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Eileen Keipper, M.A., M.S., is a clinical psychologist who specializes in sports psychology. She is an accomplished athlete and an active dressage rider and competitor. She operates Mental Edge Consulting and can be contacted via her website. After practicing clinical psychology for thirty years Eileen decided to re-specialize in sport psychology. She completed an M.S. in Sports Psychology at The University of North Carolina at Greensboro and is completing requirements toward becoming a certified consultant with the Association for Applied Sport Psychology (AASP) the largest and best known of the sport psychology organizations. Eileen has worked with exercisers and athletes from a number of sports. This included athletes with a wide range of ages, talents, competition level and commitment. An avid hiker, she and her family have climbed seven of the highest mountains in the contiguous United States, including Mt. Whitney (#1), Mt. Elpert (#2), and Mt. Massive (#3). Eileen helped her husband condition and prepare for his successful climb of Mt. Kilamanjaro. She herself has competed recreationally in racquetball, tennis, running, golf and most extensively in equestrian events. She has 30+ years in the horse world, riding in hunter/jumpers, eventing and dressage. She also trail rides and has experience with Natural Horsemanship. Owning four horses and running the horse farm gives her additional experience in horse management. She has audited the dressage judges “L” program. Having volunteered numerous times at almost every position available has given her an in-depth understanding of competition from views other than the rider. Eileen has developed the following video lessons for AmateurDressage.com:
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