Conscious Riding Lessons

Riding instruction has modernized. Whether you're experienced or new, embrace the learner-friendly "Ride With Your Mind" method, pioneered by Mary Wanless.

  • rider-biomechanics focused

  • ages 6 and up

  • 60 minutes

  • Private lessons only - no more than one student at a time

  • $150 for the hour

  • Travel fee added if I’m meeting you at your barn

  • Photos and/or videos may be sent to you post-lesson

The rider’s role is to be a framework around the horse, not a load on top of the horse. - Lars Sederholm, International Olympic trainer

Lesson Structure

  • Goal Setting: We'll start by discussing your goals for the lesson.

  • Assessment: For new students, I'll capture a "before" photo/video. For returning students, we'll review key takeaways from previous lessons.

  • Warm-Up and Questions: I'll observe your warm-up and ask questions about your focus, the horse's back shape, your breathing, and pelvic stability.

  • Addressing Issues: If your horse has specific challenges, we'll analyze the underlying causes and work on solutions through demonstration, hands-on guidance, and visual aids.

  • Rider Biomechanics: I'll help you understand how your body influences the horse's movement, using clear explanations and various tools to illustrate key concepts.

  • Lesson Wrap-Up: We'll recap the main points and discuss how to implement the changes in your future rides.

Key Focus

  • Awareness: Recognizing when something feels or looks incorrect.

  • Change: Learning how to adjust your own body to improve the horse's movement.

  • Clarity: Ensuring you understand the concepts and techniques covered in the lesson.

Become a more skillful, kind, and confident rider.

schedule a conscious riding lesson today!