Have you ever wondered why very few instructors teach feel?

In our recent 3 day workshop, Katie shared the secrets behind one of the least taught, yet most important piece of the riding puzzle that not only steps you away from "force" and power over model of training, which doesn't encourage you or your horse to learn, but instead to focus on what is actually happening inside a partnership of truly connected riding.

Regardless of whether you are riding competitively or just wanting to enjoy your time together, DEVELOPING FEEL is an important big step towards your goal.

It helps you put your training into practice with minimal effort. Every. Single. Ride.

But FEEL is only one part of the puzzle. There are 5 other pillars you need as a rider so you can truly lead the partnership and become that Powerfully Connected Equestrian we dream of being.

1. FEEL will let you know when your horse is not coping emotionally, but you need to know what to do to help them through the moment, build emotional resilience (and desire to look after you the same way), and understand how to structure your interactions to foster positive emotions.

2. FEEL will tell you if your horse's mind is on the work in front of the or not, but it doesn't result in you automatically knowing how to re-engage the learning brain or when to finish on that positive note.

3. FEEL will give you an indication of when a movement isn't working quite right, but it doesn't teach you what exercise you need to practice to build core strength and topline without compromising the soundness of your horse, or how to correct that movement.

4. FEEL will aid your development of communication in the saddle, but doesn't show you how to start or how to use it.

5. FEEL will tell you when your horse is ready for self carriage, but doesn't step you through how to stop getting in their way with your posture, which is the final phase of inhibition of progress and soundness.

The Self Carriage Program (which Katie still refers to as the Green to Self Carriage Course) will help you step through all of those AND Katie will help mentor you through your progress and to your goals!

So if you are:

• Feeling stuck doing the same exercises and not getting anywhere

• Anxious because your horse has some behaviours that are scary or dangerous when riding

• Confused how to put together your riding sessions or troubleshoot your ride without your instructor present

• Wanting to ride in a way that encourages true willingness, partnership, and let's face it, that magical unicorn moment...

It is time to step out of the mentality of the Struggling Well-Intended Horsewoman and make the steps to becoming the Powerfully Connected Equestrian.

The Self Carriage Program is open to new students but only until September 12.

If you are ready to transform your riding and kick your goals, get in quick!