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Welcome to Insight Equine

This branch of The Insight Studio focusses on helping equine athletes unlock their competitive edge. 

What We Do

1-on-1 Rider Mindset Coaching

1-on-1 Rider Mindset Coaching

1-on-1 Rider Mindset Coaching

Private sessions to help you clear mental clutter, manage nerves, and unlock your confidence. Whether you are prepping for a show or just want to enjoy riding again. Ideal for show prep, performance plateaus and breaking a cycle of inner criticism.

4-Week Mindfulness Course

1-on-1 Rider Mindset Coaching

1-on-1 Rider Mindset Coaching

A 4-week mental training programme to sharpen focus, reduce pressure, and boost presence in and out of the saddle. Include visualisations, goal anchoring, resilience training and mental rehearsal tools. 

In-Arena Integration Sessions

1-on-1 Rider Mindset Coaching

In-Arena Integration Sessions

These sessions happen with you, in the arena - and support you in applying mindset strategies in real time. Perfect for staying focused mid-ride, recovering from mistakes or accidents, and building mental resilience under pressure. 

Client Feedback

Kimberley van der Spuy

Kimberley van der Spuy

Kimberley van der Spuy

"I’d had a rough couple of weeks - everytime I went to the yard something bad seemed to happen. I’d fall off, get stood on, trampled, or someone riding with me would be hurt. Despite having 20+ years of riding under my belt, I lost trust in my horses, trust in my riding capabilities and started to get super anxious when it came time to ride.

Lara helped me work through my feelings, figure out how to combat my anxiety and work my way back to confidence and enjoying riding again.

I cannot recommend this to riders enough!”

Taryn Mesquite

Kimberley van der Spuy

Kimberley van der Spuy

"My daughter has had so many setbacks with her riding and just when we think we’ve reached the point of no return, Lara steps in and turns it all around. With each set back, Lara steps in and completely changes my daughter’s mindset with her patient and encouraging approach, and just the right balance of fun and structure. Thanks to Lara, my daughter is learning to deal with her anxiety, and build her confidence both in the ring and beyond."

Why Is Mindset Coaching Important For Riders?

Mindset Coaching addresses the thought patterns, emotional awareness, and internal dialogue that directly influence performance. In a sport where every stride counts, mastering the mind is not optional—it is essential.

We're here to help you rewrite unhelpful narratives, build resilience, and stay focused when it matters most. 


We also bring equines into the therapeutic and coaching space to support emotional regulation, self-awareness, and resilience. Our sessions are grounded, impactful, and gently challenging—because we believe growth happens when you're supported through the real stuff.


Expect honest conversations, practical tools, and a whole lot of cheering you on.

Meet Your Coach Lara Ellwood is a competitive show jumper and mental wellness expert helping riders overcome nerves, silence self-doubt, and unlock peak performance. With decades of experience in psychology and riding, she offers practical, no-fluff mindset coaching that gets real results.

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