THIS IS GAME CHANGING!
Ok now weāve got that covered (in the video), letās talk about.. what is a pre ride checklist?
Well itās a series of exercises or behaviours that you work through with your horse every time before you ride or train them something new.
Itās incredible because:
š It allows you to check-in with your horse and see where you and they are at before moving forwards with your training
š It will allow you to notice if you or your horse is acting differently that day so you can mitigate any adverse reactions
š It will help your sensitive horse feel safer around you as you will be more consistent and predictable with what you ask of them
š It will help you feel safer around your horse/any horse because you will be able to notice any red flags before they develop
šIf your horse breezes through the checklist - amazing, youāve got the green light to proceed and feel great about it!
And if not, you have some really important feedback to fill in holes in your training and better support them and you that day.
+ if you donāt ride your horse yet - thatās cool! I put an * next to the steps you can skip for now as you establish them at the pace that works best for you and your horse.
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Enjoy playing in the field,
Felicity x
If she didnāt touch the saddle, I wouldnāt have put it on her.
In the past, pre horsewomanship Felicity would not have had this approach.
I would not have considered how my horse was whilst saddling, Iād just put it on and away we would go.
Even if they had their head turned away from me.
Even if they wouldnāt stand still.
Even if they would swish their tail or pin their ears.
Even if they looked fully zoned out.
I wanted to ride so thatās what we did.
We were having a 1 way conversation because I didnāt really take what they were saying seriously.
I only appreciated their yesās and I took their noās personally or pushed them aside.
Now Iām thankful to know that true two way communication involves honouring your horses no just as much as their yes.
Itās feeling so grateful when they honestly tell you how they feel.
Itās asking them a question and then only proceeding with their permission.
Itās holding a vision and dropping the agenda at the same time.
Itās putting your relationship first.
In this clip I only saddled Lily because she acknowledged the saddle.
There are times where she doesnāt acknowledge it and I donāt saddle her those days. And yes, she still gets a food reward these days because Iām not just reinforcing behaviour, Iām reinforcing her telling me how she feels.
There are so many ways you can invite in two way communication with your horses.
Offer them an invitation.
See how they respond.
Flow from there.
With everything.
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Iām so glad youāre here,
Felicity x
My intuition led me to a business course in 2020 that I could not afford.
I had an idea in my mind of what I wanted to create based on what Iād been supporting others with in person. I wasnāt certain it would convert into an online course successfullyā¦however I couldnāt stop thinking about it.
It made sense to me to learn from someone who had created a really successful and nourishing business. One that also others were able to create success from using their teachings.
I had enough belief and delusion to trust that I too could achieve great results. I thought if others can do it, so can I.
So I signed up for the payment plan on my credit card (3 payments of $2000 USD š
) which terrified me but also lit a fire in me to make it work. And I did.
I watched all the videos. Completed all the homework. Found extra clients to help me pay for the instalments and even sold a saddle to a client who was happy to support me with this crazy pursuit.
During the first 3 months of launching my program I worked with 6 incredible clients from around the world. They came through my social media following of about 1800 followers.
They all payed a 4 figure investment for my 12 week horsemanship program with weekly calls and messaging support.
I did not have a website. I used a PDF.
I have never paid for advertising.
My online program was filmed and edited entirely on my phone.
My bed was in the background of many of my theory videos.
I used captions over my horse training videos because I couldnāt work out how to add a voice over.
I didnāt know about all the tech to use.
At one point my internet was playing up so I had to move locations so instead of being at a desk for calls, I sat on a bed.
Nobody cared.
They were just happy that they were receiving support and guidance.
And they all got incredible results.
Sure I might be in a different financial position now, have a website and utilise different forms of tech to help meā¦ but I absolutely di
If youāre a recovering perfectionist who is wondering - where the fck is the joy in my life?? Watch this because Iām about to blow your mind and call you out in the best way šš„°āØ
After you watch, Iād love to know how this felt for you. Let me know in the comments or send me a message šŖ
One of the most beautiful skillsets you can learn to embody is embracing the small moments.
Appreciating what is already in front of you.
Being grateful for what you do have.
Recognising the beauty in your life.
Opening up to receive.
Being in the moment.
And letting yourself have it.
Like really letting yourself feel it, deep in your body and turning on all of your senses.
You know the spot Iām talking about.
Perhaps you have glimpses of this and want more, but in an attempt to get it, you end up fixated on where you want to be instead of learning to be with what you already have.
However, you can learn how to embrace what you have whilst striving for more.
You can develop and embody this skill.
It something I love supporting my clients with and itās so freaking cool to see them open their eyes to the magic around them.
I know this is possible for you too š
Comment āMASTERCLASSā and Iāll send you the link to sign up to my free How To Help Your Horse Feel More Confident & Relaxed Masterclass! ššš“
I am so proud and so happy for my client Liz. Sheās been on a huge journey with her horse over the past 9 months and sheās finally coming out on the other side.
Listen to yourself.
Listen to your horse.
Address the root cause.
Be kind to yourself through the process.
Trust yourself.
Youāre not crazy. š©µ
If you know you can help people and horses through a service or product you offer - THE EQUESTRIAN COMMUNITY NEEDS YOU!
Itās your time to put yourself out there.
To learn how to convey the value of your magic.
To be rewarded for the impact you can create.
What are you waiting for?
There is so much space for you!
Go for it š
- This clip is from by Business Essentials For Equestrians Masterclass - if you want to watch the replay message me āMasterclassā and Iāll send you the link āØ
Desensitising should not equal dull.
Desensitising should not equal shut down and frozen.
Desensitising should not equal not responding to pressure or body language cues.
Desensitising should not equal huge reactions from your horse.
And if it does. It is being done incorrectly.
To avoid the above what I like to do is:
1ļøā£ Address environmental and health concerns
Your horse should have access to their basic needs. 24/7 access to forage, access to friends and freedom to move.
They should have regular hoof care, dental checks and any health concerns should be checked by a vet or suitable professional.
They should be as happy as possible in their living environment.
2ļøā£ Relationship
Ensure you spend time with your horse doing things that they like *and* establish healthy boundaries with them.
Learn to listen to them and communicate with them clearly.
Teach them to respond to light pressure cues.
When you relax they should be able to relax. When you ask them to do something and increase your energy they should respond to it.
3ļøā£ Desensitising
Now that you have a solid foundation you can start to *slowly* incorporate objects to desensitise your horse with.
The focus should be on teaching your horse how to respond to environmental pressure in a soft and relaxed way regardless of how āimpressiveā it looks.
If your horse is pretty quiet and unfazed this process will usually be relatively quick.
If your horse is more sensitive it will take longer.
If your horse is shut down it will take longer.
But at any point through the desensitising process you should *always* be able to ask your horse to respond to pressure.
I can wave a flag around and have my horse relax but if I pick my energy up and ask them to move, they should be able to move.
They are responding to your energy not the object itself.
*and* if they struggle to respond to your energy in this way you just go back to step 1 & 2 and re-establish your connection.
Rin
Focusing on the positive impact your creating > worrying about what others think. š Your intentions are good!You are helping horses and humans (even if itās just your own horse and yourself thatās the main focus)!If someone wants to judge you for that, that says it way more about them than you.Take up space & shine!You deserve it š+ support others doing this too, we are all in this together āØ
Get ready to be inspired as you listen to the latest Equestrian Perspective podcast episode with Marina Janelle Wenner šShe went from (in her words) feeling: āSelf-doubt. I started so late in life that I feel so behind. Getting into mustangs was alot, and I wouldnāt recommend it for ābeginnersā but here I am. I need to acquire the knowledge to do it, and be accountable to consistency. Iāve had a lot of failures that have felt devastating to me, and I feel like I need some wins.Iāve spent thousands on getting my horses professionally trained. So I decided rather than spending money on sending them somewhere, Iāll invest in my own learning and teach them myself - with the guidance I need.āTo joining CEP and transforming everything in all the best ways! Youāll have to listen to the episode to get all the details šClick the link in my bio to check it out or search for Equestrian Perspective on your fav podcast platform! It is episode 121 š„°#mustang #equestrian #equine #horsemanship
