Mindful Connectedness for Equestrians
Are you looking to build a better partnership with horses? It starts with YOU!
The journey starts with self-awareness! Learn to regulate your own energy, emotions, presence, and balance to become more attuned to the horse's needs and signals. Practicing calm, clear communication and connection, both on the ground and in the saddle, creates harmony and mutual trust between horse and rider.
Discover how your daily habits benefit your connection.
Improve your brain-body connection.
Observe how the horse responds to your mental and physical state.
Most of the clinic is unmounted and rider-focused. We will have a small ridden portion, please bring a helmet.
This approach centers on cultivating mindfulness in equestrians to foster deeper, more balanced relationships with their horses. Through intentional groundwork and self-awareness, riders learn to regulate their own energy, emotions, and presence—becoming more attuned to their horse's needs and signals. The goal is to develop a mindful human who practices calm, clear communication and connection, both on the ground and in the saddle, creating harmony and mutual trust between horse and rider.
About the Clinicians
Teresa is a Train Your Seat Equestrian Pelvis Biomechanics trainer and certified as a PATH International Therapeutic Riding Instructor. Teresa believes in the power of positive mindset, strategic planning, and consistent progress in and out of the saddle. Her approach draws from classical dressage, work-in-hand, obstacle-based horse sports, and liberty work—with a focus on adaptive, relationship-centered horsemanship.
Carolene Miller is an Alexander Technique Teacher, a Centered Riding Instructor, a DreamBuilder Coach and a lifelong horsewoman who is passionate about helping horses and humans reach a better understanding and to bring more joy into their relationship. She believes the horse human relationship has the potential to be like dancing with the best dance partner you ever had.
Event Details
Dorato Performance Horses
5636 Keyser Road, Hume, VA
Sunday, September 14th, 2025
10:30 AM - 4 PM
$200 per participant
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is your inclement weather policy?
Any unmounted classes will go on as planned. If the weather is dangerous (confirmed severe thunderstorms, tornado warning), we will reschedule.
What is your refund policy?
Due to small class sizes we are unable to offer refunds if you cancel. If the organizers have to cancel refunds will be provided or can be applied to a future clinic.
Can I bring my own horse?
For this clinic series only Dorato horses will be used. This helps us facilitate the connections needed for observation as we know the horses well and know they are well-regulated.
What do I need to bring?
Snacks will be provided. Please bring a waterbottle and lunch.
What should I expect?
A combination of movement and awareness exercises. If this is new to you do not fear, we love guiding people from exactly where they are.
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