Reflections

from the saddle

In Motion

“graceful, joyous and powerful movement emanates from horses that love learning”

Achieve Success By Capturing and Shaping Movement

Four Steps To Success

STEP 1

build your skills in observing, assessing & feeling movement

STEP 2

recognize where your horse struggles

STEP 3

use motivation and play to encourage changes

STEP 4

capture and shape for lasting movement patterns

Follow Jovi’s Journey

Jovi is my 2019 Oldenburg gelding that I purchased as a 2 year old.

Follow Romeo’s Journey

Romeo is my 2021 Oldenburg gelding purchased as a foal.

OUR  DISTINCTIVE  METHODOLOGY

Extraordinary Approach

Embracing the journey of finding a better  training perspective through motivation, play, and rewards along with an inquisitive, sincere, passionate mind devoted to the horse’s development .

Unparalleled Process

How your horses can reach their greatest potential.  How you can influence your horse’s body so they can be the best versions of themselves.   How you can develop a keen eye for proper function of all their body parts.

Unique Framework

A whole bunch of free stuff.  You control how much you engage but I bet you enjoy sticking around.  No lengthy boring videos.  Just inspiration and knowledge to help you train up the best horse.

The Benefits

Follow along as I bring my horses up from babies and youngsters to solid citizens.  From feeding and turnout.  Healthcare and bodywork.   Groundwork and riding.  Relationship and rewards.

That is exactly what Reflections From The Saddle brings clarity to.  Step by step how you

  • incorporate play into your training
  • build motivation
  • teach your horse how to use their body in the best way
  • learn to really see your horse’s movement patterns
  • rehabilitate injuries
  • learn to regard their experience
  • gain knowledge in all aspects of your horse’s care and training

 

 

Follow our hoof beats so that you can find…

Less Struggle and More Flow

Less Resistance & More Fun

Faster, More Willing Learning

Meet Rebecca

Always On A Journey

My soul purpose in life is to have every horse in my sphere be positively influenced for soundness of body, mind and spirit.

Over the 30+ years of training horses, the number one comment I have received is how great a partnership my horses and I have.  That is no accident.  Known for getting along with sensitive and difficult horses, my goal has always been that my horses enjoy their partnerhsip with me and that together we accomplish more than what we could do individually.  My background in equine holistic medicine and animal behavior combined with my life long passion of dressage has shaped my life’s outlook to always be on the path of training my horses to be sound in body, mind and spirit.  Let me help you do the same.

I am an FEI dressage rider (USDF Bronze and Silver medalist) who has trained horses from un-started to FEI.  For 38 years, I have strived to not only becoming the best dressage rider I could be by riding with top instructors but also by learning all that I could about horses movement, equine learning theory, biomechanics, anatomy, physiology, dentistry, farriery, nutrition, herbal medicine, acupuncture, and holistic horse health care.  All while trying to embrace the transformation path the horses can lead us down if we are willing.  

Come join me on this journey and discover how a life with horses can be the catalyst to unimaginable growth.

What Clients Are Saying…

“Through her unique approach to training that incorporates trust, compassion and reward, Rebecca is able to bring  out the best in all her horses.  Her approach creates happy athletes who are willing to learn and eager to go to work every day.”

Lisa D.

“Rebecca has been a wonderful instructor and an invaluable part of my training team, helping me to some critical lightbulb moments.  I highly recommend her to anyone.”

Sierra S.

“Rebecca is drastically changing the way I look at my riding and it has made all the difference. We am no longer struggling so much. “

Trish A.

“Rebecca has been a God send to me and my horse.”

Melissa G.

Rebecca is excellent at customizing her training to you and your specific horse’s needs.”

Kristen C.

“Rebecca is a thoughtful, tactful rider with the ability to adapt her riding and training to a variety of horses.”

Siobhan B.

DO YOU DESIRE?

A new relationship with your horse built on trust and respect?

A kinder, gentler way of training without sacrificing your goals?

To know that your horse enjoys their interaction with you and seeks to engage?

Are you wanting to expand your training to include gratefulness, joyfulness and gentleness?

 

Your Free Relationship Worksheet

Perfect way to evaluate how your horse feels about you.  

Relationship Assessment Quiz

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