No, but really. Let us share with you all the ways we have put in place to support you from afar.
We like to organize theme-specific lectures (ending with Q&As) on Zoom for all of those horsepeople interested in making their horse’s life – living environment, training, enrichment, adventures – species-appropriate, empowering and fulfilling.
We go to great lengths to constantly stay in the loop with the latest science regarding movement, horse health, species-appropriate management, the art of learning and more, and we balance science with feel and experience.
PASSIONATE MOVEMENT AT LIBERTY
Recorded!
Learn how to inspire your horse to move passionately with you, from the ground or in the saddle, no matter how stuck, "lazy", stiff or reactive they might be to begin with!
SELF-FARRIERING
Date TBD
Come and learn how to introduce (or re-introduce) trimming to your horse so that it will become their favorite trick - beyond consensual, meaning THEIR idea, even!
CONSENSUAL RIDING
Date TBD
This is where we explore how to roll consent into your riding protocols...on your side AND your horse's! Consent is paramount for such an intimate activity to be even remotely considered as pleasant for the horse. On the other hand, it is necessary that they have your consent to move or stop in circumstances where sudden initiatives could be unsafe!
INSPIRE YOUR HORSE TO RELAX AND LIFT THEIR TOPLINE
...FOR FUN, GUILT-FREE RIDING"
Learn how to encourage your horse to lift their topline in a relaxed manner, making the transition from ground to saddle seamless and stress-free. These techniques aim to create a smoother ride, where your horse feels empowered and eager to engage.
BEFORE
AFTER
Giorgia's mustang mare's transformation through the techniques we teach in our mini-course.
We just published this gem 😍!
THE RIDING PREP PLAYGROUND...
...GET YOUR HORSE FIT FOR RIDING THROUGH SCIENCE-BACKED PLAY"
Learn how to get your horse strong, agile, mobile and stable towards fun, guilt-free riding that adds to their physical, mental and emotional health, and that deposits giggles, passion and shared goals in your relationship bank account.
Marigold's transformation after a few months of Rehab & Riding Prep Playground. In her case, it was rehab - we're not sure if she's ever going to be able to sustain riding given her bone conditions.
And although there's always room for growth, significant progress has been made towards Marigold feeling at home in her own body, and experiencing self-efficacy 🥹
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Your horse constantly slips out from under you like a bar of wet soap.
You've tried everything, yet when your horse does manage to lift their topline, it's a "fake" lift. It's tense, it's unrideable. It feels like a pogo stick ride.
Every whoa feels like a Herculean tug-of-war and it might or might not happen five slogged-through-mud-like steps later
Your horse had a long break and you're eager to ride again...but all the topline enhancing techniques you know take forever. Someone please buy me a magic wand!!
TESTIMONIALS
I’ve had the pleasure of working with the Hatha Equus team now for almost 4 years. I have had ups and downs in my journey with my boy Boone and they always hold the space for the frustrating times while also offering me the hope and encouragement
that things will improve.
I always feels “safe” with them and feel seen for who I am, who my horse is and who we are together. This is such a relief! I also always feel welcomed into whichever playground/class that I join. This definitely evokes feelings of
connectedness, inclusion, and relaxation for me.
I trust that because Hatha Equus is a team of creatives taking on each of us as unique individuals, Boone and I will be cared for regardless of what saddle we have on or what modality we opt to focus on during class. As someone who can have anxiety this removes that from the equation and allows me to focus on learning, improving my relationship and connection with Boone, and finding news ways to inspire him to move, ha!
Marianne Mallonee
Horse Owner
I have been working with both Giorgia and Elizabeth with my mare Lacy who had significant behavioral issues. We worked as a team to problem solve and in the spirit of helping Lacy find her strengths and feel less separation anxiety.
I love the Positive Reinforcement and Intrinsic Motivation work as ways to establish and improve my connection with Lacy.
Thank you so much for your kind help!
Catherine Mathon
Horse owner, Equine Guided Therapist
I never worked with horses, ever, and when I found Hatha Equus I was afraid to even pick up their hooves. Now I feel very confident, calm and relaxed around them and I can't imagine my life without horses.
I am in my 50s so it's been a very exciting and fun adventure, truly.
Giorgia and Elizabeth have taught me so much and I feel like I could handle most situations. They also created a wonderful Community at Wildsong Ranch: it feels like my home.
Liberty was so fun right of the bat!
As an older adult, I appreciated the groundwork before riding. I felt more comfortable having already an understanding about how to be watchful, mindful, paying attention.
I remember Giorgia saying: turn around! There’s a horse behind you! Now I have 360 vision, I became a radar.
Lisa Stone
Happy horse leaser and body worker