PUTTING AND PONIES

Horses, riders, and scenic views.
Putting and Ponies
Two women and a white horse in an arena.
Dark horse walks in grassy field.

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, psychology and putting
    • Holds a Master’s in Sport and Exercise Science and BSc (Hons) Psychology
    • International golfer for Scotland and Florida
    • Focuses on brain activity during putting and golf 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

We have various available dates throughout the year starting in early March. Our first classes are for groups of 2 people and last 2 hours. These are bookable on the calendar below with our Special Introductory Pricing for a group of 2 people.

We can also create custom sessions for individuals or groups so please email us at hello@franklygolf.com if you need more information and we will be back in touch!