TRANSFORM YOUR HORSEMANSHIP IN 90 DAYS

Communication is a two-way street, with a sender and a receiver. But if one relies on verbal language and the other on non-verbal language, challenges are bound to arise, making problems seem worse than they are. Is there something askew in the bond between you and your horse?  Does it feel like you are not in sync?  Did you try traditional ways, but it didn't work and maybe made things worse? Looking for a more effective, more humane way that fits in your value system?

What is EquineFlow Horsemanship and who is it for?
EquineFlow Horsemanship builds horse-human partnerships based on trust, science & flow. It is an approach that radically optimizes the connection between you and your horse far beyond what happens in the arena. It is a system that sets you and your horse up for an enjoyable life together, with enjoyment being the keyword in all interactions. It helps you achieve your goals and promotes camaraderie that is real, genuine, based on trust, connection and earned-respect.

In EquineFlow horsemanship there is no harsh punishment; only forward thinking problem solving. Behavior (yours or your horse's) isn't labeled as wrong or right, but seen as an attempt to communicate. You use applied ethology, intuition, body-mechanics, and equine linguistics to translate horse behavior into verbal human language, to develop actionable strategies.  You find solutions that truly work to promote safety,  progress and enjoyment for both you and your horse, within the frame of your ethical feelings regarding horsemanship.

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Carol L. : Trailer Loading And Beyond
"I originally requested Monique's help to be a second set of hands while teaching my horse to load on a trailer. Monique very quickly made me realize that the trailer was not the main issue. She very patiently helped me with teaching my horse to respect and enjoy ground work. I have been able to apply each of her principles to my riding as well as on and off of the horse trailer. I really appreciate her quiet nature and ability to identify when I've reached my limit and step in." Carol L.

Sarah W. : Monique gives us both the confidence we never could grasp amidst our tumultuous competition schedules
I can never give Monique enough credit. She lifted me out of the darkest time in my life, bringing true joy back into my equestrian life. Each lesson teaches me something about myself as well as about my horse. I never expected a riding lesson to incorporate psychological training as well as physical and mental, but now I understand that this strengthening of my own mind as well my horse’s has made all the difference. her instruction made a massive impact in my life. " Sarah W. 

​K.S. : I learned a tremendous amount about the mind of the horse
​"I learned a tremendous amount about the mind of the horse and the horse behavior in a way that we rarely get to hear about in America. I learned to trust myself to remain calm and confident, and teach my horse there is trust. It has made me stronger as an individual and as a trainer / instructor. I gained the insight that horses are horses; their instincts dictate their behavior. We learn to gain trust by becoming part of the herd, not by pushing or forcing them. " K.S.

SIMPLE SOLUTIONS

 Discover how to find simple solutions to solve pervasive challenges. Typically we meet at your farm for the first visit. You explore goals and share what you'd like to get out of our time together. We meet your horse and set a benchmark. We analyze behavior, context, frequency, intensity to understand triggers, causes, roadblocks.

You identify solutions that fit in with your world. Then you test them thoroughly. After each application you thoroughly evaluate what worked, what didn't and what needs to be tweaked. The entire process is calm, positive, productive and focused on confidence building for both you and your horse.

There is no screaming, hitting, or yelling involved. Your horse won't be spun into endless circles or be pulled on a rope halter to teach him 'respect'. We are not grabbing harsher bits, bigger whips or draw reins to silence your horse, nor do we feed it an endless supply of cookies to bribe it into submission.

Instead we look to science to explain behavior. We look at research for proven solutions truly addressing core reasons why your horse behaves in a way you find unsatisfactory. You discover what part of the challenge you face with your horse are 'yours' and what are 'his/hers', and address them accordingly. You learn how to regulate your mind and reawaken confidence to coach your horse toward calm, gentle connection with himself, with you, and with his environment.

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Meghan H. : Always positive, always leads to results. ​Now that I am working with Monique, there has been a drastic change in not only Quint's confidence, but also mine.  I now know how to communicate with him in an effective, yet always positive way that always leads to results!  I cannot thank Monique enough for how much she has changed the relationship that I have with Quint but also how I will forever look at training horses."  Meghan H.

Margaret M. : Monique taught me to listen. "For the first time in years, I am happy when I'm at the barn. I'm happy while I groom and while I longe and feed treats. I'm even happy while I ride, which for a self-critical and unconfident rider is something like a miracle. And I'm happy because my horse is happy. All the years that she was pegged as crazy or moody, she was just trying to tell me something. Monique taught me to listen. Thank you so much for all you have done for my horse and me over the past three years, and for believing in us when everyone else (myself included) had given up. You rock! "   Margaret M. 

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