Would you like to transform your relationship with your horse?
I’m Jenny and my holistic classical training programme can help you do this through breath-heart-energy awareness.
We all give off energy and this is influenced by our breathing, whether coherent (long and slow breaths) or chaotic. Horses can sense our energy and feel secure when they connect with our coherent energy. This energy is the natural herd language, so often overlooked.
I’ve gained a deep understanding of herd language and I’m committed to spreading the message of breath-heart-energy. I help students through every stage of training, teaching them to stay true to the natural language of the horse. This is the path of synchrony, harmony and spiritual connection, heart to heart, and mind to mind.
THE LANGUAGE OF THE HORSE
Do you ever take a good look at your horse whilst he is just standing still? Try running your hands gently down his spine then take a step back.
Do you wonder why riders are taught to use the leg against the rib cage?
Do you consider you will be sitting on the central nervous system of the horse – an extremely sensitive area? So why use strong legs to inhibit the natural rhythm of breathing? Would you take a jog with someone thumping you in the chest?
You can use this awareness to become subtle, the horse feels every nuance or change of feel, weight and balance.
Our breathing will support our seat and core mobility, the deeper inhalation will create stability. The horse will feel this restraint and steady, moving down a transition or into half halt or halt.
The deeper exhale will mobilise through the rider's spine, releasing and engaging the pelvis to encourage freedom and forward movement.
Experiment to see how your horse will respond to your breathing, this will be a revelation to you, learning the language and voice of the horse.
THE BITLESS BRIDLE
In my personal pursuit of lightness for the horse and rider, and also comfort for the horse, I have designed my own Gentil bitless bridle. This design evolved as a result of experimenting with different horses to gain more knowledge of how a bitless bridle could function most efficiently.
I have studied the anatomy of the head to ensure the bridle fits with maximum comfort and the straps are not placed close to the most sensitive areas of the face.
The more educated rider will be looking to connect with a centred body balance with lightness through the upper body and a fluid seat enhanced by conscious breathing. This enables the arms of the rider to feel with more lightness of hands and fingers.
The correct bridle design will help the rider to find a more yielding feel with the horse. The position of the ring connecting the reins to the bridle is of paramount importance. We are looking to gain a blend of influence between the Poll area and the side of the head, without engaging the very sensitive mouth.
CLUB NATURALLY CLASSICAL
This is your club, where I share our horses and training to help you understand more about breath-heart-energy and its power to transform within classical training, as revealed to me by my iconic Spanish stallion Delfin.
As a member, you will have access to an extensive library of videos that offer a full programme of training with your relationship at its heart.
I can offer you personal coaching from your own videos - please contact me for more information.
When we build a foundation of trust from the ground, we connect more deeply to natural herd language.
Through liberty connection, we can communicate the powerful vibes of our breathing, emotions and intention without the need for strong aids – just subtle changes.
This relationship of fun and friendship can then be translated between horse and rider.
No gadgets, only more relaxed and empathic riding, built upon a true foundation of mutual love fun and trust.
STOP PRESS… latest video now out
We’re back filming and over the moon to be doing so. The first of our new videos is an introduction to Maestu my beautiful Pure Bred Spanish stallion and his rehabilitation. Maestu has been a precious part of our family now for over 20 years.
In future videos, we will use different exercises to show how to build physical capability with confidence and trust between horse and rider. Join Club Naturally Classical to see the video and find out more.
MY BOOKS
I have published three books to share my own progressive journey and holistic approach
A SPIRITUAL PATH FOR THE CLASSICAL RIDER
A spiritual heart connection through subtle breath energy awareness can build empathy and empowerment to transform your riding and your relationship with your horse. Enjoy heartfelt studies by students who embraced the potency of breath-heart-energy awareness.
BREATHE LIFE INTO YOUR RIDING
This book will empower trainers, teachers and riders of all disciplines to connect with the horse and build a relationship built on trust and understanding.
The book looks in depth at communication based on breath-heart-energy awareness.
RIDE FROM THE HEART
Wherever you are within your level of training, this book will help to enhance and enrich your relationship with your horse. It explores the art of communication between horse and rider, exploring the art of communication between horse and rider within a logical progression of Classical Training.
JOIN ME ON FACEBOOK
This is an invitation to join my Naturally Classical Facebook Group, it’s a private group and a hub of educational information, inspiration and training tips. My desire is to encourage, advise and support a deeper emotional connection between horse and rider through breathing - and an understanding of the potency of our heart energy field. My passion is to support riders/teachers, trainers who are reaching out for more understanding and to support a truly holistic approach within training. I am also happy to offer advice to encourage bitless riding within Classical Training.
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