lynley@balanceandawareness.com
Discover the Joy of Listening to Your Horses Whispers
Simple Exercises + Methodical Approach = Dream Partnership
Creating a Deeper Relationship of Oneness
with Your Horse Doesn’t Have to Be Hard!
Simple Exercises + Methodical Approach = Dream Partnership
Creating a Deeper Relationship of Oneness with Your Horse Doesn’t Have to Be Hard!
Don’t Settle for Disharmony and Struggle
Your horse doesn’t value you
You feel like your horse isn’t a happy or willing partner and you’re afraid your behavior doesn’t allow him to trust you.
You are stuck
You feel like, no matter how hard you try, you don’t improve and there is little to no progress. You have a nagging feeling that your inconsistent behavior confuses your horse.
You don’t have control
You feel like your horse doesn’t listen or fights with you no matter what you ask and that doesn’t make either one of you feel safe.
Instead Build Your Dream Partnership
Simple exercises that build oneness
Building a connection of mind, body, and spirit through a Vaquero-inspired approach not only creates oneness with you, but it makes him more confident too!
Measure your success
Understand each stage of your training. Know when it’s the right time to ask for more, which keeps both of you enjoying the journey to oneness!
Control through trust
Learn how to establish respectful boundaries through groundwork so that your horse relaxes and becomes safer to handle and ride.
Don’t Settle for Disharmony and Struggle
Your horse doesn’t value you
You feel like your horse isn’t a happy or willing partner and you’re afraid your behavior doesn’t allow him to trust you.
You are stuck
You feel like, no matter how hard you try, you don’t improve and there is little to no progress. You have a nagging feeling that your inconsistent behavior confuses your horse.
You don’t have control
You feel like your horse doesn’t listen or fights with you no matter what you ask and that doesn’t make either one of you feel safe.
Instead Build Your Dream Partnership
Simple exercises that build oneness
Building a connection of mind, body, and spirit through a Vaquero-inspired approach not only creates oneness with you, but it makes him more confident too!
Measure your success
Understand each stage of your training. Know when it’s the right time to ask for more, which keeps both of you enjoying the journey to oneness!
Control through trust
Learn how to establish respectful boundaries through groundwork so that your horse relaxes and becomes safer to handle and ride.
The Art of Grounding
Creates a mentally & physically balanced horse
Groundwork - establishes boundaries for safety and prepares your horse for upcoming phases
Lunging - develops a confident developing athletic horse
In-hand - creates oneness on the ground for a happy, healthy horse under saddle
The Process of Riding
Develops a healthier, stronger, correct foundation for horse and rider
Freedom - develops a fluid, forward, willing horse and rider
Fluidness - establishes lateral work in balance
Strength & Grace - creates a strong, confident, and graceful partnership ready for more advanced goals
The Masterpiece
Refines communication and skills of horse and rider
Secret Language of the Hackamore - ability to go softly and responsively without a bit and perform whatever movements are asked of him
Communion of the Two-Rein Horse - refinement of energy for effortless communication between horse and rider
Centaurian Bridle Horse - artistic mastery with freedom and balance
You Want A Special Bond, but feel like your horse…
… is more interested in eating than walking – dragging you around to every blade of grass – or stepping on your feet.
… will never stand quietly at the mounting block or go to the “scary” side of the arena.
… ‘fights’ you every time you ask him to do something and it doesn’t matter if you’re on the ground or in the saddle.
… is only happy to see you when you are feeding treats! You wonder “Does he even like me?”
… won’t make any progress! You’ve changed goals, you’ve changed trainers, you’ve read everything you can find – but still no progress.
Simple Exercises to Create a Safer, Trusting, and More Mutually Fulfilling Partnership.
Learn how to establish respectful boundaries through groundwork so that your horse becomes happier and easier and safer to handle.
Understand the stages of your journey. Know where you’re going and take as much time as your horse needs. You have a plan with measurable progress!
Feel safer as you learn awareness and how to best communicate so that you can enjoy your time together.
Learn that confidence and control don’t come from bits and tack, but can be established through proven exercises and improved skills.
Discover your own language with your horse while engaging in exercises that also build mutual value and trust.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Here are a few questions I’m often asked to explain. Please feel free to reach out if you have others!
What is Vaquero?
Vaqueros, the Spanish word for cowboys, use training methods that are based on centuries-old traditions and emphasize the quality of the outcome.
The Vaquero method prides itself on horses that are soft in their mind and body, manoeuvrable, and responsive to only minimal aids from the rider. It is celebrated for creating both unity and harmony between horse and rider.
Can I do this if I don’t ride Vaquero or Dressage?
The foundation you will build with your horse using the Balance & Awareness approach is not specific to any one riding discipline. While this training may appeal to Vaquero and Classical Dressage riders, the type of saddle you ride is not a factor in determining your success.
How long will it take?
Every journey is different and you won’t ever want to go faster than your horse can accept. Moving quickly will not achieve optimal results. We know you’ll want to put your horse’s well-being before all else. Once you see your horse have small successes, we believe you’ll find incredible enjoyment in the process and time spent with your horse - not just the outcome.
HOW TO GET STARTED
01
Contact us.
Fill out the form or email me explaining your situation and any issues you’re having with your horse. I’ll get back to you within 2 business days with a recommendation.
02
Let's Collaborate.
We will decide the best way to address your situation. I offer a variety of services including in-person training and clinics, online private coaching, and online courses. You’ll put the plan into place with my help and support.
03
Celebrate!
You’ll work hard at your horse’s pace doing exercises that build trust, confidence, and ultimately oneness in your relationship. It’s a process that can take years to establish with many successes along the way!
HOW TO GET STARTED
01
Contact us.
Fill out the form or email me explaining your situation and any issues you’re having with your horse. I’ll get back to you within 2 business days with a recommendation.
02
Together
we will decide the best way to address your situation. I offer a variety of services including in-person training and clinics, online private coaching, and a membership program. You’ll put the plan into place with my help and support.
03
Celebrate!
You’ll work hard at your horse’s pace doing exercises that build trust, confidence, and ultimately oneness in your relationship. It’s a process that can take years to establish with many successes along the way!
Join My 5-Day "Polite Leading" Challenge
Build on the clear boundaries you and your horse need to feel safe with each other in all circumstances
Your horse will become more interested in you and the process will create the bridge between the ground and riding.
You will learn how holding the lead in a particular way, reduces a brace or blocking feel
You will feel the dance forming between you both
Your Awareness and Observation Skills will improve
The source of handling and riding issues can be alleviated through
Leading with Connection
TESTIMONIALS
Aggressive Young Horse Transforms with Owner into a Happy, Confident Team
I have been attending private clinics with Lynley for the past 2 years. I arrived with a new, young horse with quite a few issues and who was at times very aggressive. Having not ridden for a few years, I was out of my depth.
We are now a happy, confident team and every day I am excited to work with my horse.
She is an incredible teacher and coach, creating space (for) your awareness and observation skills to really develop, to really see your horse and empowering you to find ways to help your horse and deepen your partnership.
Lynley is kind, calm, intuitive and incredibly knowledgeable. She has given me the confidence and skills to trust myself. I’m now so excited about my horse journey, I only wish I’d found her earlier.
H McA, South Island, New Zealand
Customer
Supportive and Patient with Long-lasting Impact
I have loved having lessons with Lynley – every time she has helped both my horse August, and myself work on what we need in order to continue our journey together – she is so supportive and patient with us both.
I have enjoyed attending her Balance & Awareness workshops – I have learnt so much about myself – and how this has, and does continue to impact on how I interact with my horse (and the results we may or may not be achieving together.)
Her teaching style is unique and has been perfect for us.
Lynley is hands down the best instructor I have ever learned from.
Sue
Customer
A Hormanship Journey of Self-discovery and Growth
Lynley is hands down the best instructor I have ever learned from. She has this great ability to work with what is in front of her, no matter what the level, ability, age or discipline.
I love how she puts the horse first, and teaches us about communication, connection and awareness with our horses AND ourselves! I have learnt a lot about exercises to help my horse become more supple, relaxed and responsive.
This is a continuous, exciting journey and I always look forward to my lessons with Lynley.
She is always positive, has a great sense of humour, and has this innate ability to know how far to extend me and my horses so that we continue to grow. This also encourages self-reflection and searching for answers within myself which is such an important part of this journey.
If you get the chance to do a camp at Lynley’s place in the Wairarapa, go for it!! It’s a great way to have concentrated time with your horse with great people and a beautiful farm. Lynley you rock!!
Kelly Henry
Herd by Horses Equine Specialist
EAGALA Certified Professional
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