Tonya Johnston, MA, is an equestrian mental skills coach with a master's degree in applied sport psychology and one of the most recognized voices on the mental side of riding. Over more than two decades, she has helped equestrian athletes of all ages and levels develop their mental strength and performance skills — including Olympic Para-equestrians, international grand prix riders, national medal finals winners, NCAA Division I athletes, and the Stanford, USC, and Smith College equestrian teams.

She is the author of Inside Your Ride: Mental Skills for Being Happy and Successful with Your Horse, and she hosts the popular "Inside Your Ride" segment on The Plaidcast, where she explores confidence, focus, and performance with riders and industry leaders. Tonya's passion for the mental game grew out of a lifetime in the saddle, and she remains an active competitor herself.