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Lifetime Access gives you space to learn your way

This option is for those who don’t want to rush, cram, or feel behind while learning with their horse.

Instead of trying to fit everything into a single weekend, Lifetime Access lets you move at a pace that supports understanding, confidence, and integration.

☆ Return to the sessions that matter most, without rushing

☆ Learn at your own pace, without pressure to keep up or take notes on everything

☆ Follow what resonates for you and your horse, across training, riding, mindset, and care

☆ Take time to try one idea, then come back when you’re ready for the next step

☆ Early Bird 50% OFF Lifetime Access ☆

⬇︎  Available only until the Fair officially opens! ⬇︎

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Here’s what awaits you...

Thoughtful education to support you and your horse


Explore sessions across every aspect of horsemanship:

☆   Horsemanship + Connection  ☆   Mindset + Confidence   ☆   Training + Positive Reinforcement   ☆   Groundwork + Liberty  ☆  Riding + Position  ☆  Saddle Fit + Body Work  ☆   Vet + Farrier Care   ☆   Horsekeeping    ☆   Science + Theory

Let go of pressure. Build Partnership. Tools for softness, clarity, and trust, on the ground and in the saddle.

Here's just some of what you'll discover...

☆   Struggling to find calm and clarity when emotions run high? Andrew McLean shares science-backed insights that help you understand how horses experience pressure, learning, and emotion, so you can train with fairness, timing, and confidence.

☆   Want a more confident, responsive horse without force? Don Jessop shows how simple teamwork on the ground builds trust, focus, and bravery in everyday situations.

☆   Looking to carry confidence seamlessly from groundwork into riding? Learn how consistency between ground and saddle creates a partnership that feels steady, connected, and reliable.

☆   Want calmer, more cooperative handling moments? Robyn Hood demonstrates how relationship-first approaches build safety, trust, and willingness from the very beginning.

☆   Longing for that “magical feel” everyone talks about? Rachel Jessop breaks down how communication and timing create connection that becomes clear, intentional, and repeatable.

Feel Good, Ride Better. Discover how mindset, breath, and body awareness change everything. Practical tools to grow your confidence, balance, and connection.

Here’s just some of what you’ll discover...

☆   Feeling tense, anxious, or disconnected in the saddle? Darci Ecker-Popiel helps riders understand their nervous system so confidence, calm, and clarity can return naturally.

☆   Wondering whether tension is emotional, physical, or both? Linda Tellington-Jones shares body-based approaches that support regulation, trust, and ease for both horse and human.

☆   Want more balance, comfort, and body awareness while riding? Cathy Woods guides riders through simple, accessible practices that support strength, flexibility, and alignment.

☆   Unsure what your horse’s posture or movement is trying to tell you? Dr. Barbara Parks helps demystify posture, gait, and movement so you can make informed, compassionate choices.

 Know Your Horse, Help Your Horse. Support their body, mind, and spirit. Become an educated advocate and a better trainer. Your horse will thank you!

Here’s just some of what you’ll discover...

☆   Want to truly understand how your horse’s brain shapes behavior, learning, and welfare? Dr. Stephen Peters brings equine neuroscience to life, helping you see how the horse’s nervous system drives stress, regulation, and responsiveness so your choices support calm, clarity, and ethical partnership.

☆   Wondering what your horse’s posture, movement, or tension is really telling you? Dr. Barbara Parks helps demystify posture, gait, and lameness so you can make informed, compassionate decisions that support comfort, soundness, and long-term wellbeing.

☆   Looking for calmer, more cooperative hoof care and body handling? Dr. Raquel Butler shares practical, horse-centered insights that respect physical comfort and nervous system thresholds, helping everyday care feel safer and more humane.

☆   Want to support your horse’s body, emotions, and overall resilience? Linda Tellington-Jones shares TTouch®-based approaches that help reduce stress, improve movement, and support balance and wellbeing so your horse can move through life with greater ease, confidence, and trust.

☆   Confused by conflicting advice about pressure, learning, and emotions? Dr. Andrew McLean draws from Principles of Training and How Horses Feel to clarify how horses learn and experience their world, giving you a science-based framework for fair, effective, and welfare-centered horsemanship.

 
This Fair is designed to give you understanding and options
so you can make thoughtful choices that truly support your horse

Let go of pressure. Build Partnership. Tools for softness, clarity, and trust, on the ground and in the saddle.

Here's just some of what you'll discover...

☆   Struggling to find calm and clarity when emotions run high? Andrew McLean shares science-backed insights that help you understand how horses experience pressure, learning, and emotion, so you can train with fairness, timing, and confidence.

☆   Want a more confident, responsive horse without force? Don Jessop shows how simple teamwork on the ground builds trust, focus, and bravery in everyday situations.

☆   Looking to carry confidence seamlessly from groundwork into riding? Learn how consistency between ground and saddle creates a partnership that feels steady, connected, and reliable.

☆   Longing for that “magical feel” everyone talks about? Rachel Jessop breaks down how communication and timing create connection that becomes clear, intentional, and repeatable.

Feel Good, Ride Better. Discover how mindset, breath, and body awareness change everything. Practical tools to grow your confidence, balance, and connection.

Here’s just some of what you’ll discover...

☆   Feeling tense, anxious, or disconnected in the saddle? Darci Ecker-Popiel helps riders understand their nervous system so confidence, calm, and clarity can return naturally.

☆   Wondering whether tension is emotional, physical, or both? Linda Tellington-Jones shares body-based approaches that support regulation, trust, and ease for both horse and human.

☆   Want more balance, comfort, and body awareness while riding? Cathy Woods guides riders through simple, accessible practices that support strength, flexibility, and alignment.

☆   Unsure what your horse’s posture or movement is trying to tell you? Dr. Barbara Parks helps demystify posture, gait, and movement so you can make informed, compassionate choices.

 Know Your Horse, Help Your Horse. Support their body, mind, and spirit. Become an educated advocate and a better trainer. Your horse will thank you!

Here’s just some of what you’ll discover...

☆   Want to truly understand how your horse’s brain shapes behavior, learning, and welfare? Dr. Stephen Peters brings equine neuroscience to life, helping you see how the horse’s nervous system drives stress, regulation, and responsiveness so your choices support calm, clarity, and ethical partnership.

☆   Wondering what your horse’s posture, movement, or tension is really telling you? Dr. Barbara Parks helps demystify posture, gait, and lameness so you can make informed, compassionate decisions

☆   Want to support your horse’s body, emotions, and overall resilience? Linda Tellington-Jones shares TTouch®-based approaches that help reduce stress, improve movement, and support balance and wellbeing so your horse can move through life with greater ease, confidence, and trust.

☆   Confused by conflicting advice about pressure, learning, and emotions? Dr. Andrew McLean draws from Principles of Training and How Horses Feel to clarify how horses learn and experience their world, giving you a science-based framework for fair, effective, and welfare-centered horsemanship.

 
This Fair is designed to give you understanding and options
so you can make thoughtful choices that truly support your horse

Here’s what your Free Ticket includes…

With your Free Ticket, you can join us live for two full days of the Online Horse Fair
February 21 and 22, 2026

You’ll be able to watch, explore, and learn from a wide range of voices and approaches, all designed to support you and your horse.

And here’s the reality of live events…

Two days can go by quickly. Trying to take in everything can feel like walking into a library full of wonderful books and not having enough time to read the ones that matter most.

So we created a Fair Special for those who want more time and space.

☆ Return to the sessions that matter most, without rushing

☆ Learn at your own pace, without pressure to keep up

☆ Follow what resonates for you and your horse

☆ Take time to try one idea, then come back for the next right step

This option is available right here, before the Fair begins.

If having more time, more space, and continued access beyond the live Fair days feels supportive, keep reading.

Here’s what your Free Ticket includes…

With your Free Ticket, you can join us live for two full days of the Online Horse Fair
February 21 and 22, 2026

You’ll be able to watch, explore, and learn from a wide range of voices and approaches, all designed to support you and your horse.

And here’s the reality of live events…

Two days can go by quickly. Trying to take in everything can feel like walking into a library full of wonderful books and not having enough time to read the ones that matter most.

So we created a Lifetime Access Fair Special for those who want more time and space.

☆ Return to the sessions that matter most, without rushing

☆ Learn at your own pace, without pressure to keep up

☆ Follow what resonates for you and your horse

☆ Take time to try one idea, then come back for the next right step

This option is available right here, before the Fair begins.

If having more time, more space, and continued access beyond the live Fair days feels supportive, keep reading.

PLUS, when you choose Lifetime Access, you’ll also receive:

Support to help you start learning right away, while the 2026 Fair continues to unfolds

Bonus 1: Groundwork Learning Track

A thoughtfully curated collection to help you build a stronger foundation and support your horse with clarity, confidence, and connection

☆   Learn alongside 34 trusted instructors through 92 step-by-step lessons that help you understand and support your horse on the ground

☆   Discover what shapes your horse’s responses, from mindset to environment, so both of you can flourish in partnership

☆   Build a solid foundation through practical, inspiring exercises that make groundwork feel engaging, meaningful, and doable

BONUS 2: Stretch & Ride System

Develop ease, balance, and flow in the saddle as you build new habits that support you and your horse

☆   Break out of sticky patterns with 3 simple tools that create noticeable shifts

☆   Refine your aids and position with 9 practical exercises, letting your horse help guide your feel and timing

☆   Stay supported with 12 “coach-on-your-shoulder” audio lessons, so you can practice with clarity right when you need it

☆   Use suppling and relaxation to find your best position, so riding feels lighter softer and more connected

BONUS 3: The Canter Course

Unlock the secrets to a balanced, rhythmic, and effortless canter as you refine your aids,
build confidence, and create harmony with your horse.

☆   Build a strong foundation for canter success with a clear, supportive Canter Success Manual

☆   Explore how your seat moves through all three gaits and refine your feel for the canter through thoughtful, targeted exercises

☆   Develop essential skills with creative exercises like Canter Basketball, Rollbacks, and Leg Yield into Canter

☆   Learn without pressure through guided audio sessions, so your canter can feel smoother, lighter, and more joyful

BONUS 4: Mindset Learning Track

Break through inner barricades and lead with calm, empowered focus. 

☆   Learn a simple framework that helps each session with your horse feel clear connected and successful

☆   Explore practical tools, from meditation to confidence building, that support your horse life and everyday focus and decision-making

☆   Discover how your horse reflects your own growth, offering honest meaningful feedback you can learn from

☆   Learn how leading with compassion and clarity creates breakthroughs that once felt out of reach

BONUS 5: Live Group Coaching

When progress stalls or things feel messy, you don’t have to figure it out alone.

Join monthly group coaching with Paula Curtis and guest presenters from the Online Horse Fair, so you can receive real support, real answers, and keep moving forward with confidence.

☆   Get specific tools, perspectives, and guidance so you can step into your next session knowing what to focus on next

☆   When horsemanship feels messy or unclear, receive support from experienced horsemen and educators who understand the process

☆   Bring your questions, and even video, to live Zoom calls, or submit them ahead of time and watch the replay if you can’t attend live

☆   Feel supported when things don’t go as planned, knowing you have a thoughtful, skilled community in your corner

☆   Build confidence and momentum by learning alongside others who care deeply about their horses and are committed to doing it well

BONUS 6: Private Online Community

Find your herd — a safe, supportive space where horse lovers grow together.

☆   Find your herd in a private, off-social space where you can explore ideas, ask questions, and grow without the noise or negativity of mainstream platforms

☆   Engage with a thoughtful, supportive community that encourages discussion, reflection, and growth around the finer points of horsemanship

☆   Share your story, your horse, your goals, your challenges, and your wins, and be seen, supported, and celebrated

BONUS 7: The Fair Workbook

A thoughtfully designed companion to help you deepen your learning, reflect on what matters most, and turn insight into action.

☆   Capture your biggest takeaways in one clear, easy-to-reference place

☆   Filled with handy checklists, lesson planners, and goal-setting worksheets, plus space to take notes and track your progress

☆   Bring it to the arena as a gentle guide for what to focus on, so you can stay present and make meaningful progress in each session

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Bring more FLOW, JOY, and PROGRESS into every ride

No matter what discipline you ride, or what level you’re at,

Get ☆ ongoing access ☆ to every lesson, learn at your own pace, and return anytime you want more clarity.
PLUS the Special Bonus Bundle designed to help you integrate what truly matters.

Here Is Exactly What You Get

✓ ☆ Unlimited Lifetime Access ☆ to all 2026 Online Horse Fair sessions

✓ BONUS 1: Groundwork Learning Track

✓ BONUS 2: Stretch & Ride System

✓ BONUS 3: Canter Course

✓ BONUS 4: Mindset Learning Track

✓ BONUS 5: Live Group Coaching with Paula and guest presenters

✓ BONUS 6: Private Online Community

✓ BONUS 7: 100+ Page Fair Workbook

✓ App for easy access on any device, anywhere

✓ Risk-Free 7 Day Full Money Back Guarantee

 

Normal Price $297

Special Price Only $149

OR get started today for just $74

(That’s often less than the cost of a single riding lesson )

1 Payment of 

$297  $149

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We want this decision to feel supportive and grounded, not rushed. If there’s even a small sense this could help you and your horse move forward together, you’re welcome to step inside and explore.

You’ll have 7 full days to look around, watch sessions, and experience everything included in the All-Access Pass before deciding if it’s the right fit for you.

If it feels supportive and aligned, wonderful. Many people find they gain more clarity, confidence, and ease in their sessions, along with a deeper sense of partnership with their horse.

If it doesn’t feel right for you, that’s okay too. Just email me at [email protected] within 7 days, and I’ll refund your purchase. No questions asked.

There’s truly nothing to lose here, and the possibility of meaningful progress to gain. We hope this support helps you move forward with confidence, curiosity, and a stronger connection with your horse.

My passion has always been to cultivate meaningful connections between horses and their people. Connections that transform not only the partnership, but the person.

Through quality horsemanship, I strive to create experiences that are inspiring, joyful, and deeply fulfilling, no matter the discipline or the type of horse.

Since 1994, I have been dedicated to teaching and training, guided by the wisdom of extraordinary horses and horsemen, and by the profound lessons horses teach us every day.

I believe true horsemanship begins within. When we change our mindset, regulate our emotions, and focus our intentions, we unlock new possibilities for growth, both for ourselves and our horses.

Riding is not just about mastering techniques. It is a journey of self discovery, presence, and connection. Horses invite us to slow down, to listen, and to see the world through their perspective. Riding becomes less about control, and more about feel, communication, and trust.

For me, horses are mirrors for personal growth. They respond to what is happening inside us. Our thoughts, emotions, and intentions. When we learn to align our inner state with our goals, we discover not only a deeper connection with our horses, but with ourselves.

Lessons on life, brought to you by the horse.

My hope is that this Fair supports you in creating a partnership built on understanding, curiosity, and trust. One that carries beyond the arena and into your life.

Better People. Better Horses. Better World.

I truly appreciate you being here.

Founder, Because of the Horse
[email protected]

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We Have Answers!

If we haven't covered your question, please email me at [email protected]

A final thought...

Over the years, I’ve been continually amazed by how much progress is possible when we learn from thoughtful, experienced voices across many disciplines of horsemanship.

Bringing different perspectives together has deepened my understanding, strengthened my partnerships with my horses, and brought more ease and joy into the process.

It’s truly transformative.

And it’s available to you too.

The principles shared here apply to all horses, all disciplines, and riders at every stage of their journey.

Watch. Explore. Apply. Then come back and revisit what resonates.

When you apply what you learn and return with fresh awareness, you begin to fine-tune and finesse your horsemanship in ways that feel natural and sustainable.

Often, it’s one small shift. One clearer feel. One new understanding.

And that single adjustment can completely change the outcome.

Learning from the right people matters. Not just for progress, but for the well-being of both you and your horse.

This Fair exists for that reason. To offer thoughtful guidance, diverse perspectives, and a space where the horse is always at the center.

When we put the horse first, we learn not only how to ride and train more effectively, but how to grow alongside them.

Creating a better future for both horses and humans.

You’re already on your way. Toward greater clarity. Deeper partnership. And a more connected path forward with your horse.

If you’d like to continue that journey, you’re warmly invited to keep your momentum going with the ☆ All Access Pass ☆.

Secure ☆ Lifetime Access ☆ Now

and Get $150 OFF PLUS the Fair Bonus Bundle for Free!

*Only available while you are here on this page*

Secure ☆ Lifetime Access ☆ Now

and Get $150 OFF PLUS the Fair Bonus Bundle for Free!

*Only available while you are here on this page*