Hatha Equus
Co-Creational Horsemanship
Hatha Equus
Co-Creational Horsemanship
ONLINE MINI-COURSE
3 SIMPLE TECHNIQUES to
inspire your horse
to relax and lift their topline
for fun, guilt-free riding / rehab
DISCOUNTED OFFER OF $74 $47!
ONLINE MINI-COURSE
3 SIMPLE TECHNIQUES to
inspire your horse
to relax and lift their topline
for fun, guilt-free riding / rehab
DISCOUNTED OFFER OF $74 $47!
BEFORE
Our student Clarissa and her rescue horse Kikkoman
AFTER
IF YOU ARE A:
Caring Horse Owner
whose rescue 'doesn't quite look/feel right'
in the process of rehabbing your horse from an injury
whose new horse is nothing like they were advertised
who are starting/restarting your horse under saddle
IF YOU ARE A:
Caring Horse Owner
whose rescue 'doesn't quite look/feel right'
in the process of rehabbing your horse from an injury
whose new horse is nothing like they were advertised
who are starting/restarting your horse under saddle
And You Might be Dealing With...
your horse running through the aids
mild-to-strong objections to being ridden
an un-postable, pogo-stick-like trot
a very complex rescue/rehab case
and/or your horse looks like this:
And You Might be Dealing With...
your horse running through the aids
mild-to-strong objections to being ridden
an un-postable, pogo-stick-like trot
a very complex rescue/rehab case
and/or your horse looks like this:
THEN YOU PROBABLY KNOW THAT...
An already hollow back will only get hollower with added weight.
A hollow back can lead to serious spine issues, like kissing spine.
A hollow spine compresses nerves, causing excruciating pain all over.
Pain leads to stress, and stress messes with gut health
Prolonged pain and stress mean your horse’s life and happiness are drastically shortened
BONUS (selfish 🤪) reason:
𝗥𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝗤𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆:
A hollow-backed ride feels like driving over speed bumps. It’s uncomfortable and jittery
An already hollow back will only get hollower with added weight.
A hollow back can lead to serious spine issues, like kissing spine.
A hollow spine compresses nerves, causing excruciating pain all over.
Pain leads to stress, and stress messes with gut health
Prolonged pain and stress mean your horse’s life and happiness are drastically shortened
BONUS (selfish 🤪) reason:
𝗥𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝗤𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆:
A hollow-backed ride feels like driving over speed bumps. It’s uncomfortable and jittery
And If You Are Sick of...
vets writing everything off as 'behavioral'
trainers trying to get results (at all costs) without understanding the cause
spurs, whips, nosebands, bits...and dogma!!
longeing and pole-work. Not only boring. THEY. DON'T. WORK!!!!!
THEN YOU'LL LIKELY BENEFIT FROM:
And If You Are Sick of...
vets writing everything off as 'behavioral'
trainers trying to get results (at all costs) without understanding the cause
spurs, whips, nosebands, bits...and dogma!!
longeing and pole-work. Not only boring. THEY. DON'T. WORK!!!!!
THEN YOU'LL LIKELY BENEFIT FROM:
ONLINE MINI-COURSE
3 SIMPLE TECHNIQUES to
inspire your horse
to relax and lift their topline
for fun, guilt-free riding / rehab
DISCOUNTED OFFER OF $74 $47!
LIKE OUR STUDENT'S HORSE ASMAR:
LIKE OUR STUDENT'S HORSE ASMAR:
WHAT'S INCLUDED IN THE MINI-COURSE
Module 1
Anatomy
Learn to recognize the signs of a relaxed and lifted topline, and its implications on the horse's physiological health and ability to lift weights (human or not).
Module 2
Pathologies & Science
Deepen your understanding of the two main dysfunctions inversion can cause, and how they affect the horse's body and riding biomechanics.
Discover the most efficient tactics to motor learning and self-carriage!
Module 3
Topline Lifting Technique #1
Our first topline-lifting technique: Downward Facing Horse, explained and demonstrated with a horse who has never done it before.
Module 4
Topline Lifting Technique #2
Enter the backstage of our second topline-lifting technique: crunches. See it in action with an unedited demo of Hatha Equus training a horse who has never done it before.
Module 5
Topline Lifting Technique #3
Experience our third topline-lifting technique from the perspective of a horse who is learning it for the first time. In this unedited training session, you will discover:
the first steps to teaching it,
dos and dont's
a few troubleshooting strategies.
Module 6
Assessment
It's likely that you are here because you have riding or rehab goals with your horse. So, how long should you do these exercises before your horse is physically strong (enough to be started/re-started under saddle)? Find the answers in this module.
Module 4
Topline Lifting Technique #2
Enter the backstage of our second topline-lifting technique: crunches. See it in action with an unedited demo of Hatha Equus training a horse who has never done it before.
Module 5
Topline Lifting Technique #3
Experience our third topline-lifting technique from the perspective of a horse who is learning it for the first time. In this unedited training session, you will discover:
the first steps to teaching it,
dos and dont's
a few troubleshooting strategies.
Module 6
Assessment
It's likely that you are here because you have riding or rehab goals with your horse. So, how long should you do these exercises before your horse is physically strong (enough to be started/re-started under saddle)? Find the answers in this module.
UNLOCK EXCLUSIVE BONUSES AS YOU ACCESS THE MINI-COURSE!
Bonus ONE
Zoom Q&A with Hatha Equus!
Join a group Q&A session where you can ask us anything - from tackling tricky trots to Giorgia’s secret home-made nutella recipe (🤔).
Bonus ONE
Zoom Q&A with Hatha Equus!
Join a group Q&A session where you can ask us anything - from tackling tricky trots to Giorgia’s secret home-made nutella recipe (🤔).
Bonus TWO
Access to Our Fb Inner Circle
Upon enrolling, you will be invited to our Fb Inner Circle Group, where you can share successes, questions, vulnerable moments and more with other Hatha Equus students from all over the world!
Bonus TWO
Access to Our Fb Inner Circle
Upon enrolling, you will be invited to our Fb Inner Circle Group, where you can share successes, questions, vulnerable moments and more with other Hatha Equus students from all over the world!
Bonus THREE
Comprehensive Mini-Course Companion Guide
Enhance your learning experience with a downloadable PDF that encapsulates the webinar's content. This valuable resource allows you to revisit the transformative techniques and insights at your pace, ensuring you fully grasp and apply the principles of collaborative topline engagement.
Bonus THREE
Comprehensive Mini-Course Companion Guide
Enhance your learning experience with a downloadable PDF that encapsulates the webinar's content. This valuable resource allows you to revisit the transformative techniques and insights at your pace, ensuring you fully grasp and apply the principles of collaborative topline engagement.
Bonus THREE
Giorgia's Secret Keto Nutella Recipe
We got you 😂 No I mean, the recipe does exist and we're more than happy to share it, but this was just a joke, in typical Hatha Equus Hakuna Matata style. I guess we could say that the third bonus is...high probability of lots of giggles throughout the process? 🤷🏼♀️🕺🏻
Bonus THREE
Giorgia's Secret Keto Nutella Recipe
We got you 😂 No I mean, the recipe does exist and we're more than happy to share it, but this was just a joke, in typical Hatha Equus Hakuna Matata style. I guess we could say that the third bonus is...high probability of lots of giggles throughout the process? 🤷🏼♀️🕺🏻
DISCOUNTED OFFER OF $74 $47!
MYTH BUSTING TIME!
And If You Are Thinking...
"I don't need any other topline-lifting technique: I have a bit and I can shorten my reins: done deal!"
"Horses literally exist to be ridden, so I don't need to teach my horse anything: they already know how!"
"Meh, I'll just put enough time in the saddle: with miles and miles under their belt, my horse will definitely be fit to carry human weights!"
...Then It's Time to Bust Some Myths!
BEFORE
Our student's horse Thunder at a clinic, 10 minutes after having introduced our third topline lifting technique 🥹😍
AFTER
MYTH BUSTING TIME!
And If You Are Thinking...
"I don't need any other topline-lifting technique: I have a bit and I can shorten my reins: done deal!"
"Horses literally exist to be ridden, so I don't need to teach my horse anything: they already know how!"
"Meh, I'll just put enough time in the saddle: with miles and miles under their belt, my horse will definitely be fit to carry human weights!"
...Then It's Time to Bust Some Myths!
BEFORE
Our student's horse Thunder at a clinic, 10 minutes after having introduced our third topline lifting technique 🥹😍
AFTER
MEET THE INSTRUCTORS
Elizabeth Riecks
Dressage for Strength & Rehab Specialist
↑↑↑ Click on the image to hear about Elizabeth's Journey
Giorgia Ghizzoni
Equine Fitness &
Rehab Specialist
↑↑↑ Click on the image to hear about Giorgia's Journey
Hatha Equus
The Home of Co-Creational Horsemanship
BEFORE
AFTER
Giorgia's mustang mare Sombra before and after the 3 Topline Engagement techniques you'll learn in this free video training.
WHAT YOU'LL DISCOVER
Understand how to prepare your horse for weight carrying in a way that promotes comfort and longevity.
Explore targeted strategies to enhance your horse's topline engagement.
Foster a collaborative environment that nurtures trust and understanding between you and your horse.
Empower your horse to maintain posture and balance effortlessly.
Three fun grounded exercises to begin mastering the art of self-carriage.
How emotions, liberty, autonomy and play influence each other, resulting in learning efficiency.
WHAT YOU'LL DISCOVER
Understand how to prepare your horse for weight carrying in a way that promotes comfort and longevity.
Explore targeted strategies to enhance your horse's topline engagement.
Foster a collaborative environment that nurtures trust and understanding between you and your horse.
Empower your horse to maintain posture and balance effortlessly.
Three fun grounded exercises to begin mastering the art of self-carriage.
How emotions, liberty, autonomy and play influence each other, resulting in learning efficiency.
YOU CAN DO THIS!
Goodbye Inversion and Tension,
Hello Balance and Joy!
By applying the insights and techniques shared in this mini-course, you will:
engage the topline in record time
transform your horse's (and your own!) riding experience completely
have some genuine fun (you AND your horse!)
invest in your horse's physical health and ultimately, longevity!
LIKE OUR STUDENT BENNY
BEFORE
AFTER
A LETTER FROM THE HATHA EQUUS PARTNERS
Revitalizing Equine Spirits
Hi, I'm Elizabeth, founder of Hatha Equus. My path through the highest levels of dressage revealed a world of athletic, yet emotionally distant horses, a stark contrast to the vibrant, joyful partners I envisioned. Drawing from this formative, yet challenging experience and my expertise in natural horsemanship and biomechanics, I've developed a compassionate approach that revitalizes the spirit of our equine companions. This guide embodies my journey from observing learned helplessness to fostering lively, willing partnerships, ensuring horses and riders share adventures filled with understanding and delight.
Elizabeth Riecks, Hatha Equus Founder
Giorgia Ghizzoni,
Equine Consent Specialist and
Super-Athlete Coach
Transformed into a Confident Weight-Lifter
Ciao! I'm Giorgia - Equine Consent Specialist and Movement Coach. My journey began in frustration, as my mustang faced perplexing issues: random falls on her knees, a deep aversion to carrying a rider, indifference during liberty, and unpredictable bolting. These challenges propelled me into exploring new communication avenues, far beyond traditional methods. The result? A once insecure horse transformed into a confident weight-lifter, an eager partner in trail adventures, and a creative collaborator in liberty work. Let me share the strategies that not only solved these dangerous problems but also forged a deep, co-creational bond between us.
ONLINE MINI-COURSE
3 SIMPLE TECHNIQUES to
inspire your horse
to relax and lift their topline
for fun, guilt-free riding / rehab
DISCOUNTED OFFER OF $74 $47!
Frequently asked questions
WHEN ARE THE ZOOM CALLS?
Zoom calls are on Wednesdays at 12:30pm MTN time (2:0pm EST). If you can't make them, you can still submit your questions and then watch the recording later!
IS THIS DRESSAGE FRIENDLY?
This is all-disciplines friendly! As our friend, student and colleague Helen Marie Ingersoll puts it: "The practical implementations of Co-Creational Horsemanship are simply limitless. I will use it every day as a dressage trainer, competitor and instructor".
WHAT'S YOUR HORSEMANSHIP BLEND MADE OF?
Most of the tools we use and teach are our own signature techniques, or at least have a Co-Creational spin to them.
They are rooted in positive reinforcement, natural horsemanship, Intrinzen, dressage, yoga, Equine Assisted Learning, energy work, mindfulness, Active Listening Playground, creativity, humility, fun and empathy.
WHAT ARE THE MAIN SCIENCES YOU BASE YOUR WORK ON?
Modern Movement Science (Ecological Dynamics, Constraints Led Approach), Affective Neuroscience, Behaviorism, Stress Science, ExercisePhysiology, Polyvagal Theory.
WHO HAVE YOU STUDIED WITH?
Elizabeth: Ann Gibson, Karen Rohlf, Klaus Hempfling, Lockie Phillips, Will Rogers
Giorgia: Mustang Maddy, Kathy Sierra, various Parelli instructors, Alyssa Aubrey & Gaby Fabian (Equine Assisted Learning), Lockie Phillips, Will Rogers
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