Connection and Confidence Through Working Equitation

"Every Step Becomes a Conversation"

The Art of Balance:

"Where Every Step Becomes a Conversation"

31st May- 2nd June

At Egmont Showgrounds,

Hawera,

South Taranaki

Do you feel like there’s more to horsemanship than mechanics?

Are you longing for a way to ride, and relate with grace, clarity, and conversation?

Do you long for a deeper, more harmonious connection with your horse, where balance isn’t forced, but felt?

Where every obstacle becomes a doorway to trust, clarity, and soulful refinement?

The Art of Balance is an invitation to return to riding with awareness.

To awaken subtlety.

To move with purpose.

And to build a relationship with your horse that feels like a dance, not a drill.

Unlock the Power of Intention and Connection with Your Horse

Step into The Art of Balance, a transformative three-day clinic inspired by the principles of Working Equitation.

This experience blends elegant precision with mindful awareness, both on the ground and in the saddle.

Together, we’ll explore how intention shapes every step, and how refinement begins not with control, but with connection

Whether you’re just starting out with horses or a seasoned veteran, it isn’t easy to understand how to create the partnership you want. Luckily, Lynley has the solution and experience to show you the way.

I finally feel like I can dance with my horse on the ground.

In hand work has never really appealed to me but Lynley combines the perfect mix of technical knowledge, feeling and consideration for both the horse and rider.

Her methods are clear, fun and effective giving both myself and my horse many "Aha" moments with a clear path to continue with at home.

I can't wait for Lynley to return so I can continue my journey with her.

Paulina Mudgway

What’s Included?

Imagine preparing for your clinic experience with expert guidance before you even arrive.

To help you make the most of this transformative opportunity, your clinic package includes The Soulful Start: Pre-Clinic Coaching including A pre-clinic Zoom call alongside the pre-clinic online course and workbook.

These resources ensure you’re fully prepared to dive into this deep immersion experience.

Zoom Call: Setting the Foundation for Success

Discover how to prepare yourself and your horse for the journey ahead.
Learn tips for organising your time, mindset, and energy before the clinic.
Understand how to apply key concepts from the pre-clinic online course.
Participate in a Q&A session to address any initial questions or concerns

Pre-Clinic Online Course & Workbook: Designed to help you gain early momentum, clarity, and confidence, ensuring your readiness for transformative growth

Short video training to introduce key foundational concepts.
Printable workbook to track and process your key takeaways.

During the Clinic: Deep Immersion Experience

Tailored 1:1 Lessons & Intimate Small-Group Sessions: Advanced groundwork, In-Hand, and ridden exercises designed to cultivate subtle, invisible aids and intuitive communication.horsewomen.
Daily Discussions & Integration: Reflect, refine, and deepen your understanding, supported by an engaging community of like-minded

After the Clinic: Continued Support & Growth

Post-Clinic Zoom Q&A Session:
A virtual debrief to share insights, answer lingering questions, and plan your next steps.

This Clinic is Designed for Riders Who:

Are you ready to shift from doing to being?

Want to learn the art of subtle, soulful horsemanship?

Crave refinement without rigidity?

Are curious about Working Equitation as a tool for connection?

Riders who seek a deeper, emotionally fulfilling connection with their horse.

Whether you're a seasoned rider or rediscovering your path, The Art of Balance will meet you exactly where you are.

What We’ll Work On:

In this three-day experience, you and your horse will be guided through a mindful progression that blends classical movement, in-hand refinement, and obstacle work rooted in Working Equitation principles.

Developing physical and emotional balance together

Communicating through subtle, almost invisible cues.

Moving with softness and confidence through obstacles

Deepening your feel, timing, and awareness

Building trust without force, and connection without tension

Each exercise is a conversation. Every moment is a chance to feel more, not do more.

Registration Options and Pricing

Riders:

Includes:

Pre-Clinic Zoom Call.
Pre-Clinic Online Course with videos and workbook.
Daily 1:1 Lessons and Group Sessions.
Post-Clinic Zoom Q&A Follow-up.
3-Day Clinic
$600 (inclusive of GST).
Includes all of the above.

H.I.P. Auditor Packages

3-Day H.I.P. Auditor: $175. (inclusive of GST).
Includes:
Pre-Clinic Zoom Call.
Pre-Clinic Online Course and Workbook.
Post-Clinic Zoom Q&A Follow-up.

Daily Auditors

$50 per day. (inclusive of GST).
Includes:Access to training sessions and off-horse exercises.
Participation in the “Optimizing Your Clinic” Discussion.
Post-Clinic Zoom Q&A Follow-up.

At Egmont Showgrounds,

Hawera,

South Taranaki

31st May - 2nd June

Don’t miss your chance to have the relationship of your dreams.

All disciplines and experience levels of riders (and horses!) are welcome.

TENTATIVE SCHEDULE

Please note: The clinic runs organically, adjusting to the needs of each participant and horse.

Our Days start at 8:00 AM with

The Opening Circle

To set the tone and integrate learning

No pressure. No performance.

Just presence.

This is where transformation begins.

Groundwork & In-Hand Sessions – explore the foundations of subtle, meaningful communication

Ridden Refinement – where elegance and clarity replace force and repetition

Auditor Involvement & Philosophical Q&As – expand your awareness, even if you’re watching

Evening Gatherings – because learning is richer when shared.

For questions or more info about the clinic, please get in touch with Lynley by email

Spots will be limited - Reserve your spot early!

"I am glad to have been part and seen a glimpse of the true art of horsemanship."

"I want to thank you for teaching me.

You are a one-of-a-kind instructor, and your passion and commitment to horses and teaching are to me

what the masters of the past were all about.

I am glad to have been part and seen a glimpse of the true art of horsemanship."

Marion

Clinic F.A.Q.'s

What is the difference between the H.I.P. Auditor and the Daily Auditor?

**H.I.P. Auditors (Horses Important Person): Get the same Pre-Clinic ~ On-Line Course with a Printable Workbook for Journaling and notes, with Self-evaluation forms included.

Also participate in all the Off Horse Exercises, discussions and the Post Clinic Zoom Q&A Session"Evolving with Purpose: Lighting the Path Ahead.”

**Daily Auditors: Get to participate in the Discussions and the Horseless Exercises with the H.I.P Auditors and Rider/Handler Participants. Also come to the Post Clinic Zoom Q&A Session "Evolving with Purpose: Lighting the Path Ahead.”

What disciplines do you work with, English or Western?

The foundation you will build with your horse using the Balance & Awareness approach is not specific to any riding discipline. Each day, we start where your horse and you are today.

Can I bring my horse even if she is not under saddle yet?

Yes, you are most welcome to bring your young horse.

We have a range of exercises that are very beneficial in preparing your young horse for groundwork and advancing Work In-Hand and Ridden work.

My horse and I trail ride on our own and with friends. Will this clinic be valuable to our relationship?

Yes, you are most welcome to bring your young horse.

We have a range of exercises that are very beneficial in preparing your young horse for groundwork and advancing Work In-Hand and Ridden work.

Does it matter if I don't ride competitively?

Will this clinic still benefit me?

No, you definitely don't need to ride competitively.

The focus is on connection and partnership, which is valuable for all equestrians.

What is the format of the Clinic?

*8:00-8:30 am - The Opening Circle, then we start the first morning with Work In-Hand/Groundwork; these are Revolving 1:1 lessons

*Approx - 12:30 pm - Lunch Break and Discission - however we may work through lunch, so make sure you have food and drinks on hand.

*Approx - 1:15 pm we have revolving Small Group Sessions

*Very often in the evenings we have dinner together

*Repeated each day - But we get more in depth as the clinic progresses each day.

**But please remember I run the clinic very organically and work with the horses and people that turn up in our space each day**

For over a decade, my passion has been centered around sharing with, and guiding others towards achieving profound connection, oneness and cultivating more enriching relationships with their horses.

This journey goes beyond riding styles and saddle preferences – it's about fostering a deep bond between horse and human.

Embark on a gentle and transformative journey with my Work In-Hand and Vaquero-inspired lessons.

These sessions not only seek to expand your knowledge but also delicately shape and refine your skills. Together, you and your horse will craft a subtle, soft language, both from the ground and the saddle.

Embracing this sense of oneness opens the door to a more profound and fulfilling relationship, something that may have seemed like a distant dream until now.

Join me in discovering the beauty of connection and understanding that goes beyond your tack.

“I believe your journey starts from wherever you are right now.

It doesn’t matter how old your horse is, what discipline you ride, or where you are in your relationship – my programs build on your experience to refine your ability to understand and speak with your horse.”

Lynley Bolt

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