Chelsea Canedy Horsemanship and Performance at Unexpected Farm

11/17/2025

It's going to be a night to remember! The performers can't wait to see you there!

11/14/2025

Quarter Horse vs. Mustang... Luna is VERY suspicious. Rumor, more interested in food. 🤣

11/12/2025

I recently found myself revisiting a blog post I wrote a little while ago titled “A Season to Reflect.” In it, I shared how — after decades of working with horses — I came to realize how much gratitude and intentional pause can deepen both our relationship with our equine partners and our connection to purpose.

𝙃𝙚𝙧𝙚’𝙨 𝙖 𝙨𝙝𝙤𝙧𝙩 𝙩𝙧𝙖𝙞𝙣𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙩𝙞𝙥 𝙞𝙣𝙨𝙥𝙞𝙧𝙚𝙙 𝙗𝙮 𝙩𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙧𝙚𝙛𝙡𝙚𝙘𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣:

𝙒𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙩𝙤 𝙙𝙤: During your next ride or in-hand session, after a key exercise (for example: a transition, a lateral, or a change in pace), take a deliberate pause of 10 – 15 seconds. Simply breathe. Let your horse stand still and rewind.

𝙒𝙝𝙮 𝙞𝙩 𝙬𝙤𝙧𝙠𝙨:
It gives you a chance to reflect: How did I ask? What did I feel? How did my body respond?
It gives your horse a mental break, a chance to process what just happened and reset for what comes next.

It reinforces that training is not just about doing, but about being — presence, awareness, and partnership.

𝘽𝙤𝙣𝙪𝙨: At that pause, silently acknowledge one thing you are grateful for in your horse-relationship that day (even if it’s something tiny, like “her softness in the halt” or “his attention just now”). Gratitude shifts your perspective — and training with awareness enriches your progress.

Check out the full blog in the comments!

11/10/2025

🐴 𝙁𝙞𝙣𝙖𝙡 𝙎𝙥𝙤𝙩𝙨 𝙇𝙚𝙛𝙩 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙊𝙪𝙧 𝘾𝙡𝙞𝙣𝙞𝙘 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝙏𝙞𝙠 𝙈𝙖𝙮𝙣𝙖𝙧𝙙 — November 21–23!

Spots are almost gone for this incredible weekend with internationally renowned horseman and clinician Tik Maynard! Don’t miss your chance to learn from one of the best in the business.

✨ 𝙍𝙚𝙢𝙖𝙞𝙣𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙊𝙥𝙚𝙣𝙞𝙣𝙜𝙨 ✨
🗓 Friday – Group Groundwork (1 spot)
🗓 Friday – Group or Semi-Private Groundwork or Ridden (2–3 spots)
🗓 Sunday – Group Groundwork (1 spot)

Tik blends his deep experience in eventing and horsemanship with animal behavior science to help horses and riders build 𝙩𝙧𝙪𝙨𝙩, 𝙘𝙤𝙣𝙣𝙚𝙘𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣, 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙘𝙤𝙣𝙛𝙞𝙙𝙚𝙣𝙘𝙚 — the foundation for true partnership.

🌟 Secure your spot before it’s gone!
📩 https://www.chelseacanedy.com/tik-maynard-clinic

11/07/2025

A wild Lunacorn sighting 🦄

11/06/2025

Get present with your horse and discover your own wisdom, with the guidance of two time Road to the Horse winner, upper level competitor and author, Tik Maynard.

FRIDAY LESSONS
AVAILABLE:

1 Private Jump or Groundwork

3 Semi Private or Group Jump

4 Semi Private or Group Groundwork

SUNDAY LESSONS AVAILABLE:

3 Semi Private or Group Groundwork

Register now at:
https://www.chelseacanedy.com/tik-maynard-register

11/05/2025

𝘼𝙨 𝙬𝙚 𝙜𝙚𝙩 𝙘𝙡𝙤𝙨𝙚𝙧 𝙩𝙤 𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙘𝙡𝙞𝙣𝙞𝙘 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝙏𝙞𝙠 𝙈𝙖𝙮𝙣𝙖𝙧𝙙, I have been reminiscing about the last two years at Road to the Horse. Watching Tik compete in 2024 was something I won’t forget.

There was a moment — raw, real, and completely unscripted — that showed what true horsemanship looks like when things don’t go according to plan.

Instead of reacting by trying to control or out of frustration, Tik chose connection. 𝙃𝙚 𝙢𝙚𝙩 𝙝𝙞𝙨 𝙝𝙤𝙧𝙨𝙚 𝙬𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙚 𝙝𝙚 𝙬𝙖𝙨, 𝙧𝙚𝙗𝙪𝙞𝙡𝙩 𝙩𝙧𝙪𝙨𝙩, 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙣𝙚𝙙 𝙖 𝙩𝙤𝙪𝙜𝙝 𝙢𝙤𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝙞𝙣𝙩𝙤 𝙨𝙤𝙢𝙚𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙗𝙚𝙖𝙪𝙩𝙞𝙛𝙪𝙡l. It reminded me why presence matters more than perfection in our work with horses.

I wrote about that moment, and what it taught me, in one of my blog posts, Making History: https://www.chelseacanedy.com/post/making-history

And even better — 𝙏𝙞𝙠 𝙞𝙨 𝙘𝙤𝙢𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙩𝙤 𝙐𝙣𝙚𝙭𝙥𝙚𝙘𝙩𝙚𝙙 𝙁𝙖𝙧𝙢 𝙩𝙤 𝙩𝙚𝙖𝙘𝙝 𝙞𝙣 𝙟𝙪𝙨𝙩 𝙖 𝙛𝙚𝙬 𝙬𝙚𝙚𝙠𝙨, 𝙛𝙧𝙤𝙢 𝙉𝙤𝙫𝙚𝙢𝙗𝙚𝙧 21-23! Don’t miss the chance to learn from his thoughtful, trust-first approach in person.

We only have a few lesson slots open each day, so snag yours before it’s gone.

Register for the clinic: https://www.chelseacanedy.com/tik-maynard-clinic

11/05/2025

11/04/2025

It's officially here... BOOK DROP DAY!!!

I can't believe it's finally come! No more pre-orders. Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Books-A-Million, and many other online book sellers will ship on right to you, no waiting required.

It's hard to wrap my head around, and I am beyond flattered by the kind words of the people quoted here.... people I admire as human beings and horse lovers.

My hope is that if you read my book, it will inspire you and help you move towards your own life's purpose. I would also be thrilled to hear from you about it!

11/03/2025

🎶🐴 Join us for an unforgettable evening at Unexpected Farm! Experience the magic of horses and music coming together — a breathtaking display of harmony, beauty, and connection between humans and horses. 🌙💫

🗓️ November 22, 2025
⏰ Doors open at 6:30 pm/Show begins at 7:00 pm
🐴 Approximately 90 minutes w/ an intermission
⭐️ Family friendly event open to the public
🎟️ https://www.chelseacanedy.com/liberty-night

11/02/2025

🚨 Lesson Opportunity Alert! 🚨

𝙍𝙖𝙧𝙚 𝙤𝙥𝙚𝙣𝙞𝙣𝙜𝙨 𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙨 𝙬𝙚𝙚𝙠 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙡𝙚𝙨𝙨𝙤𝙣𝙨 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝙋𝙞𝙫𝙤 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙩𝙧𝙖𝙞𝙡𝙚𝙧-𝙞𝙣 𝙡𝙚𝙨𝙨𝙤𝙣𝙨 — these spots don’t come up often, so grab yours while you can!

Secure your session by emailing us at [email protected]
💰 Full payment is required at the time of booking.

Don’t miss this chance to level up your ride — spaces will go fast! 🐴✨