Coach Daniel Stewart has been a successful international trainer and instructor for over 30 years, working with riders in the United States, Spain, Portugal, England, Canada, Mexico, Switzerland, Belgium, United Arab Emirates, Greece, and the West Indies. From 1999 to 2007 he coached riders on several US Equestrian Teams at World Championships, World Equestrian Games, and the Olympics. Coach Stewart teaches riding clinics and seminars to thousands of riders each year and is currently a consultant for USA Equestrian and USA pentathlon. He's a sought after keynote speaker for many national conventions, and is the equestrian sport psychology expert for the USEA, USPC, USHJA, as well as other equestrian associations. Widely considered one of the world's leading experts on equestrian sport psychology, athletics, and performance, Coach Stewart is the author of three books and produces weekly equestrian sport psychology video tips, rider fitness video classes, and instructor certification videos through his Pressure Proof Academy. He teaches multi day Equestrian Athlete Camps at some of America's most elite athlete training centers, helping riders prove that they are athletes. When not on the road, he resides in Naples, Florida (PressureProofAcademy.com).
Daniel Stewart's mental and physical training exercises would be a great addition to any rider's program. I'm a big fan of his and love reading his articles...I send them to all my students because I know everyone can benefit from becoming more confident, focused, and fit...and Daniel's equestrian sport psychology and fitness programs are a great way to do it! --Boyd Martin, US Olympian Daniel's rider-specific programs are a must for any serious equestrian athlete.... I highly recommend his mental and physical riding programs. --Sally Batton, Former Dartmouth Equestrian Team Head Coach, Founder of the Athletic Equestrian League After attending one of Daniel's workshop sessions, I always feel energized to go home, work harder, and do more with my horse. His blend of psychological and physical training reminds us that we are athletic partners to our horses, and we need to prepare ourselves for competition with the same fervor we prepare out mounts. --Erin Woodall, Activities and Events Director, US Pony Clubs, Inc. Daniel Stewart has put together a wonderful mental coaching program, and I know riders everywhere will really enjoy and benefit from it! --Lucinda Fredericks, Olympic Silver Medalist Behind every great athlete is an even greater mental game. That's where Daniel Stewart comes in. --Laine Ashker, Advanced Level Eventing Champion, American Eventing Championships 2013