What I do and how I can help
My goal is to help you have fun connecting with your horse's mind in a way that he enjoys and understands, so that he can perform without brace, but with lightness through feel.
I coach students privately, in workshops and in clinics. See Coaching and Clinics for more information. I also offer video-based coaching on-line for remote students, with more on-line learning opportunities in the works!
I combine my passion, 35 years experience with horses, fascination with psychology and a sincere desire to inspire and assist my students on their own journey with horses.
"The Feel of Release" refers to a joyful ease, alive in an ongoing flow between horse and rider, whether riding around the farm, out blazing a trail or in the show ring - the better the feel of the connection, the better and more enjoyable the performance..
I work with novice to advanced riders, whether to build harmony, develop a better feel, smooth out trouble spots, or to release brace in a performance horse, for increased athleticism - and heart.
I invite you to join in and explore the threads of Feel, Timing and Balance, both separately and as we weave them together with The Feel of Release.
Feel and Lightness go hand in hand - one augments the other. I am eager to share with you the fascinating world of true Feel for your horse as an individual, and to support you in gaining knowledge about the actual facts the horse depends on to offer Lightness in your ride.
I will help you navigate a tangible roadmap to a better connection with your horses through feel - by bridging from your existing background, adding to that value, and preparing you to make the most of the real key: your creativity.