My books
These books form a progressive trilogy of my journey within classical riding and my holistic approach.
They can all be purchased from my online shop
Ride from the Heart
There are many excellent books that help address the technical goals of dressage but this book can transform your communication with your horse.
I believe that breath-energy awareness is the language of the herd. A logical progression of training, beginning at the stable door, is fully described within these pages.
Ride From the Heart begins by looking at the nature of both human and horse, helping the rider to gain more empathy. I show you how to work with the horse at liberty which is one of the unique hallmarks of my methods. This liberty work underpins the subsequent training, laying the foundation for the rider-horse relationship and further ridden work.
Chapters include the value of correct lungeing and work in hand, in the Classical tradition and the significance of steady lateral exercises in walk is discussed, this being the true foundation for self-carriage, balance and collection.
Throughout the progress of training, breath-energy awareness lies at the heart of communication. In this book, I share evidence from the Institute of HeartMath in California to demonstrate that breath-energy connection with the horse is supported through cutting-edge scientific research.
Breathe Life into your Riding
Transform your riding with inspirational and innovative breathing techniques
Inspired by the connection that breathing techniques can bring, this follow up to ‘Ride From the Heart’ is written to empower trainers, teachers and riders of all disciplines to connect with the horse and build a relationship built on trust and understanding. Breathing techniques facilitate self-control, calmness of mind, stability and energy, thus enhancing balance and harmony within your riding.
In this book, I look at the rider from top to toe and discuss where tension may be carried, providing exercises to release restrictions caused by tension. These help the rider not only to ride in a good posture and balance but also to cultivate a deep sense of connection and feel.
My training methods are designed to advance the athletic ability of the horse whilst cultivating a feeling of confidence, trust and enjoyment for both horse and rider. I’ve included many studies from my clients who have experienced a transformation within their riding by experiencing the depth of communication enhanced by understanding these techniques.
Chapters include:
Breathe the Connection- through loose work
Path to Personal Empowerment
Subtle Energy of Core Breathing
Breathe into Natural Posture
Breathe Harmony into Collection
Here is an extract from the foreword written by Jane Kidd:
“One of my favourite quotes was made by Albert Einstein who said: ‘The intuitive mind is a sacred gift and the rational mind its faithful servant. We have created a society where we honour the servant and have forgotten the gift.’ For me, this book respects what the great man was talking about and we have much to gain from this.
Jenny brings a fresh dimension to training, identifying and using an invisible energy force that enables connection and control of the horse with harmony. That is the forgotten gift that Einstein is talking about.
This is a book that will open a door to another dynamic in dressage.”
A Spiritual Path for the Classical Rider
Where philosophy meets with technique
Foreword by Antonio Borba Monteiro - Master Rider of the Portuguese School of Equestrian Art.
This book looks to nature to offer answers which enhance the true spirit of each horse within training. Learn about core energy and the significance of the psoas muscle – ‘Our Soul Centre’. Read how you can gain alignment, balance and suppleness with innovative yet simple exercises for the horse. Learn how to prepare your horse for bitless riding through the depth of your relationship and important connections from the ground. Enjoy this transforming journey towards joy, lightness and harmony. Explore the significance of breath-heart-energy, a language which is natural for the horse. Build a life-changing awareness for yourself, begin a new journey of profound.
Chapter 1
Let nature become our teacher
I look at the natural world and how it can become our teacher
Enhancing the true nature and spirit of the horse within Training
Chi energy and how we can tap into this universal energy
Chapter 2
Gaining confidence through authenticity
Become your own Master in mind, body and spirit
The Psoas Core muscle and its significance, the muscle of our ‘Soul Centre’
The power of conscious breath connection
Chapter 3
Looking at posture, self-carriage and balance
Yoga style releases and stretching, innovative exercises using poles for natural collection
Chapter 4
Reveal the spirit of the horse in training
Observing behaviour patterns and becoming a listening, natural herd leader
Gain alignment, engagement suppleness and balance with innovative yet simple exercise
Chapter 5
Working with young horses
Structure within training to find empathy with the horse, mentally, physically and spiritually
Diary notes of communication skills, working with a young horse
Chapter 6
The search for lightness and harmony
Achieve a deeper understanding of natural posture sustained by deeper core breathing
The philosophy of Lightness
Thoughts on the Bitless bridle
Staying true to your deepest intuition and understanding how the horse can speak to us