The goals are different for every client. The successes are universal.

Working with Darby has helped me create a healthier balance between growing my business, supporting my clients, and continuing to pursue my own goals. Her guidance has given me the tools to thoughtfully restructure my business in a way that allows everything to coexist without feeling like I'm constantly sacrificing one for the other. The result has been greater clarity, focus, and purpose, both professionally and personally. I'm incredibly grateful for her insight and would highly recommend her to anyone looking to create lasting success both in and out of the saddle.

Darby was instrumental in helping me with my mental preparation for riding in my first games for my country. Dressage is not only a physical sport but very mental and having a sports psychologist to help gives riders at all levels an extra in my opinion.

Darby is such a pleasure to work with. She listens carefully and offers thoughtful, productive, well-formed ideas and suggestions. She does not get swayed by outside influences. She considers all input equally and gives unique insight toward solving problems. Darby is my go-to when I need advice.

Darby has changed the game for me, both personally and professionally. Through my work with Darby, I have learned to not shy away from, but rather fully lean into, my identities—a mature and capable professional in my career and competitor in my athletic endeavors. By owning who I am (the shiny parts, messy parts, all of it), I’ve found community and have been able to support and care for the people in my life in a more meaningful way. I’ve started to show up for myself and others with curiosity, openness, lightness and even confidence! Darby has helped me unlock a life filled with more richness, presence and joy, and I’m deeply grateful.

I came to Darby thinking I needed help navigating a new challenge. What I found was someone who helped me navigate myself. She has an extraordinary gift for naming the stories we tell ourselves without even realizing it—and then helping us make those stories work for us, instead of against us. Working with her has helped me understand the roles I play, recognize the beliefs I hold, and do better by the people around me. Most importantly, Darby has helped me channel hard-won courage into something bigger: the ability to trust myself, and help others do the same. I know myself better because of Darby, and for that, I’m immensely grateful.

My work with Darby has transformed my life both professionally and personally. She has helped me gain the courage to show up as myself, unapologetically, and run my business with clarity and confidence. I now can work through moments of self doubt and uncertainty with less self criticism, and I have become a more effective leader with staff and clients. Maybe best of all, I enjoy my work more than ever before. I am beyond grateful.

I am loving the direction of my business; I am really seeing the fruits of all the work. You’ve helped me so much, and in particular you’ve taught me to trust myself. It’s so gratifying to have other professionals, people I respect, also acknowledge what I am doing. Thank you so much! I am so grateful for our work together.

I’m so grateful for our sessions, and for our nearly year of working together! It is not an understatement to say that you have transformed my view of myself, my life and my capabilities.

I’d highly recommend Darby Bonomi. She’s phenomenal. Thoughtful in her approach, incredibly kind, and always willing to work hard. She’s also a horse person and knows the industry very well. I’ve had great success with her.

Working with Darby has been key to my success. She has helped me develop a stronger mindset for tackling challenges both in and out of the horse world. Through our work together, I feel more confident and effective in advocating for myself and my business. I am very grateful for everything she has helped me achieve.

Working with Darby has been such a gift. She has helped me transform not only how I prepare for competitions, but also how I approach riding as a whole. She’s helping me to let go of being so hard on myself and embrace the journey instead of focusing only on the results. Darby has reminded me that riding horses should bring joy as well as a challenge. Because of her guidance, I feel more confident, more present, and I’ve rediscovered how much I truly love this sport. I’m so grateful for her support and would recommend her to any rider looking to strengthen both their mindset and their partnership with their horse.

Darby is an incredible performance coach: smart, positive, encouraging, intuitive, understanding, empowering and professional. My teen daughter would not be thriving like she is without the guidance of Darby. It was very easy for my daughter to connect with Darby and trust her which made learning fast, fun and something she looked forward to each week. Darby helped her rethink things, come up with positive solutions, stay on track, act and move forward. Darby also provided me, as a parent, education, insights on what was happening with my daughter and positive strategies to help our whole family. These sessions are a great investment—skills and tools my daughter has that she can take with her throughout her whole life. It really does work when you work with Darby.

Thank you to Dr. Bonomi for all of your help this entire season!! Your approach and game day techniques have been a game changer!

I couldn’t have done it without you. Seeing my mental preparation in relation to my peers, there was just no comparison. You have made a hugely positive impact on my career.

Thank you for working with my clients. I’ve seen a huge positive change in their performance and their outlook. They have stepped up their game and brought new positive energy to their training. I’m very appreciative that you’re on our team.

It has been an amazing year, and you’ve been a huge part of our village! I can’t thank you enough for the role you’ve played in our daughter’s success. We’re excited for the future!

I highly recommend Darby Bonomi PhD, Sport and Performance Psychologist! She is amazing and has made a huge difference for myself, a young professional, and for many juniors and amateurs and other professionals I know!

We brought Darby on board when our teenage daughter was starting in higher division and putting a lot of pressure on herself. Darby is such a great part of her team. She has really helped strengthen our daughter’s preparedness and mental game before and during competitions as well as helping develop her partnership with her horses. We are extremely grateful for the work Darby does!

Dr. Darby Bonomi is the best. She has changed my life from the inside out. I can’t recommend her enough.

I just wanted to let you know our week at the 1.20m couldn’t have gone any better! I felt so confident and was more so with each round! I can’t thank you enough for all of your help in working with me to help me get back here. I hear you in my head whenever I start to get nervous telling me to take a breath and refocus on my ride!

Before working with Darby, we knew that our daughter had the ability to be a strong rider but were unsure how best to navigate the different phases of this sport. Darby has first-hand knowledge of equestrian training, competition and horse lease/owning process. She provides us with frameworks filled with positive perspectives that make us think differently about our training and competitions. Her approach has helped us internalize the true joys of riding while achieving our riding goals. We are grateful for the unique and compassionate coaching partnership that we have with Darby.

Darby has been a part of the equestrian world for much of her life. As such, the depth and breadth of her knowledge about horses, riders, barns, trainers, etc., help families make informed decisions about every aspect of their own equestrian life. It is not only Darby’s experience, passion for the sport, and keen eye, which served to make her invaluable to our family, but her sincere love and understanding of our young rider, and above all, her integrity. In short, we cannot imagine making any major decision about our family’s passion for horses and riding without consulting Darby.

My daughter has been working with Darby for 6 months. In that time it has been amazing to watch her become more confident and transform her competitive mental game. After returning to competition after a year off from injury she was champion for the first time. Her trainer reflected, ‘She was able to access the last 3 years of training and put it into action.’ As a mother I’ve witnessed a young woman come into her own power. I’m grateful for Darby being in our lives at this critical time.

Darby has become the ultimate game-changer for my riding. After retiring from practicing law to become a full-time equestrian, I struggled with overthinking and anxiety after a few bad falls. Darby completely transformed my mental game. She taught me to focus on 'just one thing,' helped me redirect my self-talk into something positive, and keeps me anchored to my ultimate goal. Because of her, I’m navigating my feelings with total clarity, managing my trainers with confidence, and Playing Big. Now, every time I put on my red lipstick and enter the ring, I know I’m ready to own it.

Thank you for everything. You have changed my perspective and my life. I can’t tell you how grateful I am to you.

Darby is 5 star. Period.

Darby is a miracle worker with riders and confidence. I enjoy working with her immensely.

Darby Bonomi is fantastic!