Horse Riding Foundation course

Join TC Riding course!

Do you want to become a confident rider?
Breathe - Connect - Ride😀

Do you recognize this:
😟 Your horse gets nervous or scared and you don't know how to handle this
🙄 You lack confidence to go for a relaxed trail ride

😏 You know how to use reins and legs but not how to ride from your seat

Would you like to learn how to:
😀 Ride your horse based on your breathing, energy and seat?
🥰 Feel confident and relaxed in the saddle so you can enjoy your ride ?
🐴 Maybe even take off the bridle and ride with just a neck rope?

Then join the True Connection RIDING course...
...and prepare yourself and your horse for a relaxed ride!

Note: I like to ride with a cavesson/neckrope and a bare backpad, but you can do this course as well when you ride with a bridle and saddle😊. Ride with the tack that makes YOU and your horse feel comfortable!

What is this course about?

Learn to ride based on your breathing, your energy and your seat and become a CONFIDENT RIDER. These are your primary aids that your horse will understand!

Watch this 3-minute video with clips of all modules that will give you an idea of what you will learn in this course!

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Testimonials
Here's what people say about the course

SO many insights on feeling (every) muscle in my own body, feeling my horses movements, connecting on an energy level when sitting on my horse.

Biggest insight is feeling the difference from riding mostly with a physical connection to incorporate the energetic connection/heart connection. I am becoming much more aware of our (my horses and mine) connection at all times, my state of mind & small (and larger) tensions in my own body, and how all of this influences my horses movements at reactions to my signals - influences our connection

Ruth Bahnsen

Denmark

I really love your way of teaching. It’s easy to understand both the way you explain and your videos . As I am Norwegian some time it’s can be difficult to do it in English, but not your course.

And thanks to Jill as well for the amazing filming ! She’s got all the right positions and it’s so easy to see what you do, I’m forever grateful for this 🙏

We are so lucky to have you in our horse world! You are true, honest and preach what you do . Your relationship with horses is amazing! Really gratefull that I came across you many years ago ❤️.

Elisabeth Knudsen

Norway

Lucie teaches in detail, what, why and how. I like this! I enjoy her impromptu videos that show reality. I really liked it when Lucie stood in front of her horse and explained her body movement and what it should look like in the saddle.

I enjoyed the riding course and tips about the knees, and the leg aids while trotting and taking the circle in and out. I feel like I am able to use seat/ leg aids more confidently after watching the riding course. Foxy Sox understood quicker and responded with better understanding to my more confident asking.

Patricia Ann Shay

USA

Breathe - Connect - Ride!
Find a new way of riding

Breathe - Connect - Ride

FIND A NEW WAY!

This is a foundation course in connected riding. When you can ride your horse based on your breathing, seat, posture and energy, you can even take away the reins and ride on just a neck rope!

There will be various exercises in a logical order that will allow you to connect your horse to your breathing and translate everything you learned in the True Connection course from the ground to riding.

You will become more aware of the effect of your body posture and your seat on the movement of your horse. Making the steps bigger or more collected just based on your seat and hip movement is an amazing feeling.

Your horse will become your partner, also under the saddle, connecting to your energy, so you can ride as if you are in a bubble together.

The exercises are SIMPLE! You will become one with your horse, riding together from a calm and connected place.

Details of all 6 modules on how to become a confident rider!
Prepare yourself and your horse for a relaxed ride

Module 1:
Observing and connecting

Prepare yourself and your horse for a relaxed ride! Find out what you can do to tune into your horse so that you can communicate based on your breathing, energy and seat to become more confident and start a relaxed ride TOGETHER!

Self check before mounting
Equipment to use, bareback pad or saddle
Connect your horse to your energy and breathing
Primary and secondary aids, when and how to use
Observe your horse's spine on the circle

Module 2:
Flexion and bending

Why lateral flexion of the poll is essential for a correct bend in the body. What do you need to do in YOUR body to explain correct bending on the circle? What is the effect of your body posture on the movement of your horse? That's what you will learn in this module!

Flexion of the poll and bending in the body
Riding a square, turns and straight lines
Change of direction without using the reins
Make the circle bigger and smaller with correct bend
Use of your body and inside seat bone in the turn

Module 3:
Halt and shift weight

You will learn the preparation steps for collection. You will also learn what you need to do in YOUR body to invite a more forward or more collected movement.

The difference between halt and full stop
How to ask for backwards with your seat and energy
Shifting weight to the hind legs and go forward
Forward and collected walk

Module 4:
Trot and canter transitions

In Module 4 you will learn how to ride the transitions to trot and canter. How do you communicate with your breathing, energy and seat in a way that your horse will understand? How can you follow the movement of your horse in your body?

Walk-trot transitions (from 4 -beat to 2-beat)
Trot-canter transitions (from 2-beat to 3-beat)
Walk-canter transitions (from 4-beat to 3-beat)
Your seat and hip movement in different gaits

Module 5:
Riding with a neck rope

If you can ride based on your breathing, energy and seat, why not take off the reins and ride with just a neck rope? Learn how to ask for turns and bending in the body without reins!

Using your neck rope as indirect rein
Riding with your breathing, energy and seat
Bending and changing directions from your seat
Trot and canter transitions (and back to walk)

Module 6:
First rides with Jajão

Jajão is my new horse from Portugal. He had traumatic experiences with riding (looking at the scars on his body). The gum in his mount was very sensitive due to extensive bit use. He was unbalanced and would just go fast. See how I used the neckrope to prepare him for riding andhow you can do this as well with any horse that is speeding up due to imbalance.

Preparing a trauma horse for riding
Our first rides together

How it works

When you sign up you will get instant access to all modules so you can start immediately and work through the course at your own pace. There is a Facebook group to ask your questions and connect with like spirited people from all over the world.

There are 6 modules and every module has about 5-8 videos. Each video is 5-20 minutes long and there is a section with a downloadable PDF summary of the theory that is covered in that module.

You can learn and study, but the ONLY way to change the way you ride your horse is to become aware of what you are doing and to PRACTICE a new way and DO the exercises!! This is how you build new neuro pathways in your brain.

More Testimonials
Here's what people say about the course

I love True Connection Riding Course! I just wish I had this course many years ago when I started riding. I always wanted to know how to ride from the seat without relying on the reins.

There is so much conflicting information. Thank you Lucie for your fun style and easy explanations. At last I am starting to enjoy riding with a connected seat and in harmony, with relaxation. Highly recommended.

Renate Nelson

Tasmania

Love, love, love the the way you teach the subtleness factor of riding!!!!!! Because really it is about the true connection between me and my horse!

My mare is very good at anticipating, and tends to move her feet when I ask her something that she doesn't quite understand. Working with her in the subtle way presented in the course, especially for flexing and bending, was such a huge light bulb.

Karen Healey

USA

I absolutely am so impressed with this course. Your interaction with your horse is so natural and authentic, and your sincere enjoyment, appreciation and sometimes positive surprise about his reactions are just beautiful.

I know that the energetic preparation will make a huge difference to my riding. Also I look forward to riding with the neck rope to soften my arms and reduce my reliance on the reins.

Anke Lasserre

Australia

Here's what you will get:
Information - Transformation - Community

INFORMATION

You will get instant access to all modules (there are 6 modules). Every module has 5-8 videos per module, to SEE and LISTEN and every module has a PDF summary that you can download and READ whenever you want. I'm leaving nothing out! Giving you an honest view also when things go wrong. Everything you need to know to become a confident rider.

TRANSFORMATION

Information is not enough! For transformation you need to be AWARE and you need to PRACTICE. You need to create new neuro pathways in your brain so every module has homework exercises. You can ask your questions in the Facebook group and get constructive support, post your videos and get honest feedback and there will be Live Q&A sessions to get all your questions answered! You will have 1 year of access to all the videos so you can watch and practice with your horse over and over again. All the PRACTICAL tools to turn information into transformation!

COMMUNITY
You are NOT alone!! A very important part of this course is access to a really supportive community in a closed Facebook group. You will learn from each other through valuable sharing and you will find like-minded and like-spirited horse people from all over the world who are on the same journey. You might even find a new friend in your country!

Note:
Riding horses can be a dangerous activity (I fell off my horse earlier this year and I'm a confident rider!).

My videos are meant for inspiration. I am NOT 'telling' you how to ride. Always be careful and only try new options when you feel safe and you are in a safe environment! Always wear a helmet! When you sign up for this course you acknowledge that you realize horseriding is a dangerous sports and that you can not hold me liable for accidents that happen while following suggestions from this course.

Do you want to become a confident rider?
Prepare yourself and your horse for a relaxed ride!

True Connection RIDING
ONE TIME PAYMENT

€ 497

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I want you to be 100% Happy
If you find within 14 days after signing up that this course is not for you, just let me know.
I will refund you the full amount.

Frequently Asked Question

Here are answers to the questions that I receive most frequently

Is it possible to pay in installments?

Yes, you can choose to pay in 1 payment or in 3 monthly installments

Is there a money back guarantee?

Yes, I want you to be 100% happy so if within 14 days after signing up you find that the course is not for you, you will get your money back.

Do I get access to the whole course at once?

The TC Riding course was designed as a 12-week course. However, some people wanted to go quicker, so I made all modules available upon registration. You can now go through the course at your own pace.

How many modules are there in total?

The course has 6 modules. Every module has 5-8 videos and will include background theory, a PDF with a summary of the videos and homework for you and your horse.

How much time do I need to practice with my horse?

About 2-3 short (20-30 minutes) practice session with your horse each week would be great. It is better to have short sessions more frequently than 1 long session per week.

Do I need to submit any homework?

The ONLY way to change is to practice. In every module you will find exercises that you can do at home. You don’t have to submit anything because it is only for YOU.

Is the information also available in PDF?

Yes, every module has a summary PDF of all the video’s that you can download. It is almost a transcript of what is explained in the video. It's yours to keep forever, so you can always read the theory again and again.

For how long will I have access to the course material?

The course is intended for a 12-week period, but you will have access to all course material for 1 whole year after you signed up, so there is enough time to watch the videos again and practice with your horse. Experience learned that giving life-time access meant that people were NOT practicing, always postponing thinking time to practice would come in the future (and it never came...).

If for a valid reason (eg long term illness) you need longer access, just send me a message and we will figure this out!

Is the course available in other languages?

At this time, the course is only available in English.

Will there be a FB support group, where we can ask questions and post videos?

Yes, there will be a closed FB support group where you will be together with the other course participants. You can ask questions and post videos for feedback. You will find like minded and like spirited people in this group who are all on the same journey and maybe even find a new friend in your country!

Do I need special knowledge before I can start?

The best preparation for this course is the True Connection (groundwork) course, where you learn how to connect your horse to your breathing and how to consciously use your body language and pointing device on the ground. It will make it easier to translate everything from the ground to riding. There are also people who followed this course without the groundwork course, so it is possible.

What certifications do you have?

My toolbox:

Squire in the Academic Art of Riding
Certified Straightness Training Instructor
Certified Centered Riding instructor
Certified Freestyle Instructor
EAD coach (Equine Assisted Development)
Masterson Method Certified Practitioner and Instructor
NLP practitioner
Holistic massage therapist (for humans)
Bio-tensor practitioner
Studying Horse Brain science with Steve Peters

And teaching Balanced Rider & Horse clinics in 13 countries all over the world😊!