Testimonials

"Jenny has helped me so much with my anxiety around riding and competitions, which has only helped me excel in the amateur jumper ring. She has given me new strategies to use when I feel frustrated or nervous around my performance, such as taking time to process my round before I review it with my coaches and encouraging me to use my sports journal to help me remember what strategies worked for me in the show ring. She has also been available for around the clock help and even comes to my competitions for ring-side support. I look forward to continuing to grow with Jenny's help and highly encourage riders of any age (yes, amateurs get anxiety too!) to seek out Jenny's expertise in this field."

"I have worked with Jenny for several years and I finally am starting to feel confident in myself as a person and as a horseback rider. I have always struggled with crippling anxiety and depression, largely due to chronic PTSD from growing up in an abusive home. Jenny has given me tools to improve in my riding and in my personal life (which are way more interconnected than I realized!). I had a bad fall on my horse a few years ago right after buying him, and she helped me feel confident to get back in the saddle and back in the show pen; I was able to compete successfully on that horse for a couple more years before his retirement, and gained a personal confidence in myself that I never thought possible. It sounds cliche, but it's true; I've spoken much less negatively about (and to) myself in recent years. I have since moved up in my riding, largely because of the improvement in my mental strength which has also improved my physical health. I feel very safe talking to Jenny and feel like I can share anything with her. She holds me accountable, asking for updates when we talk, so that I am encouraged to put in the work to improve. By checking in, I can see and feel my own progress and others in my life have noticed it, too. That said, she doesn't push - if there's a day that I want to talk about something else on my mind, I can, and we revisit the topic later when I feel more ready. I have recommended her to several of my barn friends and will continue to do so because she's made such a positive impact on my life and well-being."

"Before working with Dr. Swanson, anxiety often held me back from riding the way I knew I could. Through her support and practical strategies, I’ve built so much more confidence and trust in myself. She has a way of making everything feel manageable and achievable, even in high-pressure situations. I now go into rides feeling calmer, more focused, and ready to perform my best. Her work has truly made a difference for me both in and out of the arena."

"I love working with Jenny because she understands the nuances of competing on the 'A' circuit and the mental toughness required to be successful. Jenny's approach is patient and understanding. She was able to give me practical and helpful skills that I successfully incorporate into my rounds and warm-ups. My horse show anxiety has improved considerably since I began working with Jenny.  I am so thankful!"

"My trainer recommended I speak with Jenny while going through a number of changes in my life that were affecting my ability to stay present and focused while riding and in the show ring. Jenny is so welcoming and provides a comfortable and non-judgmental space that makes it easy to talk through challenges and walk away with concrete things to work on between then and your next session. She helped me hone on which factors contributed to my best performance, which has also been applicable and beneficial for me in other aspects of my personal and professional life."