Find Balance, Comfort, and Confidence Riding

Improve Your Riding with Simple Weekly Exercises

 

Yes, I want Lifetime Access to the Balanced Riding Course!

Enrollment is CLOSING TONIGHT - Thursday, November 1st at 11:59pm EST

Pay in Full - $997
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Start Today for $97
​Pay in 12 Installments

NEW BONUS  Online Liberty Class

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​Get your virtual seat at the Liberty Class that I'll be teaching here at my farm with the talented Kaitlyn McGarvey.

Improve your riding, boost your confidence, and deepen your connection with your horse, through liberty work. 

​Join in live or watch the recording at your convenience. Get all your questions answered in Q&A time. 

Here's what you will learn in this Bonus Class:

• How to use body posture and body “energy” to communicate with the horse
• Increasing your horse’s focus and attention on you
• Reading the horse’s emotional and physical state
• Learning how to respond when you feel ignored or even threatened by a horse
• How to use pressure without any physical contact
• Catching a difficult horse plus working around other horses in the field
• How your own emotions affect the horse ​

Do you want to enjoy your time with your horse?

Do you want to create a stronger bond with them, and feel comfortable and confident when you ride?

Imagine this – you’re heading to the barn on a Sunday afternoon for a trail ride. You pull in to the dusty barn lane and spot your horse out in the field. She looks up at the sound of the car and starts wandering towards the gate. You bring her in and start tacking up, just enjoying the time together. 

The bridle slips over her ears and you head out the arena to hop on and warm up before hitting the trails. A smile comes across your face as you pick up the trot and your horse takes a nice soft contact. A little extra pressure with the inside leg and she bends onto a circle. You smile again thinking about the last few months and how far your riding has come... maybe you should do that little dressage show next month...

After the warm up, you head out to the fields behind the barn for your trail ride. A few minutes later you spot it, that nice long uphill trail perfect for a canter. You shorten your reins, give your horse a quick pat on the neck and then you're off into the canter... 

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​Hi, I’m Callie, and I would love to become your Online Riding Instructor by inviting you to join me in the Balanced Riding Course! 

If you want to do more in your riding...

If you want a better connection and relationship with your horse...

Perhaps you live in an area where you feel you don’t have access to quality instruction...

Or you have a great local instructor but you want to learn more, to get new perspectives and learn about all the areas of horsemanship that just can’t be covered in a weekly lesson...

Then I’d love to have you join me in the Balanced Riding Course, where you learn to read horses' body language, communicate with your horse in a way they understand based on the science of learning, and where you can build a better connection with your horse.

You will also take your riding to the next level with simple exercises to understand and implement those sometimes vague concepts in riding.

It doesn’t matter if you ride school horses, a friend's horse or your own horse. It also doesn’t matter what discipline you ride or if you are just starting out or getting back into riding. This is the 5th year I’ve offered this course and we have students who do all types of riding and are from all over the world!

You are at the right place, and you may be surprised to know there are many students in our course who I think are a lot like you!

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"I believe in a holistic approach to riding, considering the health and soundness of the horse, the suitability of saddle and tack, and the individuality of each horse and rider. 
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I strive to create a positive learning environment for students and horses, always looking for ways to make learning fun, and incorporate the newest information and research on psychology, behavior, and learning into my teaching and training. ​

It's the interaction and the connection between horse and rider that matters most!"

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​Think of a moment in your riding where everything just felt right...

You may not have even known what you did differently but all of a sudden everything felt great! These moments come at every level, every new skill you challenge yourself with.

In the beginning it may be those few steps of rising trot that seem completely effortless, then it's when you can suddenly feel your horse lift his wither and round under the saddle. It may be that jump where you feel totally solid, or the canter transition that was super light.

What is a moment like this for you?

These moments are what keep us going, keep us working to improve, even through all those times we feel like we’re just fumbling around and thinking “what am I doing, my poor horse!”.

It’s probably why you’re here now, striving to better yourself as a rider!

The truth is it’s easy to get stuck, and the less we have these moments of "yes that was it!" the more quickly we can feel frustrated, defeated, and lose the fun of riding.

This can easily happen when you’re working on your own, but it can happen with an instructor too, even a really good one!

​In my teaching and training, I work with many adult riders who are either just starting out with horses or rode as a kid and are now returning to riding years later, often fulfilling a lifelong dream.

Here are a few phrases I often hear from riders who have felt frustrated or stuck...

​I do believe that a lot of what is taught about riding and training is a little lacking. Riders have a poor understanding of what they are being told to do and why they are doing it.

Also, besides having a preference in our learning style and how we take in information, we will connect to different visuals or explanations, so even with a great instructor at home, a fresh perspective, a new way of describing a concept can be just what you need to have more of those aha moments!

This is why, in the Balanced Riding Course, I explain the mechanics of rider position or how to ride a certain gait or movement, but I also provide exercises to practice and get - and develop - that feel.

I teach not just what to do, but why and how.

Many riders are taught to get on the horse and give the basic cues, but they aren’t given a more complete education on how the horse understands these cues and what to do when inevitably a problem comes up.

Most riding lessons don’t include all the little things, like reading a horse’s body language, catching them in the field, or handling problems on the ground.
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With the Balanced Riding course, I look at rider education in a complete picture, and have created a plan that takes you through each of these areas PLUS provides the big picture and future references for where you can go!

Let’s take a look at that plan… ​​

The Balanced Riding Plan

In the Balanced Riding Course you will go through a journey of getting inside the mind of a horse, then learning how you can work through any behavior problem by teaching your horse something different.
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You will improve your connection with your horse on the ground, working in each of the 3 types of groundwork.

When we start riding, we focus on balance first. You'll get back to simply enjoying the movement of your horse and feeling how you can move effortlessly with them.

Then we improve your aids – your way of communicating with your horse while riding – so that your horse can be light and responsive. We work up through all three of the riding gaits, posting and sitting the trot without bouncing, and riding the canter with ease.

​Now that you are balanced and stable, we’ll add finesse to your ride, teaching your horse to stretch his neck, lift his back, and become soft and supple.

Finally, you will level up all areas of your riding, through increasing your horse’s strength with dressage movements, to jumping in total balance, and hitting the trails, confident in your abilities to handle obstacles or spooks.  

“I can't begin to express how this course has changed my world in horses…”  ~  Rosanne Wellmaker

“... I am loving this course! You are truly an inspirational educator…”  ~  Mary Beth

“ … any lesson online that offers many aha moments is worth its weight in gold!”  ~  Linda C

“...Your way of explaining riding and training is so concise and easy to understand…”  ~  Eileen Shaw

“...Your approach is so positively based and therefore so kind and gentle while still being very effective. You work with the horse and not against him…”  ~  Brooks Debra Conforti

How Does the Course Work?

Go at Your Own Pace

​​When you join the Balanced Riding Course, you’re in for life. There is no expiration date, and your access to the videos will never go away. 

Learn in Different Ways

​Videos, a Complete Workbook, Audio Lessons, Weekly Calls, and even an optional In Person Event, so you can learn… however you learn best! 

Practice & Implement

Weekly assignments help you know exactly what to practice, so you never have to wonder, "what do I do now?".

​We will work through this Course together with a series of core "lessons".  Each of these lessons contains a series of videos that progressively build your understanding of and practice in, the concepts of that section.

There are several hours of video within each lesson, plus short "Key Points" takeaway sections, so you can work at your own pace and still keep up with the progression of the Course!

PLUS you will get personal support and coaching from me throughout the Course with Live Q&A's, Video Coaching and Lesson Conversations!

Here's a summary of the Lessons...

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​Lesson 1  Think Like a Horse

Have you ever felt completely confused by a horse – why does he act like this? Why won’t he just do what I am asking? Why does he do this for other people and not me? Or what about different training methods… which one should I follow, if any?
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In Lesson 1, you will be empowered with a deep understanding of the psychology of the horse, and the science of training. You will be able to identify what is causing certain problems with your horse, and how to work through them.

• Learn about equine behavior and finally understand why horses act the way they do, what motivates them, and what behaviors are instinctual or learned.
• Learn the differences between natural horsemanship, traditional training, and modern approaches to horse training.
• Find a way to work through any training problem, using my 6-step Problem Solver Checklist
• Learn the language of training and discover how to tell your horse exactly what you want.
• Discover the truth behind punishments or "corrections" and when they should be used.

​Lesson 2  Having Fun on the Ground

In this second lesson, we are going to be focusing on everything that we do with our horses on the ground. Many riding issues can be helped or resolved on the ground, and for those new to horses, the ground can be a safer place to become accustomed to reading horses and anticipating what they might do next. 

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• Learn the 3 ways we can work with horses from the ground
• Learn to read a horse's body language
• Find out how to lunge a horse correctly and with a purpose
• Discover simple in-hand exercises to improve your horse’s bending and suppleness
• Have fun with your horse trying new “games” – trained through clicker training

​Lesson 3  Follow the Movement

In this lesson we begin riding by covering the principles of riding that remain regardless of discipline.

​We start at the beginning, finding our alignment in the saddle. Then I will show you how to use the different riding aids to communicate with the horse, and not just your legs or your hands on the reins, but what to do with your body and seat to find those tiny, imperceivable cues that look invisible to anyone watching.

• How to ride the walk, trot, and canter so you can stay balanced and not feel "bouncy" or unsteady. We will study the horse's movement to better understand how we need ride, especially at the canter
• Handling the reins and understanding how to use them on different horses. I will answer questions such as "how short should my reins be?" and "what is the difference between an outside and inside rein?"
• Discover what the elite in almost every riding discipline have in common, and how you can implement that in your own riding

​Lesson 4  Go, Stop & Turn

In this lesson we will be advancing your riding, working through how we influence the speed and direction of the horse without tensing or losing balance, as well as how to ride the basic three gaits of walk, trot, and canter. 

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• Ride a half halt that really works
• Make your transitions smooth and effortless
• Learn the sequence of steering so you can be softer with your reins
• Get "good hands" on the reins so your horse knows what you want and you can avoid pulling or hitting their mouth accidentally
• Complete exercises so you truly feel your best balanced position in the saddle
• Allow your horse to move freely with improved bio-mechanics

​Lesson 5  Finessing the Ride

​In this lesson, we begin paying more attention to our horse’s movement and how we can improve their movement, helping them to become stronger, more balanced, and more athletic.

​We will also be considering many common problems under saddle and discussing specific solutions to help with these problems. 

• How to get your horse to stretch and use his back
• Understand concepts such as collection and bending - a straightforward explanation for any level of rider
• Teach your horse the difference between going faster and taking longer steps
• How to start lateral work - learn the difference between a shoulders in, a leg yield, and a sidepass, and why they are all important
• Learn how to solve common riding problems, like going too slow or too fast, bucking, rearing and going "hollow"

​Lesson 6  Leveling Up

In Lesson 6, we level up – studying the basic movements in dressage, learning the fundamentals of jumping, and getting out on the trail, ready to handle even challenging riding situations. 

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• Jumping exercises for you and your horse, even if you’ve never jumped before
• How to practice two point so you don't need to "hang on" to the neck or the mane when your horse jumps
• How to apply your riding skills on a trail ride - what's different on the trail and what to look out for
• Learn the basic dressage movements, what they are, how we ride them, and what they do for the horse

Want Help When You're Actually Out Riding?

Do you ever run out of ideas on what to do when you ride? Wish I could be right there giving you a lesson?

Well, I almost can… with six “Along for the Ride” Audio Lessons, I will be right there with you giving you new riding exercises to try and coaching you through the common pitfalls. 

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​Do You Struggle Applying Concepts to Your Own Horse?

Go through each lesson in your personal workbook, answering questions about you and your horse, and recording your thoughts and ideas while you are in the moment.

​The workbook reinforces your learning by having an easy to access manual to follow along with during the course videos and to refer back to.

Complete the checklist of assignments for each lesson to practice exactly what you need to move forward. 

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​Love Asking Questions?

Well we love answering them!  Every week we have a Q&A session where you can call in with your questions and get help from me with any challenges you're facing.

​Can't make the Q&A Live? No problem! Send in early questions and watch the recording.

You're also welcome to post questions and share your experiences in the lesson comments or in our private CRK Training Course Members Facebook Group.

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Want Personal Feedback & Coaching?

No problem! That's included too. Send in a video for each of the six lessons and I'll give you personal help on your riding!  

The Balanced Riding Course is the only place where I offer video coaching. 

​PLUS call in to the Q&A sessions each week to get ideas, suggestions, and your questions answered! 

Can't wait until the Q&A? No problem, just drop your questions into the lesson comments so you can keep making progress.

Messages from Students...
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Challenges equal opportunities

Just go for it!

Practice not perfection

Riding after a fall

The foundation of riding

A teacher you connect with

Bonus Mini Courses included FREE! ​

Getting the Most Out of Your Riding Lessons

​I just take weekly lessons, and I don’t own a horse… 

​No problem, when you join BRC, you’ll also get my Mini Course Getting the Most Out of Your Riding Lessons.

In this Mini Course we cover how to handle common lesson horse behavior, how to communicate with your riding instructor, tips for riding in groups and more! 

Getting Started with Horses + Horse Care 101

​I’m a beginner…  should I wait until I’m more experienced?

I think new riders need the best instruction. It's a huge advantage to learn the correct way the first time and create good habits right from the start.

​The Balanced Riding Course is excellent for new riders, and just to make sure we’ve covered even the smallest details for you, I’ve included my Getting Started with Horses and Horse Care 101 courses.

You also Get 12 Months in Training Journals FREE! 

Want to see examples of what you learn about training in the Balanced Riding Course with real horses? This is exactly what you get with Training Journals - watch horses in different stages of their training learning and progressing. ($200 value, included for Free)

Also included within Training Journals are numerous Deep Dive Mini Courses, each focusing on a different horse care topic. Not sure what to feed your horse? Have questions about hoof care or choosing the right saddle? You'll find answers and entertainment in Training Journals. 

New videos are posted weekly in Training Journals, so you will have ongoing new resources all year!               

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 Wondering if your question, interest, or issue is covered in Training Journals?

Training Examples
Spooky on the Trail
Hard to Catch
Scared of Fly Spray... very scared
Jumping for the First Time
Learning to Lunge
Bucking 
Refuses to Go Forward
​+ many more! 

Deep Dive Topics
Saddle Fitting
Nutrition
Body Work
Parasite Control
Hoof Care
Managing Arthritis

Types of Horses
Raleigh - Draft Cross... scared of everything
Red - Kentucky Mtn Horse... has a great gait, fun on the trails
Junebug - Young Mare learning to carry a rider for the first time
+ many more!

Here's what else you can expect for FREE when you Join

Private Facebook Community - Get access to our Private CRK Training Course Members Facebook Community, where you can communicate with and ask questions of like-minded riders.

Join in on Private online events, such as our monthly Wine Nights and Community Assignments!

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Goodie Box - When we ship your Course Workbook, you'll have a few other surprise gifts coming your way!

​In Case You're Wondering...

​What if I don’t have THE time right now?

​I get it, life is busy! When you join the Balanced Riding Course, you are a member for life, so you can go through the course now or later, or as often as you want! 

Do I Need to HAve my own horse?

Nope! Many current members don't own or lease a horse, they ride friend's horses or ride at a local lesson barn. The Balanced Riding Course is perfect for riders who are just starting out, and this year, I've included the mini-course How to Get the Most Our of Your Riding Lessons to provide specific help for riders just like you. 

​Will the course be offered again?

Yes, the Balanced Riding Course is offered in the Spring and Fall. However, if you join now, you can participate fully every time the course runs. The earlier you join, the more value you get! 

When does the course start?

As soon as you join, you have access to all the BONUS Mini Courses, and a special section called "Pre-Course Material". 
We will ship out your Workbook right away and you should receive it about a week after you join (a bit longer for international members). Lessons are released weekly, and the live Course will run for 8 weeks, but you will have continued access to all of the content to revisit as often as you like.

What if I ride western, ride a gaited horse, etc?

I'm a firm believer that the basic training of horse and rider are the same across disciplines. Horse behavior and the science and art of training doesn't change with the type of saddle a horse is wearing. Also, the principles of good alignment, balance, and riding effectiveness apply no matter what style or discipline a rider chooses. Many students in the course ride western, or have Aussie or trail saddles, or ride Saddleseat, and some don't even ride at all! All disciplines and types of riding are welcome in the Balanced Riding Course!

What if my internet is super slow?

While most of the Course content is delivered over the internet, the videos are downloadable and can be customized for playback in slow internet areas. If you do join and find that you can't participate in the Course as you hoped, we offer a 60 Day Full Money Back Guarantee. 

What if I fall Behind?

When you join the Balanced Riding Course, you have lifetime access, so you can go through at your own pace, and retake the Course as many times as you wish! 

I already have a great instructor... can I still use this course?

Absolutely! Through the Balanced Riding Course you will get exercises to practice at home, as well as during your riding time. Go into each lesson prepared so you can get even more out of the time with your local instructor! 

Here's how one of our current students, Penny, describes taking the Balanced Riding Course and working with her local instructor:

"Some may wonder why I take your courses when I ride 3 days a week with a wonderful trainer. The Answer: I can sit quietly, focus, absorb and digest your lessons, visualize myself taking the correct steps or procedures, and hit "rewind" as many times as I need (which is impossible in the arena LOL)! The Payoff: I can see a marked improvement in my skills since taking your courses! Thank you for allowing us to tap into your wealth of equine knowledge, for the time and commitment to produce quality work, for your passion to educate yourself further and your willingness to pass that information on to us!"
~ Penny Wilson

Have another Question?

Scroll down to the contact form below and send me a message! ​​​​

​Here's the Deal

We spend a lot on stuff… new blankets, brushes, a fancy halter, and the newest, comfiest riding clothes.

But let’s be honest, having these things doesn’t make us a better rider, and they don’t improve our relationship with our horse or make our horse any happier.

Think about how much you spend on riding stuff, and then consider that the Balanced Riding Course, spread out over just your first year as a member (you’re in for life when you join) is only $2.73 a day. That’s less than a coffee on your way to the barn!

Think about the cost of taking many private lessons or riding in clinics. There is your ride and audit fees, plus the expense and hassle of time and travel, and unless you are lucky enough to have someone film your ride or are excellent at taking notes, you have only your memory to refer back to after a lesson or clinic.

There are also a lot of other books and DVD programs available, but what about when you have a question… or how do you know what to work on first out of all that information, and what to do next?

This is why the Balanced Riding Course is special – you can work at your own pace, learn in different ways, ask questions, and come back to the videos, audios, and workbook as often as you want.

Join with one payment of $997 (best value) or Start today for $97 and pay in 12 monthly installments.

Remember this is a limited enrollment, as this Course is only offered twice a year.

100% Money Back Guarantee

I believe that you are going to love the Balanced Riding Course and consider it extremely valuable, but if not - no problem! I always offer a full guarantee. 
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You are free to return the course at any time within 60 days for a full refund. ​

I would love to have you in the Balanced Riding Course and become your riding coach.  You can make your riding dreams happen! 

​It takes practice and learning, but the feelings of connection with your horse, pride of achievement, and just being with your horse and knowing you are being the best rider and carer you can be for them is worth it! 
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 I look forward to seeing you in the Balanced Riding Course!

Callie King

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Yes, I want Lifetime Access to the Balanced Riding Course!

Enrollment is CLOSING TONIGHT - Thursday 1st November at 11:59pm

​Pay in Full - $997
Best Value​

Start Today for $97 
​Pay in 12 Installments

Here is exactly what you get when you join

Your Course Includes
6 Lessons, Released Over Eight Weeks (each lesson contains 2-3 hours of video)
Course Workbook - 127 pages, shipped directly to you (also available in digital form on request)
​Riding & Training Playbook 
6 Along for the Ride Audio Lessons 
8 Weekly Q&A Coaching Calls
​Lifetime Access to the Course (you can even participate fully in future live sessions!)
Full 60 Day Money Back Guarantee
 
Your Bonuses Include
Basics Mini Course
Horse Care 101 Mini Course
Get the Most Out of Your Riding Lessons Mini Course
12 Months Training Journals Access
Private Course Members Facebook Group

You can also give me a call at 484-364-9579