Hello,

 

I'm an accredited sport psychologist specialising in equestrian sports and providing advice and support across all disciplines and levels. I also work as a senior lecturer at the University of Applied Sciences Van Hall Larenstein, the Netherlands, teaching and supervising on the Bachelor Program "Equine, Leisure and Sport". I'm also a Council member of the International Society for Equitation Science (ISES).

 

In 2011, I completed my PhD on "Psychological Traits and States in Equestrian Sports" at the University of Essex. My research interests focus primarily on psychological, physiological and social processes in the rider (or, in fact, any other human in equestrian sports), including horse-rider interactions, coaching and judging. 

 

​I regularly write columns in German, English and Dutch on all things horsey. My scientific publications and related info (see "articles") are available on request.

 

An international vaulter in my youth, I now compete in showjumping and dressage. 

Get in touch via my contact page!