Elevate Your Riding
YOUR TRUSTED PARTNER IN EQUESTRIAN SPORT…AND BEYOND.
WORLD-CLASS PERFORMANCE COACHING FOR EQUESTRIAN ATHLETES.
World-Class Performance Coaching for Equestrian Athletes.
John Haime is trusted by some of the world’s leading riders and equestrians just like you.
- Clients learn what separates the average from the elite and how you can build confidence and high performance mental/emotional competencies to maximize your abilities and fully enjoy equestrian sport. John coaches clients on how to tap into the 10% that makes 90% of the difference in daily performance.
- John takes you inside his world of high performance and provides insights and long-term solutions.
- A defined, proven process with the world’s best and riders at all levels.
- Key elements from performance psychology, executive coaching, neuroscience, business planning, sport psychology, executive coaching and communication.
John is the Author of the popular “Ride Big” – a guide to confidence in equestrian sport embraced by equestrians at all levels.
John’s background and experience is unmatched in equestrian sport. He brings experience from working with some of the world’s leading athletes in the major professional sports leagues, regularly coaches leading C-level executives in Fortune 100 companies and has education in psychology, neuroscience, emotional intelligence, communication and executive coaching.
Connect now for a 15 minute intro call with John to understand how you can optimize your experience in equestrian sport.
Why Work With John?
World-Class Expert, Yet Approachable
While knowledge is extensive and unparalleled, communication style is clear and relatable, ensuring that even the most complex concepts feel accessible. Riders trust John because his methods are proven, but they also feel comfortable approaching for support and guidance.
Motivational & Empowering
John encourages riders to believe in their own ability to grow. It’s motivational, rooted in the belief that with the right mindset and strategies, anyone can improve and thrive. This empowerment is grounded in practical steps and support, making every rider feel capable of reaching their highest targets.
Wisdom with Personal Vision
John’s program does not focus on short-term tips and tricks. The focus is personal growth and alignment with a higher purpose. His coaching is about becoming the best version of yourself as a rider and individual. This wisdom empowers riders to take ownership of their journey and vision, allowing them to align with their deeper purpose while excelling in equestrian sport.
Trusted Partner
John is not just your coach in mental and emotional development – but a collaborative partner in your journey. Riders know they can rely on John not only for world-class level performance strategies but also for emotional support and encouragement as they navigate the ups and downs of competitive equestrian sport. John is your long-term mentor helping you create independence.
Connect now for a 15 minute intro call with John to understand how you can optimize your experience in equestrian sport.
Who Does John Work With?
John delivers value and exceeds expectations with the following groups in equestrian sport…
The Competitive Next Levelers
Through a step-by-step process, world-class professional riders and focused, elite amateurs learn to create the path to excellence and build the champion mindset.
“I can’t say enough about what John has done for me as a rider and person. I was lost and searching for confidence. He has given me the belief back in myself. I am looking forward to continue having his help to achieve my dreams in the sport.”
Competitive Next Leveler
Nations Cup Rider and Olympic Hopeful
The Rising Juniors
Through a step-by-step process, rising juniors create the structure and resulting confidence to rise to new levels.
“Working with John Haime, I felt as though I had added a secret weapon to my team. He has influenced me in so many positive ways on and off the horse! I look forward to using the tools John has given me in the future.”
Rising Junior
Elite Show Jumper
The Focused Amateurs
Through a step-by-step process, focused amateurs learn to incorporate mental and emotional skills into their equestrian experience and build confidence to both achieve more and enjoy their experience in the sport.
“I will forever be indebted to John Haime for helping me Ride Big! I've focused on myself, riding inside out... and great results continue to come. High scores and consistent wins. Best of all - I'm a happy rider focused on how lucky I am to be out there with my beautiful horse!”
Focused Amateur
Dressage
The Driven Parents
Helping equestrian sport’s biggest supporters instill confidence and manage setbacks in their young riders.
“Thank-you for helping us navigate the waters with our daughter, John. We had no idea where to start and she was spiraling. With your ideas on what we could do to build confidence and support her, and then putting her in your program, it has turned around and she is happy. Forever grateful.”
Driven Parent
Eventing
The Trainers
Assisting trainers to learn elite communication and coaching skills, how to support rider confidence and navigate emotional challenges.
“John guided me through the steps to become a better trainer. He patiently helped me build the skills I needed to coach my riders to a better experience in the sport. It has made a major difference for me in my career.”
Trainer
Elite and Amateur Riding Trainer
The Barns
John’s extensive experience in helping to shape culture in some of the world’s leading organizations helps equestrian barns shape a healthy culture for riders, trainers, employees and parents – and gain a competitive advantage over other barns.
“John brought a world of experience to help us start the process of developing a culture that is inclusive of all riders and a place people wanted to be. There are so many things to think about and he helped us with all of them.”
Barn Owner
Show Barn
Connect now for a 15 minute intro call with John to understand how you can optimize your experience in equestrian sport.
How Can You Work With John?
Gain the opportunity to work with a world-class expert to elevate and optimize your equestrian performance and life.
John Haime Performance offers a variety of programs to the equestrian depending on the equestrian’s ambitions in the sport, commitment level, focus level and time constraints. Our programs include:
- Customized year-long development and mentoring programs to establish a long-term, sustainable performance structure for the equestrian’s career and life.
- Shorter-term “mini” programs that are less customized and focus on addressing current challenges and development opportunities.
- Full-day or half-day “Barn Sessions” where riders learn practical strategies to address equestrian sport’s biggest obstacles to high performance and enjoyment in the sport. John visits your barn or delivered digitally.
- Coaching programs for trainers and parents – educational programs to help enhance and support the experience of riders.
- Barn culture shaping – Barn culture audits – helping to instill a healthy, performance-oriented environment for all. Gain the competitive advantage for your barn.