Tonya Johnston's Inside Your Ride with Ava Stearns by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services

About this episode

Tonya Johnston interviews equitation commentator Ava Stearns about her experiences and achievements in the equestrian world.

Send us Fan Mail Tonya Johnston, Mental Skills Coach speaks with equitation commentator Ava Stearns who herself was a past winner of the ASPCA Maclay National Championship, Grand Champion at Junior Hunter Finals and an All-American Athlete for Auburn University. Brought to you by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services. Host: Tonya Johnston, Visit her Website, Facebook and buy her book Inside Your Ride Guest: As a junior, Ava Stearns started out riding for her family's Pond View Farm on Martha...

People in this episode

Host: Tonya Johnston

Guest: Ava Stearns

Topics covered

• mental skills coaching
• equestrian sports
• competitive riding
• athlete development
• interview

Keywords

• Tonya Johnston
• Ava Stearns
• mental skills coach
• equestrian
• ASPCA Maclay
• Junior Hunter Finals
• Pond View Farm
• Taylor Harris Insurance

Sponsors

Taylor, Harris Insurance Services

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Auburn University

Places: Pond View Farm, Martha's Vineyard

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