Between Two Ears Mental Skills Training

Between Two Ears Mental Skills Training Helping individuals build the mental skills necessary for growth, resilience, and peak performance — in sport and beyond. Talli Wallin, M.S.

Sport & Performance Psychology

Summer show season is right around the corner, and this is the perfect time to invest in the part of your riding that do...
04/07/2026

Summer show season is right around the corner, and this is the perfect time to invest in the part of your riding that doesn’t happen in the saddle 🧠✨

I’m currently booking:
👉 1:1 personalized sessions
👉 Group workshops tailored to your team’s goals

Riders who show up mentally prepared are the ones who ride their best when it matters most. Let’s make this your strongest summer yet 💪🌟

Ever walk into the ring already dreading jump one and then ride beautifully once “you’ve already lost the class?” 😬I ca...
04/06/2026

Ever walk into the ring already dreading jump one and then ride beautifully once “you’ve already lost the class?” 😬

I call this “First Jump Syndrome,” and it’s more common than you think! Swipe through this post to learn WHY this happens and 3 research-backed strategies to ride smoother rounds from the beginning 🙌

The mental game is trainable, just like riding. Reach out to get started on your mental performance journey today 🐴✨

Your thoughts, your reactions, your breathing, your energy, your response to mistakes - all of it matters!This doesn’t m...
04/03/2026

Your thoughts, your reactions, your breathing, your energy, your response to mistakes - all of it matters!

This doesn’t mean ignoring emotions or pretending you are never nervous, frustrated, or overwhelmed. It means learning to notice what you are feeling without letting it completely take over ✨

The best performers are not emotionless. They are aware, regulated, and able to respond with intention 🤍

Now accepting new clients for virtual and in-person evidence-based mental skills training ✨ Who is this for? 🐎 Equestria...
03/26/2026

Now accepting new clients for virtual and in-person evidence-based mental skills training ✨

Who is this for?
🐎 Equestrian athletes
⛹️ Athletes from any sport background
👯‍♀️ All ages
✨ Group & individual sessions

Contact me today if you want to…
👉 Overcome performance setbacks
👉 Improve performance consistency
👉 Build self-belief & confidence
👉 Rediscover enjoyment in what you do
👉 Confidently handle nerves, frustration, and pressure with proven methods
👉 and so much more!

I offer a free consultation call, for athletes, parents, and coaches who want to learn more, ask questions, and see whether this support would be a good fit. No commitment required. Message me to connect 🙌

Perfectionism can be tricky because it doesn’t always look negative at first. In riding, it can look like serious dedica...
03/26/2026

Perfectionism can be tricky because it doesn’t always look negative at first. In riding, it can look like serious dedication, working hard, and wanting to get everything right to achieve your goals. These things aren’t necessarily bad 🤔

‼️The problem is when that mindset turns into pressure. When every mistake feels catastrophic, one bad jump ruins your ride, or you are so focused on doing everything “perfectly” that you cannot actually ride freely, perfectionism starts to hurt performance more than help it‼️

Riding well is not about being perfect. That is simply impossible. It is about staying present, adjusting, and continuing on.

✨The riders who improve the most are not the ones who never make mistakes. They are the ones who don’t let mistakes take them out of the ride ✨

Now accepting new clients for virtual and in-person evidence-based mental skills training ✨ Who is this for? 🐎 Equestria...
03/26/2026

Now accepting new clients for virtual and in-person evidence-based mental skills training ✨

Who is this for?
🐎 Equestrian athletes
⛹️ Athletes from any sport background
👯‍♀️ All ages
✨ Group & individual sessions

Contact me today if you want to…
👉 Overcome performance setbacks
👉 Improve performance consistency
👉 Build self-belief & confidence
👉 Rediscover enjoyment in what you do
👉 Confidently handle nerves, frustration, and pressure with proven methods
👉 and so much more!

I offer a free 30-minute consultation call, for athletes, parents, and coaches who want to learn more, ask questions, and see whether this support would be a good fit. No commitment required. Message me to connect 🙌

Everyone celebrates the win. But nobody posts about 👇🔹The 6 months of flatwork that felt boring 🔹The show where nothing ...
03/23/2026

Everyone celebrates the win. But nobody posts about 👇

🔹The 6 months of flatwork that felt boring
🔹The show where nothing went as planned
🔹The lesson where you cried on the way home
🔹The season you almost quit

The process isn’t always glamorous, but it’s where the real growth happens. If you’re in a season of building, of grinding without all the glory, keep going. Trust that the results will catch up to the rider you’re becoming ✨

Confident riders feel nervous too. Nerves don’t always mean you’re not confident. They mean you care.Real confidence is ...
03/16/2026

Confident riders feel nervous too. Nerves don’t always mean you’re not confident. They mean you care.

Real confidence is built on evidence and self-belief. Evidence that you’ve handled hard things before. Self-belief that you can do it again.

Confidence isn’t the absence of fear.
It’s choosing to ride forward anyway.

Build your Confidence top 10 list today:
✨Strengths you have as a rider
✨Goal you’ve already accomplished
✨Moments you’re proud of in the saddle

Your brain needs proof, and you probably have more of it than you realize 💕

Your horse feels every distracted thought, every replay of your last rail down, and every worry about what everyone else...
03/14/2026

Your horse feels every distracted thought, every replay of your last rail down, and every worry about what everyone else is thinking 💭

Presence isn’t about being perfect in the saddle — it’s about being HERE. In this stride. In this breath. The riders who break through aren’t the ones who never make mistakes. They’re the ones who come back to the moment faster.

When your mind starts spiraling mid-ride, try this quick reset:

✨ Intentional deep breath
✨ Pick a cue word (forward, rhythm, soft)
✨ Pair it with a physical action (heels down, shoulders back, eyes up)

Here’s what separates great riders from the rest 💪The ability to separate performance from identity.You are not your sco...
03/12/2026

Here’s what separates great riders from the rest 💪

The ability to separate performance from identity.

You are not your score.
You are not your placing.
You are not your last mistake.

You are a rider who showed up. Who competed.
Who is learning and growing every single ride.

Take the lesson. Leave the judgment.
Tomorrow is a new ride. 🐎

She has a nicer horse... He’s been riding longer… They make it look so easy…Comparison is the fastest way to sabotage yo...
03/11/2026

She has a nicer horse... He’s been riding longer… They make it look so easy…

Comparison is the fastest way to sabotage your own performance. It pulls you out of YOUR plan, YOUR preparation, YOUR partnership.

✨The only rider you need to be better than is the one you were last week✨

Stay in your lane. Ride your ride. Trust your journey.

✨Confidence doesn’t randomly show up. It’s accumulated✨Every time you stick to your routine.Every time you respond bette...
02/24/2026

✨Confidence doesn’t randomly show up. It’s accumulated✨

Every time you stick to your routine.
Every time you respond better after a mistake.
Every time you challenge an unhelpful thought instead of believing it.

That’s evidence. And evidence builds belief.

If you constantly withdraw, engage in negative self-talk, avoidance, and comparison, your account balance will run low.

But the good news? You can start making deposits today. Confidence isn’t about hype. It’s about habits.

What did you deposit this week?

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