RIDER
TRAINING ~ HORSEMANSHIP
ALL COURSES

CONNECTED MIND COACHING PROGRAM

INSTRUCTORS JACK AND PAULA CURTIS

This course is designed to give you a solid foundation of both skill and knowledge in horse behavior, training theory, and effective riding.

Create a stronger bond with your horse, and feel comfortable and confident when you ride.

STRETCH AND RIDE SYSTEM

INSTRUCTED BY PAULA CURTIS

The Calm & Confident Rider Program is for every rider who has ever experienced fear in their riding lives – whether from an accident, a bad experience, or just the question of “what if?”.

​In this 28 day program you will complete short daily lessons to manage your emotions and get back in the saddle with confidence.

Smart Riders Success Blueprint

 
INSTRUCTED BY PAULA CURTIS

In this 5-week course you will be guided to get clear on your goals, break them down into manageable pieces, so you not only set, but you reach your goals AND LOVE getting there!

BALANCED RIDING COURSE

INSTRUCTED BY CALLIE KING

This course is designed to give you a solid foundation of both skill and knowledge in horse behavior, training theory, and effective riding.

Create a stronger bond with your horse, and feel comfortable and confident when you ride.

CALM & CONFIDENT RIDER

INSTRUCTED BY CALLIE KING

The Calm & Confident Rider Program is for every rider who has ever experienced fear in their riding lives – whether from an accident, a bad experience, or just the question of “what if?”.

​In this 28 day program you will complete short daily lessons to manage your emotions and get back in the saddle with confidence.

STAY IN THE SADDLE: 67 EXERCISES FOR HORSE AND RIDER

INSTRUCTED BY CALLIE KING

If you want to be a balanced, confident rider, but don’t know what to practice and are tired of making aimless circles around the arena, then use this playbook and accompanying videos to create an effective training plan for you and your horse because every ride counts.

ABCS TO ON THE AIDS

INSTRUCTED BY WENDY MURDOCH

Do you have trouble recognizing good movement? Or being able to see if a rider has good posture and alignment? Or finding that elusive “feel” that is so essential for good riding and horsemanship?

This course will demystify these and many other challenges that riders so often face. You will learn to distinguish good movement from poor, and develop a clear understanding of riding terms such as on the aids, collection, throughness, tracking, impulsion and more.

EFFORTLESS RIDIER®️ COURSE

WITH WENDY MURDOCH

In the Effortless Rider®️ Course, find solutions to your riding challenges and bring ease to your riding through understanding the mechanics of movement.

This course is taught by international clinician and instructor Wendy Murdoch. Wendy combines 30 years of teaching riding with her expertise in anatomy and movement as a Feldenkrais practitioner.

In this Course, she teaches unique mounted and unmounted exercises using skeletons of both horse and rider (as well as real riders!) to give detailed instruction on the biomechanics of riding.

EFFORTLESS RIDER JUMPING COURSE

WITH WENDY MURDOCH

In this Course, Wendy breaks down the process of learning jumping, beginning on the ground and progressing to specific exercises riding on the flat, over poles, grids, and carefully designed courses to build each movement, skill, and feeling that you need to jump effectively and safely.

You will get specific exercises for learning and feeling the position, movement, and habits required for each phase of the jump that will make you a safe and effective jump rider!

DEVELOPING BALANCE IN HAND

INSTRUCTED BY PATRICK KING

Unlock your horse’s athletic potential with classical in hand work.

​In this program, Patrick will take you through a series of exercises that will help your horse to release tensions and find relaxation, so that they not only move better, and in better balance, but will also feel better.

BUILDING THE SHOWJUMPER

INSTRUCTED BY DR. ANGELO TELATIN

Science and learning psychology meet classic jump training in this course with Equine Behavior PHD Angelo Telatin.

In this course you will learn the psychology of training – and the specific sequence of exercises for building – a showjumper. Practice groundwork preparation all the way through building and riding courses, creating confidence, correcting problems or preventing future problems from ever developing!

PURE LIBERTY

INSTRUCTED BY ANDREA WADY

Discover what is possible when you find friendship with your horse.

Explore the essence of horse and human connection and create a wonderful relationship with your horse.

Experience the joy when they come to meet you at the gate, when you find how to move together in harmony, and when you just share those quiet, still moments together.

PURE CONNECTION FOR KIDS

INSTRUCTED BY ANDREA WADY

This is a brand new program with Andrea Wady, trainer, instructor, and behavior expert with a passion for helping the next generations of equestrians find friendship, connection, and heart – through learning to consider what their horse or pony enjoys!

YOGA FOR RIDERS

WITH HEIDI BLACKMAN

Riding requires balance, coordination, mobility, and the ability to give small, subtle cues to our horse. Not to mention calmness, focus, and an awareness of our horse, us and environment!

​Find more ease and flexibility in your movement both in and out of the saddle and discover your optimal riding position with Yoga for Riders!

LEG UP COACHING

WITH JENNA KNUDSEN

The Coaching Club designed to get you to your riding goals, with focused monthly exercises, real life training examples, and an incredible community of like-minded horse people.