiences and shifting the focus to empowering moments, Tanja helps you transform how you think and feel in the saddle. As your mindset shifts, so does your energy—and when your energy changes, so does your body position.
It’s not just about thinking differently; it’s about riding differently.
🐎 Rider Position: Aligning Body and Horse for Harmony
Your posture in the saddle is the foundation of effective riding. It’s not just about looking poised—it’s about communicating clearly and allowing your horse to move freely and in balance.
When a rider is stiff or uneven, the horse reflects that tension. But when a rider is supple, balanced, and aligned, the horse responds with the same harmony and fluidity.
Tanja’s rider position training focuses on:
- Aligning your pelvis with your horse’s shoulders for better connection.
- Straightening your ribcage to improve your horse’s straightness.
- Opening your hips to activate your horse’s hind legs and enhance their movement.
These subtle adjustments create significant improvements in how you and your horse perform together, unlocking the potential for a truly balanced and enjoyable ride.
With over 40 years of experience, Tanja Mitton brings a wealth of knowledge and personal insight to her coaching. From her beginnings in Germany to working with elite riders as the Mindset Coach for the Australian High-Performance Dressage and Para Squad, Tanja has seen firsthand how mindset and posture are deeply intertwined.
Horses are our mirrors—they reflect the smallest shifts in our emotions and physical alignment. That’s why Tanja’s coaching begins with your mind and follows through to your position. Together, these two elements create a ripple effect that transforms your riding experience.
Ready to start your journey to confident, balanced, and joyful riding? Tanja is here to guide you every step of the way. Let the journey begin!
