Greater Atlanta Equestrians Book Club

  • Read Books

  • Ride Better

  • Make New Friends

Inside Your Ride: An 8-Week Book Club for Equestrians in the Greater Atlanta Region

Starting June 5, 2025 • Canton, GA

Looking to take your riding to the next level—mentally and physically? Ready to connect with fellow horse lovers in the greater Atlanta area?

Join us this summer for an inspiring 8-week book club experience via Zoom and at Revelation Farm, Canton, Ga., where we’ll dive into the great book Inside Your Ride by Tonya Johnston, make new horse-loving friends, and have lots of fun!

This unique club is designed for riders of all levels who want to build confidence, sharpen focus, manage nerves, and grow as equestrians—both in and out of the saddle.

Each weekly session includes thoughtful group discussion, practical unmounted and optional mounted exercises (you perform these at your own home, on your own time), and time to reflect and connect with others who share your love of horses.

Whether your goals include showing, enjoying a more relaxed ride, or simply becoming more self-aware in the saddle, this book club will give you the tools—and the community—to support your journey. Plus, you’ll form meaningful connections with other local riders who truly “get it.”

Sessions run weekly from June 5 through August 1 (we’ll take a break during the week of July 4). Space is limited, so be sure to reserve your spot soon!

BOOK CLUB DATES & LOCATIONS

Some of our meetings will take place at Revelation Farm in Canton, Georgia, while others will take place via Microsoft Teams. Below is a list of the dates and locations.

WEEK 1

  • Introduction to Mental Skills (Chapters 1-2)

    Discussion Questions: What role does mindset play in riding? How do confidence and self-awareness impact performance?

  • Unmounted Exercise: Journaling exercise on current mental strengths and weaknesses.

  • Location: Revelation Farm, Canton, Ga.

  • Start Time: 6 p.m.

WEEK 1

  • Goal Setting & Motivation (Chapter 3)

  • Discussion Questions: What are SMART goals? How can motivation fluctuate, and how do we maintain it?

  • Unmounted Exercise: Write personal riding goals and break them into achievable steps.

  • Location: Microsoft Teams Online Meeting

  • Start Time: 8 p.m.

WEEK 3

  • Focus & Concentration (Chapter 4)

  • Discussion Questions:What distracts you the most when riding? How can you redirect your focus?

  • Unmounted Exercise:
    Mindfulness techniques—breathing exercises and visualization.

  • Location: Microsoft Teams Online Meeting

  • Start Time: 8 p.m.

WEEK 4

  • Confidence Building (Chapter 5)

  • Discussion Questions: What experiences have shaped your confidence in the saddle? How do you handle self-doubt?

  • Unmounted Exercise: Create a "confidence journal" with positive past experiences.

  • Location: Revelation Farm, Canton, Ga.

  • Start Time: 6 p.m.

WEEK 5

  • Managing Anxiety & Stress (Chapter 6)

  • Discussion Questions: How does stress manifest for you in riding? What coping strategies have worked?

  • Unmounted Exercise: Progressive muscle relaxation and breathing techniques.

  • Location: Microsoft Teams Online Meeting

  • Start Time: 8 p.m.

WEEK 6

  • Visualization & Mental Rehearsal (Chapter 7)

  • Discussion Questions: How can visualization improve riding performance? Have you used it before?

  • Unmounted Exercise: Guided visualization of a successful ride.

  • Location: Microsoft Teams Online Meeting

  • Start Time: 8 p.m.

WEEK 7

  • Handling Pressure & Competition Mindset (Chapter 8)

  • Discussion Questions: How do you react under pressure? What strategies help with performance anxiety?

  • Unmounted Exercise: Develop a personal performance routine.

  • Location: Microsoft Teams Online Meeting

  • Start Time: 8 p.m.

WEEK 8

  • Reflection & Next Steps (Review & Personal Plan)

  • Discussion Questions: What key takeaways have you learned? What will you continue to work on?

  • Unmounted Exercise: Create a personal mental skills plan moving forward.

  • Location: Revelation Farm, Canton, Ga.

  • Start Time: 6 p.m.

$79 per person for the 8-week series

For answers to our FAQs, please look below. If you still have questions after that, please email us at [email protected] or text Danielle at (404) 219-1266.

Greater Atlanta Equestrians Book Club FAQs

Do you have to be an experienced rider to participate in the book club?

No, you actually do not need to be an expert. Even if you are new to riding, the topics we cover will be applicable to your riding situation. Of course, intermediate and expert riders will also derive a great deal from the topics we cover. Plus, everyone can make new friends through the book club!

Will the book club take place indoors or outdoors?

Most of our club meetings will be held via the Microsoft Teams online meeting platform (this platform is very similar to Zoom, and we'll help you get set up if you aren't using it already). A few of the meetings, however, will take place at Revelation Farm in Canton, Georgia.

How long does each meeting last?

Each meeting runs for about one hour.

Will participants be provided with the book? Or do they need to obtain their own copy?

Each participant will need to either purchase a copy of the book or get it on loan from the library.

When meeting at Revelation Farm, will there be any food or snacks provided, or should club members bring their own?

Wine (ages 21+ only), charcuterie, and water will be provided.

When meeting at Revelation Farm, what happens in case of inclement weather? Is there a rain date or a cancellation policy?

In case of storms, please call 404-219-1266 to verify that event is still being held. Since we will be meeting in the climate-controlled lounge at the farm, we generally will not cancel. However, if the event is cancelled due to weather, it will most likely be held via the Microsoft Teams meeting. However, please call 404-219-1266 to verify this.

Is there parking available at the event location? Are there any transportation options for those who don't have their own means of getting there?

Yes, there is plenty of parking.

For those who need transportation, Uber is an excellent option.

Is there a contact person or email/phone number for inquiries or additional information?

Please call 404-219-1266 or email [email protected].

Who will be leading the group discussions?

The leader of the group discussions will be the owner of Revelation Farm, Danielle Perry. Danielle is a "R" USEF dressage judge, and also a director in the I.T. department at the German multinational technology conglomerate, Siemens AG. Danielle has decades of experience leading international business teams, as well as training and instructing riders up the Grand Prix level of dressage.