Laura takes great pride in developing all types of equestrians. “I specialize in developing adult riders into confident equestrians”. She draws on her experience as a NCCP Certified Coach, Equestrian Canada Senior Judge and horse owner to provide a safe and supportive environment for riders of all levels.
People come to me and say, “flatwork is too boring. I don’t know what to do”.
Or,
“I’m worried I’m doing it wrong, and I’ll ruin my horse.”
When I was twelve I knew for certain I was going to the olympics.
After all, I did have my own horse and I won a lot of trophies and championships at the local fair.
I rode a lot and jumped over the fences rather than open the gate to leave the paddock.
What happened?
As a young adult, I got a reality check when I left my small town in eastern Canada to train in England. I figured I was still at the top of my riding game but I became more interested in teaching, coaching and developing other riders and horses.
As I pursued my coaching and teaching I trained my eye by going to the best trainers and watching, learning and asking questions.
I could see a trend and a foundation that was required for being an effective balanced rider. I also applied my formal education as an engineer to the science of riding. Figuring out angles, balance and centre of gravity and applying it to rider bio-mechanics.
It became clear to me that people could become more effective with their riding if they understood that how they sat and used their bodies could be a benefit or a hindrance to their horses.
It was one of those light bulb moments.
I wondered why no one had shared this before.
That’s when I started to develop my own systematic training process, developing a plan to bring riders along and blossom into effective, confident riders and trainers of their own horses.
I started developing programs for people who didn’t have their own coach, or couldn’t get a coach in their area. From there I connected with people from all over the world to establish a foundation that some people were missing.The foundation of correct riding and being in balance with their horse.
Equestrian Programs and Lessons
That’s where my program comes in.
You will not be bored.
You WILL be engaged.
You WILL develop your riding skills.
You WILL develop your confidence.
Align riding with your equestrian goals.
Whether you’re a new horse owner
or,
an experienced rider looking to improve your skills,
there is a customized program fitted for your individual needs.
Build a Strong Foundation
Our approach is based on building a strong foundation of knowledge and skills, and we place a strong emphasis on safety and proper technique. You will overcome any fears or apprehensions you may have because you will be taking the correct steps in the right order and we will help you develop the confidence you need to become a confident equestrian.
We also offer a range of clinics and workshops to help you develop your skills and knowledge further. These clinics cover a wide range of skills from basic riding techniques, to advanced in-depth competition “what the judge is looking for” courses.
I am committed to creating a community of riders who share a passion for horses and equestrian sport. Our riders come from all walks of life and we welcome everyone who is interested in learning more about horses and becoming a confident equestrian.
I look forward to helping you achieve your goals and becoming a confident and skilled rider.
Would you like to build your confidence and become a confident, in balance rider?
Book a no obligation session to see if we’re a good fit.