PUTTING AND PONIES

We are delighted to introduce our Putting and Ponies programme to the heart of Scotland’s Golf Coast...a unique golf psychology & equine therapy experience in Scotland.

If you struggle with your putting, feel you can perform better on the course and need a fresh approach, then this is for you!

Just in case you are wondering, no horse experience is necessary and you will not be asked to ride a horse to benefit from this unique experience. Cowboy boots are optional 🙂

 

Meet valerie and morven: An Innovative Collaboration

Putting & Ponies is an exciting collaboration between two highly skilled professionals from different fields—Valerie Thomas and Morven McLelland—combining their expertise in golf, psychology, occupational therapy, and equine-assisted therapy to help golfers unlock their full potential.

• Valerie Thomas (Frankly Golf™ co-founder)
  • Expertise in golf training, psychology, and putting
  • Holds a Master’s in Sport and Exercise Science and BSc (Hons) Psychology
  • Former international golfer for Scotland and Florida
  • Focuses on brain activity during putting to develop mental strategies
• Morven McLelland (Founder of Morven McLelland Therapies)
  • Qualified Occupational Therapist
  • Holds a Master’s-level PG Certificate in Equine Facilitated Occupational Therapy
  • Experience in teaching hospitals across London
  • Uses equine-assisted therapy to help individuals overcome challenges
  • Volunteer at Muirfield Riding Therapy

your Session

Putting & Ponies offers a unique, holistic approach to improving your golf game. The session begins with a brief putting assessment, followed by a questionnaire to identify key areas of focus. Then, you’ll engage in a one-of-a-kind experience working with a horse to enhance your focus, attention, and mental clarity. The horse, as a sentient being, is exceptionally attuned to human body language and emotional cues, making it a powerful tool in helping you become more aware of your thoughts and behaviours.

Morven will guide you through a series of exercises with the equine, helping you explore how to improve your concentration and emotional regulation, key elements of any golfer’s success. The session concludes with Valerie’s post-putting check, where she will assess your progress using neurofeedback to track improvements in your mental game.

Benefits Beyond Golf

• Improves mental focus and stress management
• Helps overcome mental blocks in golf and other areas of life
• A transformative and rewarding experience