CMEq Training Coach

  • Home
  • CMEq Training Coach

CMEq Training Coach I am a fully insured, freelance APC BHS qualified coach, horse rider and trainer. In possession of up to date BHS First Aid and Safeguarding for Equestrians.

Crissie Messina
BHS Accredited Professional Coach - Trail leader

My philosophy emphasises relationship-based training, valuing the bond between horse and rider over performance. Based in Edinburgh, I am happy to travel anywhere in Edinburgh, East Lothian, Midlothian, West Lothian and South Fife. My philosophy is centred on relationship-based training that values the bond between horse and rider

over performance. I believe in fostering a respectful, 50/50 conversation where both horse and rider listen to each other. Learning should be enjoyable and safe, with a focus on improving skills in a relaxed environment. Horses are individuals deserving of respect and fair communication, not tools. As we prioritise their welfare, I am dedicated to promoting partnership in horsemanship. "We must learn to listen without words; horses speak through their subtle movements and emotions, and to communicate properly, we must first understand them."

🌟 And here it is: my first review! šŸ“šŸ’¬Google can be a bit of a nightmare, so I’ve decided to trust Facebook too. If anyon...
16/06/2025

🌟 And here it is: my first review! šŸ“šŸ’¬
Google can be a bit of a nightmare, so I’ve decided to trust Facebook too. If anyone feels like sharing something nice about your experience with me, please leave a review, whether it’s on Google or here on Facebook, it all helps! šŸ™

I’m taking small steps to build a good reputation doing what I love. Horses are my world, and I’ll always do my best to bring quality to everything I do. šŸ’›

Here’s a beautiful story from Lucie, about when she first met Ziva. I just gave her a few tips on communication and look at them now! šŸŽāœØ

Don’t judge by first appearances… šŸŒ§ļøāž”ļøā˜€ļøThis is Rain: before and after, just one year apart.I got her from a dealer who ...
15/06/2025

Don’t judge by first appearances… šŸŒ§ļøāž”ļøā˜€ļø
This is Rain: before and after, just one year apart.

I got her from a dealer who brought her straight from the Dartmoor hills, basically wild, no passport, just halter broken. She was rough, unsure, and untouched… but even then, her sweet nature was already there.

We’ve faced a few hurdles, like skin problems, but with time, care, and trust, she’s become shiny, healthy, and confident. Now she’s just turned 4 and she’s truly the best pony ever. šŸ’›

There’s a video from just three weeks after she arrived, where you can already see her gentle soul coming through, you can watch it on TikTok ✨ https://vm.tiktok.com/ZNdDjVNs6/

13/06/2025

I’ve been telling people to ā€œcount to 3ā€ so often lately šŸ˜…šŸ’Ŗ
It’s just part of my natural way of working with horses and this post explains perfectly why!✨

As a coach, I care deeply about helping people see horses, not just ride them. Horses are not tools, they speak through ...
01/06/2025

As a coach, I care deeply about helping people see horses, not just ride them. Horses are not tools, they speak through their eyes, posture, and expression. We just need to slow down and listen.

I’m in this industry with one main goal: to promote welfare and build real partnerships with horses. I’m offering sessions in riding schools focused on the kind of theory we often don’t get the chance to explore during regular lessons, using art as a tool and horses as partners to make it engaging and meaningful.

šŸŽØ Many of you know I’m also an artist, and I love blending creativity with horsemanship.

šŸ–¼ļø First session: Houston Farm Riding School
šŸŽŸļø Spaces limited – book your place!

Let’s rethink how we connect with our horses. What do you think?

BHS Scotland

Apologies for the silence lately,  the past few weeks have been quite busy, and I haven’t been very active here on Faceb...
20/05/2025

Apologies for the silence lately, the past few weeks have been quite busy, and I haven’t been very active here on Facebook. That said, I’ve still been working behind the scenes, especially when it comes to training horses and supporting their wellbeing.

If there’s anything worth saying about the equestrian industry and horse training right now, I believe these two screenshots sum it up best.

Always grateful to be learning, evolving, and advocating for better horsemanship. āœØšŸ™ŒšŸ“

17/05/2025
01/05/2025

The most powerful connection doesn’t come from control—it comes from trust.
A horse will give you their heart when they feel seen, safe, and understood. It’s not about dominance, but relationship. Not about forcing, but listening.

When you connect with a horse emotionally, everything changes—your communication deepens, your partnership strengthens, and your journey together becomes something truly meaningful.

Ready to deepen your connection with horses and unlock the secrets of their natural beauty? Learn the art of natural horsemanship and the silent language of horses, named Equus by famed horseman Monty Roberts. Click the link to learn more about our courses:
https://montyroberts.com/learning-center/calendar/

29/04/2025
Something to read – not a fun post, but something to think about...
24/10/2024

Something to read – not a fun post, but something to think about...

I asked a friend in the hunter-jumper world why he thought there was so much reliance on draw reins, restrictive rigs, strong bits, and he had a one word answer---ā€œFEAR.ā€

ā€œFear of what?ā€ I asked.

ā€œMainly fear of loss of control,ā€ was his answer. He went on to say that many of the riders that he watched were basically either unfit, or green, or over-mounted, and that they didn’t want a very high level of risk, and that one way to lower risk was to have sort of ā€œautomatonā€ horses.

Horses can be gotten to a state, he said, of what we call ā€œlearned helplessness.ā€
I Googled ā€œlearned helplessnessā€ and here’s what I read---

ā€œWhat is learned helplessness in simple terms?
In psychology, learned helplessness is a state that occurs after a person has experienced a stressful situation repeatedly. They believe that they are unable to control or change the situation, so they do not try, even when opportunities for change are available.ā€

While this definition pertains to humans, we can see how it can also apply to a horse which has been repeatedly forced into submission.

So there’s that, and we see it too often.

Address


Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when CMEq Training Coach posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The Business

Send a message to CMEq Training Coach:

Shortcuts

  • Address
  • Alerts
  • Contact The Business
  • Claim ownership or report listing
  • Want your business to be the top-listed Pet Store/pet Service?

Share