In this video, as I coach the owner working with her own horse, we continue to talk about connection, personal space and boundaries; how to enforce the invisible boundaries without damaging the relationship with the horse; how to prevent bracing and tension with appropriate body language and different use of tools; and how to invite the horse to circle willingly and energetically, in balance and self-carriage.
"Because of the Horse..."
I am motivated every day to become my Best Self and develop my Presence to be the most effective advocate, coach and instructor that I can be.
Because of the horse, I discovered Hanna Somatics and I am having a positive impact on thousands of lives (equine, human, canine..).
Because of the horse I am changing the world!
My Passion and Mission is unleashing the potential of horses and humans to become happy, athletic, connected and free in their bodies, minds, and spirits. I do this by educating the public and global horse industry about...
Follow up with Tonka as he progresses, and learn how to use lateral work to develop better symmetry and straightness.
"Because of the Horse..."
I have embarked on a journey to self improvement, and have challenged myself to expand my comfort zone repeatedly.
I am an avid student of the horse and have spent my whole life looking for and developing quality horsemanship. I have been riding since I was 6 years old, taking lessons whenever and wherever I was able while I moved around with my military family. I have ridden with many incredible horsemen and women, but my biggest influencers have been Theresa Doherty, a student of Egon von Neindorff, and Brent Graef.
My training program works for all breeds and disciplines and focuses on promoting softness, balance, and relaxation. With classical dressage basics and an emphasis on lightness and relaxation, I believe that any horse can improve given enough time and understanding. Working with the horse’s mind...
A private lesson addressing the process of helping a reactive young horse learn the concepts of trust and response. Lots of valuable stuff addressed!
Ben grew up riding horses and working cattle on the Western Slope of Colorado. After finishing school, he spent much of his time doing day work for ranches & outfits in the area, learning from the skills and experience of the ranchers. He also spent a year working as assistant trainer at a Quarter Horse breeder in Colorado learning the basics of colt starting and authentic horsemanship.
Having spent much of the next six years in the colt starting & horse training business, his knowledge and experience continued to expand. During this time Ben worked on a 300,000 acre cattle & horse ranch in Wyoming, where he was also involved in conducting horsemanship clinics and demonstrations.
Ben has worked with some great horsemen in the West, adding to a lifetime of practical equine experience. He is influenced from the methods of...
Jillian Kreinbring shares how an early interest in horses led to her academic study of and a professional career in equine functional anatomy and posture. After giving a brief introduction to the skeletal anatomy of a horse's neck, Jillian will close with a few useful tips for educating a horse to the bridle
Because of the horse my learning journey will never end, I grow on a daily basis, I live my passion, and my heart is full.
Jillian has been working with horses her entire life. In her early years, she participated in horse competitions in the AQHA, APHA, and Open Stock Horse Association. Throughout these early years, she won numerous year-end, high-point awards and futurity classes.
After earning her undergraduate degree, Jillian accepted the head training position at Circle L Ranch in Germany. While abroad, she won three European National Halter Championships, the Circle L Western Pleasure Futurity, and High Point DQHA Horse of the Year, and trained AQHA World...
There are four specific areas I focus on when I am developing a deep connection with my horse, a connection that allows me to communicate with subtle aids and in the mind and heart connection.
Here are the four components needed to ride as one in mind, body and heart with your horse:
a. Relationship: developing the relationship is about developing two-way connection and conversation with your horse. You are always in relationship and in everything you do together.
b. Chakra Energy: working with energy, means to connect and communicate, and creates the deepest connection possible with your horse.
c. Understanding the language of Equus: this is about learning how horses interact, what motivates them and the depth of their emotions and feelings.
d. Brain games: this is where we strengthen the horse’s left brain, their thinking side. Through specific exercises the horse will naturally replace adrenaline with endorphin thus learn to respond vs react to stimuli and...
Learn the importance of achieving balance to maximum performance, minimize injury and increase longevity.
Because of the horse I see the world in pictures and they have taught me to utilize a Clear Mental Picture in everything I do, including communicating with them.
Dennis Cappel is an accomplished Trainer, Farrier, and Author with extensive experience in Extreme Mustang Makeovers. He was a 2017 EMM Top 10 Finisher in Fort Worth Texas, 2016 EMM Reserve Champion in Sedalia Missouri, and 2015 EMM Champion in St Louis. He also holds numerous titles in Colt Starting and Ranch Horse competition. Dennis' specialty is helping students to achieve their desired results by creating a pure connection between rider and horse through the use of a Clear Mental Picture. For more information, reach out to Dennis at denniscappel.com. He will be glad to hear from you.
A foal is a horse from the moment they are born. Develop respect and trust in them that will shape their behavior with you for their entire life.
Because of the horse I see the world in pictures and they have taught me to utilize a Clear Mental Picture in everything I do, including communicating with them.
Dennis Cappel is an accomplished Trainer, Farrier, and Author with extensive experience in Extreme Mustang Makeovers. He was a 2017 EMM Top 10 Finisher in Fort Worth Texas, 2016 EMM Reserve Champion in Sedalia Missouri, and 2015 EMM Champion in St Louis. He also holds numerous titles in Colt Starting and Ranch Horse competition. Dennis' specialty is helping students to achieve their desired results by creating a pure connection between rider and horse through the use of a Clear Mental Picture. For more information, reach out to Dennis at denniscappel.com. He will be glad to hear from you.
Learn about the power of observing and listening to our horses. Quite often as humans, we get caught up thinking about:
As people, it’s often easy to turn our focus more towards what we are doing, and miss turning our focus around to observing and listening. Therefore, it’s important that we learn how to do both - how to delicately talk and listen at the same time. This will help us best adapt our communication to exactly what our horse needs in each moment.
Because of the Horse I have learned how to speak and connect to people’s hearts, instead of just their minds. I have learned how to see people for who they are at their core, not what they look like on the outside, with the clothes they wear or the way their body looks. I’ve learned how to look behind the curtain and see each...
Are you good in your mind?
Are you good in your body?
Yes? Great. Let’s find out how your horse is going.
No? Let’s find out how we can get you there ‚to be good‘, so that you can offer your horse the quality time you would like to have with it.In this Video follow Lena along her path to a good canter transition. See how improving her mindset and body awareness give her the ability to be in the here and now, and is thus able to achieve smooth canter transitions
Because of the horse I get up every morning before the alarm goes off and go to bed at night excited about what the new day will bring.
In 16 minutes this video will show you that in order to feel confident with unbreakable trust in your horse & yourself, you first have to teach your horse to go slow & to wait on you. This quick video is packed with practical tips to help you do just that without fear or frustration that teaches your horse to trust you & creates an extraordinary partnership.
Because of the horse I strive to be the best person I can be.
Jen Rohlen: Mama, BFF, Horse Trainer, dreamer of big dreams, creator of HorseGirl.me & the Equestrian Planner as well as of the co-creator of the Horse Training Channel. Video producer for popular trainers Charlotte Cannon and Lindsey Partridge. Has been involved in equestrian education since the prehistoric VHS days & has helped horse people all over the world to have better success with their horses.
Starbucks lover. Horse mom to Hippo, Raven, Charlie, Gracie & Ryan. Dog mom to sweet Bella. Her mission is to change...
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