Prepare to Win -

Sarah Taborda

I cannot even begin to tell you how much Sam and her incredible programme have helped me. I originally got in touch with Sam for some mindset and performance training for my riding team but I ended up using Sam’s programme to focus more on my personal life, as that was the area that was causing me the most stress and anxiety. Within ONE session, I felt like my life was turning around! I have subsequently used the skills Sam has taught me within my riding and my horse(s) are very grateful, as am I. I wish I could give more than 5 stars as that is what Sam truly deserves ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Cat Robinson

I was a happy hacker who wasn't happy to hack anymore and I saw Sam's adverts on Facebook. She's really helped me with confidence on the ground and when riding - since I started with her, I've clipped my horse (by myself!), we've done a fun ride and boxed to new places with a friend to hack out.
Would recommend Sam to anyone who needs that friendly voice to get your confidence back and get going again.

Janie Semple

I started working with Sam in the spring to address anxiety around riding and training my horses in the wake of some bad falls and experiences. I was also aware that I was always carrying a heightened level of tension that would not be good for me or my horses. I can say that it’s been the best thing I’ve done for my riding, and more than that has fundamentally changed my overall functioning. Addressing my own mindset and nervous system has freed my brain up to think more clearly, more confidently, and analytically in my training. I wasn’t really sure what to expect but Sam has a warm, empathetic approach with a real commitment to helping you make a change.

Kirsten Brenner

Sam really helped me with my confidence at a time I was struggling after a really bad fall and contemplating giving up completely. The tips and tricks have enabled me to enjoy riding again after thinking I wouldn't be able to continue- definitely recommended.

Chloe Lymbery

Sam had really helped me to gain a lot of confidence over the past couple of months, not only in showjumping but also in myself. The exercises that we do both relax and challenge me in the best way and she has showed me how to calm myself before my showjumping rounds with many different techniques. I highly recommend Sam if you are struggling with anything to do with lack of confidence, and pretty much anything else. Sam had really helped me with both my confidence and with the way I feel in day to day life and I have really enjoyed my sessions over the past couple of months. Thank you Sam!

Kate Rogers

My daughter has struggled with confidence when riding since having a bad fall. Despite having a new quiet pony, having not ridden much over the winter, she’d further lost her confidence and only wanted to hack out in walk. It was so painful watching her struggle with nerves and feeling helpless. I decided to do Sam’s course to try to help her. It did take quite a few weeks for her to notice any changes, particularly as riding was the reason for doing it, but I noticed her confidence rising in other areas. I continued to walk with her, then out of the blue one day about 8/9 weeks in, off she went, back to trotting and cantering by herself again and smiling!!! Another week on and she’s been trotting without stirrups. Actually enjoying riding again. There are so many reasons I would recommend this course aside from riding. It really got both of us noticing how our thoughts and feelings were affecting us. My riding confidence has improved too, so I know it really works. I can’t thank Sam enough.

Amy T

Samantha conducted a presentation for the Royal Navy Equestrian Team in March 2023 giving an insight into how her advice and techniques can assist our riders with day to day confidence, anxiety management and mental resilience as well and techniques to use in the lead up and during Equestrian competition both in and out of uniform.

The presentation has received very positive feedback from our team of riders as well as some choosing to employ Samantha to help them 1-to-1 with both in their Equestrian persuits and with the challenges faced in day to day life in and out of the saddle.

The Royal Navy Equestrian will now continue our relationship with Samantha via future 1-to-1 training with our individual riders of all levels and look forward to the exciting future of working with Prepare to Win.

Highly recommended ?

Michelle Hirons

Sam is a true professional and very good at what she does. She has helped me to become a more calm and confident rider. I now have the mental space to learn and feel what is required to be a better horseman. My mare appreciates the difference. Not only has the training helped with my riding but life in general, as I am a much calmer and positive person. I would highly recommend Sam to anyone that no longer wants negative thoughts, emotions and anxiety to hold them back from achieving their ambitions. I couldn’t believe the difference it made to me in such a short time.