Darby Bonomi, Ph.D. is a Sport & Performance Psychologist with a unique expertise in equestrian sport. As a competitor herself and mother of two riders, she has a broad perspective and understanding of the equestrian athletic experience.
Dr. Bonomi’s mission is to help equestrian athletes and other high performance individuals conquer the challenges that interfere with bringing their best to every moment—in and out of competition. With decades of professional experience, Dr. Bonomi knows what it takes to get to the top and enjoy it too.
Dr. Bonomi has worked with equestrian athletes at the highest levels of the sport, professionals with demanding businesses, competitive junior riders and their families, equestrian industry leaders, and other high performing individuals in athletics and business.
Her clients in all disciplines have all achieved better performance, greater success and renewed love of riding, horses, and the equestrian lifestyle.
"In our current fast paced and competitive world, it's easy to lose touch with what we love about our sport. The big picture can get lost in a world where blue ribbons and championships are revered and smaller moments of triumph go unnoticed.
I provide athletes and their families with the tools, strategies, and perspective to not just succeed, but thrive.”
Dr. Darby Bonomi
Sport & Performance Psychologist
SHOW UP FULLY.
EVERY DAY.
EVERY RIDE.
Dr. Bonomi’s many years of experience as a psychologist, consultant, and equestrian allow her to offer tools, strategies, and perspective to help clients reach beyond their goals and return to enjoying their sport.
Riders of all levels overcome the root causes of nerves and address issues that negatively impact their performance. Athletes learn how to effectively navigate relationships with clients, trainers, and family members.
Current clients include world class professional competitors, adult amateurs athletes, and juniors. Dr. Bonomi also works with non-equestrian athletes, parents wanting to best support their child athletes and other high performance individuals seeking to bring their best to every moment of their professional or personal lives.
A prolific writer, dynamic speaker and change maker, clients seek out Darby to help improve their lives, both in and out of the saddle. She is devoted to making the equestrian world—and the world at large—a kinder, gentler and more respectful place.
