Riding Programs
Integrative Seated Sessions are available for competitive, intermediate, and novice riders. You may ride your horse or lease one of mine.
People learn Kathy’s Mind Body Method techniques when:
- There is a problem or breakdown of communication between rider and horse
- The rider experiences fear or other emotions that block success
- The rider feels disconnected with his/her horse
- The rider has experienced an accident and needs to heal and rebuild confidence
When working with Kathy you may:
- Reach higher levels of harmony, connection and joy with your horse
- Expand awareness of body, mind and spirit in partnership with a horse
- Learn tools and skills to focus your energy and send clear messages to your horse
- Release fears and shift self-sabotaging behaviors or thoughts when riding
- Increase the invisible communications (intuition) from your horse
Sample Story
In 2004 I traveled to Calgary, Canada. I was invited to work with riders using my Mind Body Method (MBM) Coaching process. My host and I were stunned at how quickly the relationship transformed when I coached the rider. In one case a mare had a short stride and seemed blocked in her right front shoulder. She looked very uncomfortable with the rider on her back. The rider complained that she felt a lack of connection with her mare. As I coached the rider through the MBM she released energy locked in her right shoulder from a previous accident she has had with her horse (she had broken her collar bone).
She practiced the MBM tools and then rode her horse around the arena again. Her horse’s stride lengthened and she reported more flow and connection had returned. I could see the change in both of their bodies as they moved with more ease. (You may read the full story in Kathy’s book Hope… through the Heart of Horses due out spring 2009)
The Benefits of working with Kathy:
- Increased confidence and focus
- Higher levels of ‘feel’ with their horse
- Higher levels of abilities (both recreationally and competitive)
- A deeper connection and synchronicity with their horse
- Expanded states of awareness and connection
- Release of old trauma and energy blocks
How did Kathy come to do this work?
Kathy came into this body of work through her own path of healing from an accident with a horse. To become a confident rider she had to learn how to control her mind and emotions as she returned to riding. Through continually practicing her Four Steps to the Present and the MBM she released fears based in the past and was able to move forward with more confidence.
Kathy offers extensive training and experiences in body awareness techniques from her past as a massage therapist and polarity therapist. She is an avid yoga practitioner and her first book was about integrating energy through working with the chakra system. Her eight years as a life coach provides a solid foundation for empowering individuals to move beyond their limitations and blocks to success while integrating mind, body and spirit. To read her story click here.
What happens during a session?
- Several exercises on the ground help the rider to refine their communication skills with their horse
- Processes while mounted help the rider integrate full body and emotional awareness
- Riders learn tools to focus intention and increase confidence
- Advanced levels include the use of subtle body movement and breath when riding
- Worksheets and reading materials are given to support the rider in understanding concepts and practicing tools after the session
*Beginning riders are worked with according to their comfort level. I work slowly and gradually and respect your internal guidance.
Experience an Integrative Seated Session
- Are you ready to experience a deeper relationship and connection to the spirit of a horse?
- Are you ready to release any unconscious blocks to move freely with your horse?
- Are you ready to experience deep communication and connection with a horse?
If you answered ‘yes’ to any of these questions you will benefit from experiencing the Integrative Seated Session.
Call 970-947-9166 (l), 303-545-2555 (c) or email Kathy today to learn more.