Straightness Training (2025)

07/04/2025

🐛 From Impossible to "I'm Possible" 🦋

24 years ago, a grey horse entered my life...

Maestro is the horse who changed everything for me—and for thousands of riders around the world.

Today, he turns 31! 🎉

And I’d love to celebrate by sharing his wisdom with you.

If he taught me just one lesson, it’s this:

💡 Even the most “impossible” horse can become your greatest teacher—your 'maestro'.

And Maestro has 30 more lessons to share...

That’s why this week’s free masterclass is extra special:

🎉 Join me for the “How to Make It Possible” masterclass:

🎁 As a birthday bonus, everyone who joins LIVE gets a very special surprise gift.

🎊 Let's celebrate possibility and partnership—are you coming?

👉 https://www.straightnesstrainingacademy.com/free-training

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07/03/2025

When you became a horse owner, you became something else too. You're now a horse trainer who owns an asymmetrical horse.
No one tells you this part, do they?

This one shift changes everything about how you make progress. (It's how I went from struggling with my horse for years, to teaching Straightness Training to thousands of people all over the world.)

Don't feel bad about all the stuff you've tried that didn't work. As just a horse owner, I did that too: I tried different specialists, saddles, food, gadgets—you name it.

But I was trying to fix the wrong thing. I was fighting the symptoms of natural asymmetry instead of addressing the root cause.

After years of unnecessary suffering, here’s what I know now:

❌ You don't need to fight with your horse every day.
❌ You don't need to guess what's going wrong.
❌ You don't need to keep feeling stuck.

What you do need is a STrategy that works FOR your horse instead of AGAINST your horse.

And that's exactly what you get in the upcoming free training:

✅ Discover how to achieve balance—even if your horse feels impossible to train.
✅ Recognize the 5 mistakes riders make (including me!)—you’re probably making at least one of them.
✅ Unlock 3 secrets to end your struggles—once and for all.

Save your seet now to find out how to make it possible:

🗓️ Live on March 9th
⏰ Sunday at 10 am PT / 1 pm ET / 6 pm Lisbon
🎟️ https://www.straightnesstrainingacademy.com/free-training

Limited spots, so don't miss out! 😊

13/08/2024

A riding master was teaching one of his students about emotional mastery:

“A fight is going on inside me,” the master said to a student.

“It is a serious fight and it is between two stallions:

🐴 One is feeling bad—he feels furious, frustrated, anxious, upset, disappointed, ashamed, offended, embarrassed, inadequate, and unworthy.

🦄 The other is feeling good—he feels curious, compassionate, creative, confident, courageous, committed, constructive, cool, calm, and collected.

The same fight is going on inside you–and inside every other person, too....."

The student thought about it for a minute, and then asked the riding master:

“Which stallion will win?”

The riding master simply replied:

“The one you feed.”

🐴 ⚔️ 🦄

The student realized it all comes down to a choice.

Every day, we face that same choice.

Will we fuel ourselves with negativity?

Or will we focus on the facts and the positive?

We always have the power to choose.

And don't get me wrong, it’s not about ignoring the bad.

It’s all about using it to propel yourself forward on your equestrian journey.

That's why I'm introducing:

✨ The How to Feel Better Masterclass ✨
Whether you're feeling low and want to get back on track, or just want to feel better than you do now, this masterclass is for you.

You'll learn to use discomfort, frustration, despair, sadness, worry, doubt, guilt, anxiety, and any other negative emotion for you and not against you and your horse.

Here are all the invite details:

🗓️ When: August 20-22

⏰ Every day: 8 am PT / 11 am ET / 4 pm Lisbon

🌟 Get a powerful tool to master your emotions

🎟️ Secure your FREE spot by heading to https://www.straightnesstrainingacademy.com/masterclass

I can't wait to see you on August 20-22.

Mark it down on your calendar, and tell everybody you know! 🙌🏻

It's FREE, so don't miss out! 😊

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23/07/2024

😊 Why one instructor thrives while another struggles 😖

On a beautiful day, 14 years ago, two young women got certified as instructors.

They were very much alike:

✨ Both were the same age and at the same level.
✨ Both had similar types of horses.
✨ Both did well in the instructor program.
✨ Both were filled with ambitious dreams for the future.

They wanted to make the world a better place for horses and riders.

Fast forward to today, they are still very much alike:

💖 Both are happily married.
👶 Both have children.
🏇 Both are still teaching.

But there's a difference.

One is a successful entrepreneur with a booming teaching practice. The other has a boring job and teaches a few students for free on weekends.

One enjoys the freedom and rewards of her success. The other struggles to find fulfillment and feels trapped in her routine.

✋ What made the difference? 🤚

It isn’t native intelligence, talent, education, or luck.

The difference lies in their level of confidence.

I've been a mentor to 125+ instructors since 2008, and the #1 thing holding instructors back is not a lack of skills, knowledge, or experience.

👉🏾 It's a lack of confidence. 👈🏾

The good news?

Confidence is not a personality trait you're born with.

It’s a skill anyone can master.

That's why I'm introducing:

💪🏾 The Instructor Confidence Masterclass 💪🏾

Join us for a LIVE 3-day virtual event where you'll:

🌟 Discover the four ingredients you need to feel confident.
🌟 Get rid of imposter syndrome once and for all.
🌟 Experience a powerful transformation in just 72 hours.

Whether you're struggling with self-doubt or seeking a confidence boost, you cannot imagine how useful this masterclass can be for you!

🎟 Claim your FREE ticket now:

https://www.straightnesstrainingacademy.com/masterclass

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17/06/2024

Riding a 'stormy' horse that is hard in the mouth is not easy.

It can be tempting to try and correct this horse with the reins.

There are a lot of webshops online where you can buy special bits and gadgets to “cure” mouth problems.

I highly recommend to not buy them… and to always keep in mind:

💚 Your horse does not WANT to pull on the reins.

💚 Your horse does not WANT to take the bit on one side.

💚 Your horse does not WANT to behave badly.

💚 Your horse does not WANT to be a problem.

Stiff horses improve dramatically when we take their natural asymmetry into account.

You see, the mouth is the barometer of the horse:

🌡️ A horse that is stiff in the mouth is stiff in the muscles.
🌡️ A horse that feels uneven in the mouth is uneven in the body.
🌡️ A horse that is hard in the mouth has hard back muscles.

Now, if we'd like the weather ⛈️ to change, it doesn't help to change the barometer 🌡️, right?

Therefore, special bits and reins won't change a stormy horse.

So if we want to change the way the mouth feels 🌡️, the horse's body needs to change ️⛈️ →️ ☀️.

Only with a training method that addresses their stiff muscles, they can actually start to relax the back muscles, drop the head and neck, and move towards the hand. And with a lower head and neck … they can start to relax and not be so stiff or stressed out all the time.

To achieve this, I have developed an empowering training formula. It helps horses relax in body and mind, without any correction bits, side reins, or controlling tack. Instead, I KNOW that rider and horse have to be on the same side.

Curious?

Check it out now, and explore my brand-new Straightness Training Masterclass - claim your FREE ticket here »

🎟️ https://www.straightnesstrainingacademy.com/masterclass

14/06/2024

Give me 3 days, and I'll give you the exact formula to create real change for you and your horse! 🐴✨

During my brand-new Straightness Training Masterclass, I’ll help you see what’s truly possible for you and your horse, and then show you the exact formula to make it real.

Whether you're starting with a new horse, rehabilitating an older one, or keeping a senior going strong, this masterclass is for you!

You see, back in the day when I had an incredibly challenging horse, I would have given ANYTHING to get hold of this formula. It would have saved me YEARS of unnecessary suffering!

You have the chance to avoid that — just join the Masterclass:

🗓️ Join us live on June 26-28
⏰ Everyday at 8 am PT / 11 am ET / 4 pm Lisbon
🎟️ https://www.straightnesstrainingacademy.com/masterclass

It's free, so don't miss out! 😊

29/04/2024

If you haven’t yet had the chance, now is the moment to dive in!

🌟 30 years old Maestro

🌟 30 transformative lessons

🌟 30 April

On 30 April, it's the last time we’re going live with the '30 Lessons From Maestro' at 6 PM Lisbon Time.

Here's what to expect:

✔️ Discover 30 key lessons from Maestro's remarkable journey.
✔️ See how Maestro is STill going STrong at 30.
✔️ Unlock longevity for your own horse.
✔️ Get STrategies to overcome your horse'simbalance.
✔️ Learn how to keep your horse fit and healthy into old age.
✔️ And much more!

This is your final chance to join us, as it will be the last time ever we host this masterclass:

🌐 Register now:
https://www.straightnesstrainingacademy.com/maestro

22/04/2024

Spring is in the air! 🌸🌱🌺🌿🌸

And Maestro is 30 springs young! 🦄

He still acts youthful.

Physically, he's not stiff.

Mentally, he's flexible too.

He walks around all day.

He's open and curious.

And he enjoys spending time with his friends.

Maestro came into my life when he was 7.

He is now 30 years old!

I've learned a lot from him.

And I'd like to pass these valuable lessons on to you, so you can benefit from them too!

So come to the live and free Masterclass:

🌐 The '30 Lessons From Maestro' Masterclass

We have various days and times and we’ve added new sessions:

https://www.straightnesstrainingacademy.com/maestro

See you in one of the masterclasses this week!

16/04/2024

Check out Maestro's birthday party in our garden! 🌺

The fields are currently closed because we've reseeded them with grass.

That means the birthday party took place in the garden.

All the animals had a great time.

The horses:🐴 Romanesque, 🐴Toronto, 🐴Prince Elmelund.

The dogs: 🐕 Wolfee, 🐶 Coddi, and 🐺 Ruby.

So it was a lovely afternoon with everyone together.

Maestro came into my life when he was 7.

He is now 30 years old!

I've learned a lot from him.

And I'd like to pass these valuable lessons on to you, so you can benefit from them too!

So come to the live and free Masterclass:

🌐 The '30 Lessons From Maestro' Masterclass

We have various days and times.

🌏 Now also convenient times for those in Australia's time zones.

Just follow this link to sign up:

https://www.straightnesstrainingacademy.com/maestro

See you there! 🙌🏻😊

10/04/2024

How beautiful it is to travel, year after year on your own path, with the same horse!

Last Sunday, it was Maestro's birthday! 🎉

🦄 He entered my life at 7...

🎂 Now, he's 30 years old — can you believe it!

I learned so much from Maestro over the last 23 years.

And to honor his life, I'd love to share those lessons with you.

So in April, I'm hosting a free and live masterclass:

🌐 The '30 Lessons From Maestro' Masterclass

You can join on several dates and times, just follow this link »
https://www.straightnesstrainingacademy.com/maestro

Let's benefit from Maestro's wisdom! 🙌🏻😊

25/03/2024

Let’s talk about Mary, who has been overwhelmed for the last four months.

She’s an instructor and runs her own teaching practice 🎠.

But, she’s always so busy.

There’s never enough hours in a day.

She's always rushing around.

So her job as an instructor started to feel like a burden.

And she couldn’t distance herself.

It got to a point where even talking about work started to stress her out.

One day, Mary reads about a free challenge 🎟️:

"We help you look at obstacles differently."

"We help you create distance between you and your problems.”

"We help you see things from a new angle.”

It really caught Mary's attention.

So, she decided to give it a try and signed up.

The next thing she knows, she's on a special flying adventure 🚀.

Mary finds out they're flying to a plateau about 39 kilometers high.

During the journey, they ask about her situation.

They ask what’s really important to her.

For Mary, her job has always been at the top of her list.

Her job comes first for her.

Then the machine lands on a large platform.

From there, Mary can see the Earth below 🌍.

They use a special beam to point out her job.

Then, they ask Mary to show how big her job seems from this view.

"So small," she says, bringing her thumb and forefinger close together.

"Stay like that," a friendly lady asks.

And they take a photo of Mary.

The photo shows Mary how small her job looks when she steps back from it.

Mary takes a deep sigh, amazed by how simple it can be:

When you change the way you look at things, the things you look at change 👀.

On their way back, Mary thinks about her priorities.

She decides to put herself first, before her job.

Once back on the ground, Mary keeps the photo at her workplace.

Whenever she starts feeling stressed, she looks at it.

Just seeing the photo helps her feel less tense.

Mary has learned an important lesson on how to create and hold space for herself.

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🚀 Are you ready to embark on a journey like Mary's?

🌍 Eager to see the world differently?

🌌 How about creating some space?

Come aboard:

✨ Join the 3-day "From Obstacles to Opportunities" Challenge
✨ It's happening March 26, 27, 28
✨ Live each day at 8 am PT / 11 am ET / 3 pm Lisbon
✨ 24-hour replays ready for you.

Heads up, spots are filling up fast, so secure your spot now:

https://www.straightnesstrainingacademy.com/challenge

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22/03/2024

Picture this:

👑A king noticed that his people were becoming a bit too comfy.

Let's say, a bit spoiled.

So he thought it was time for a little wake-up call.

A little lesson.

So what did he do?

His plan was simple:

🪨 He decided to place a huge rock in the middle of the main road that led into the city.

Yep, no getting past this big obstacle!

Then, he found a sneaky spot to watch what would happen next:

• How would the people react to this?
• Would they work together to remove it?
• Or would they give up and go back home?

👀 As he watched, the king felt a mix of surprise and disappointment.

One after another, his people came across the rock.

But instead of trying to solve the problem, most just turned around and left.

A few gave it a weak attempt but soon gave up.

There was a lot of complaining.

Some blaming the king.

Some moaning about how inconvenient it was.

Yet, no one really did anything effective about it.

🚶Then, after a few days, along came a regular guy.

Just a peasant, heading into town.

But he didn't just walk away like the others.

No, he put his back into it, trying his best to move the rock.

And when pushing didn't work, he had a lightbulb moment.

He dashed off into the woods and came back with a big stick...

He turned the stick into a lever...

And voilà!

He managed to move the rock!

And guess what?

Underneath that rock, there was a surprise waiting for him:

💰 A bag full of golden coins and a note from the king.

❝The obstacle in the path becomes the path. Never forget, within every obstacle is an opportunity to improve our condition.❞

So what's holding you back?

🪨 Your horse's behavior?

🪨 People that don't take you seriously?

🪨 Your own thinking?

🪨 That you're not good enough?

🪨 Or that you're too old?

🪨 Or you lack support?

🪨 Or enough resources?

🪨 Maybe other people's rules restrict your options?

🪨 Or your obligations do?

These are obstacles, I get it!

We're not denying that.

But whatever it is, here you are!

Don't give up.

Let's find a way to flip your obstacle.

Just like the peasant turned a dead-end into a path.

In our "From Obstacles to Opportunities" Challenge, we'll dive into strategies to just do that:

Join us »
https://www.straightnesstrainingacademy.com/challenge

This is a free, live and online 3-day event!

It will empower you to overcome any obstacle.

Any challenge or setback that you face on your equestrian journey.

Transform barriers into stepping stones towards your goals.

Here's What To Expect:

✨ A 3-day "From Obstacles to Opportunities" Challenge
✨ Dates March 26, 27, 28
✨ Time: Every day at 8 am PT / 11 am ET / 3 pm Lisbon
✨ Get powerful strategies to overcome any challenge
✨ Learn how to breaktrough current obstacles.
✨ Become empowered and overcome your struggles.

Join us »
https://www.straightnesstrainingacademy.com/challenge

Already on board? Fantastic! 🌟

Invite your friends to come along! 🙌🏻😊

19/03/2024

🎢 Life as an equestrian isn't always a smooth ride.

We all face obstacles that can leave us feeling stuck or doubting our abilities.

But those obstacles can be a gift in disguise!

They can be an opportunity for growth and discovery!

How?

That's what we're going to find out in the upcoming "From Obstacles to Opportunities" Challenge.

It's a FREE, live and online 3-day event that will empower you to overcome any obstacle, challenge, or setback that you face on your equestrian journey.

Here are all the invite details 🗓️👇

✨ When: March 26, 27, 28

✨ Every day: 8 am PT / 11 am ET / 3 pm Lisbon

✨ Get powerful strategies to overcome any challenge

✨ 24h replays available

Spaces for the free challenge are limited, so don't miss out on this transformative journey.

Secure your FREE spot by heading to https://www.straightnesstrainingacademy.com/challenge

Or follow the link in the comments below.

I can't wait to see you on March 26-27-28!

Mark it down on your calendar, and tell everybody you know! 🙌🏻

14/03/2024

Is this you:

◆ Intellectually, you know what to do,
◆ you know how to do it,
◆ you know where to do it,
◆ when to do it,
◆.... and you just don’t do it.

You just can't get yourself motivated to do it.

You can't make that phone call.

You just can’t create another post for Instagram.

You can’t film yourself again and submit a Touchstone.

You just can’t go through another round of eating less and exercising more.

Or, if you're like me:

You can’t go through the process again of creating another podcast 😉

You just can't pull the trigger...

Now, why is that?

In podcast episode #5 I'm going to give you the answer, which I think is great to know.
🎙️ Find episode 5 at the link in comments or on your favorite podcast app.
P.s. Loved a moment from the episode? Share your favorite quote in the comments below? 💬👇🏿

24/12/2023

🎄 For many of you, Christmas is great.

You enjoy every moment.

The lights, the gifst, friends and family.

🎶 It’s the most wonderful time of the year.🎶

But what if for you, it's not all merry and bright?

What if the holidays bring a touch of blue? ❄️

What if it marks one more year of having struggles with your horse?

If this is you, I want you to know I’ve been there.

And I'm here to tell you, it's perfectly OK.

You might just need a bit of clarity and confidence.

And for that, you need a clear strategy and solid plan.

That's why I'm inviting you to a special post-Christmas webinar.

🌟 Join me on December 27th for a free session on creating lasting change in 2024.

I'll share six indispensible strategies and a proven game plan to help you turn your obstacles with your horse into opportunities for growth.

This webinar is online and completely free, so mark your calendar for the 'Change You & Your Horse in a Year' Webinar:

🌟 Date & time: December 27th, 4 pm Lisbon Time (8 am PT/11 am ET)

🔗 Register here: https://www.straightnesstrainingacademy.com/webinar

Let's make this holiday season a stepping stone to a new year full of growth with your horse.

Wishing you a Merry Christmas, and I can't wait to see you next week!

🎄❄️🎄❄️🎄

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