Rider-Horse Partnership Workshops
Achieving Harmony: Rider Conformation, Balance, and Groundwork for Optimal Performance
Understanding the Rider-Horse Tether
True harmony in the saddle begins on the ground and extends through the subtle connections between horse and rider. My Rider-Horse Conformation & Partnership Workshops are designed to empower riders with the knowledge and practical skills to enhance their horse's comfort, optimize performance, and build a safer, more respectful partnership.
Your balance and posture in the saddle directly impact your horse's ability to move freely and comfortably. A crooked rider, for example, can inadvertently create compensated weight distribution, leading to uneven muscle development, soreness, and restricted movement in the horse. These workshops delve into the intricate "tether" between horse and rider, helping you identify and correct imbalances that can hinder performance and jeopardize your horse's well-being.
What You'll Gain from These Workshops
Improved Rider Conformation & Balance
Learn to identify your own asymmetries and develop strategies for a more balanced, comfortable, and effective seat.
Enhanced Horse Comfort & Performance
Discover how your improved balance translates into greater freedom of movement and reduced strain for your horse.
Deeper Partnership
Foster a stronger, more trusting bond built on mutual understanding and clear communication, focusing on respect and safety.
Other skills covered include essential groundwork, leadership, clear boundaries, yielding to pressure, safety protocols, and managing distractions. This service builds upon a holistic understanding of equine health, often tying directly into proper saddle fitting.
Invest In Your Partnership
These individual or group events provide a unique opportunity to dedicate focused time to your partnership. Contact me today to learn more about upcoming workshops or to schedule a private session.