Are you an equestrian on the path of living life genuinely?
Do you consider your horse a sentient partner?
The Whole Horse, Whole Rider Program (WHWR) is a holistic approach to horsemanship which includes personal growth, nervous system considerations, somatic awareness, biomechanics, ground schooling, Centered Riding® instruction and classical dressage.
WHWR is a dimensional equestrian experience for all disciplines seeking the best possible relationship with themselves and their horse from the ground up and the inside out—because this journey truly is the ride of your life.
The Whole Horse, Whole Rider Pillars
A safe, inclusive, positive environment
A progressive approach
Unmounted and mounted tools for life in and out of the arena
Consideration for the horse as a sentient being
Whole Horse, Whole Rider
customized programs + clinics
The Inner Equestrian™ Life Coaching Confidential phone, Zoom or in person individual coaching as well as workshops at your facility or venue to identify or re-assess goals, build or re-define confidence, sort through interpersonal dynamics at the barn or with colleagues or trainers. (No horse required.)
WHOLE HORSE CONSULTATION When you want what’s best for your horse, consider the entire horse from a holistic perspective, including mental, physical, emotional and environmental health and well being. These sessions also support finding a path forward through overwhelming or conflicting information. (Long distance or in person.)
WHWR Program This customized program is designed especially for you and your horse combining some or all of the elements listed here. A phenomenal approach for equestrians seeking a 360º perspective and program of holistic horsemanship.
Centered Riding® Instruction Privates or small group lessons with your horse emphasizing Sally Swift’s fabulous universally beneficial “4 Basics” (breathing, centering, building blocks and soft eyes) among other profoundly helpful tools such as grounding, clear intent and consideration of “comparable parts”. Your horse will respond and reflect their appreciation!
Classical Dressage Instruction From work-in-hand, short or long lining up through the collected movements of piaffe and passage, to mounted work including lateral work, Classical Dressage emphasized a non-competitive approach to schooling the horse in a progressive and gymnastic manner with mental and physical balance and lightness as the priority.
CUSTOMIZED CONSULTATION Individual, groups, facilities and programs via phone, Zoom or in person/on site