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What if you could Raise your Scores
in Trail Challenges, Western Dressage, Working Equitation, or Ranch Riding
by Learning one Skill?
LEarn to "engage the hindquarters"
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Do you want...
...to learn the Holy Grail of horse training?
...to go from good to great, from average to awesome?
The Engaging the Hindquarters Workshop
The foundation is everything.
Add "Engaging the Hindquarters" to your tool box.
It's one of the big secrets of good horsemanship.
All of this with clear step by step instructions to use with your horse:
Learn how your seat, posture, and position affect your horse and how to sit correctly.
The way you use your hands matters.
Learn 3 key arena exercises to make quick changes and teach your horse to engage its hindquarters.
Implement and practice what you learn and you and your horse will be on the path to more engaged hindquarters, higher scores, and a smoother ride.
What is “engaging the hind quarters?”
The hind quarters are engaged when the horse is driving forward from behind. The hind quarters are the horse’s source of power. (If you are fearful of too much power - don't worry.)
It is when the horse takes deep steps with the hind feet. A good goal is to have your horse’s hind feet step into the tracks of the front feet.
Your horse's gaits will look more fluid and graceful and be more comfortable to ride.
Engaging the hindquarters is the first step towards real collection. Real collection is not a “head set.”
The opposite is when the horse’s back is hollow (low) and they are heavy on the forehand.
A horse who is heavy on the forehand drags themselves around, is rough to ride, and has a weak top line.
The hind feet are out behind the horse and often take little steps which do not reach under the horse.
This horse often has its head up.
Do any of these things sound familiar?
Has a judge every commented...
Heavy on the forehand
Need more engagement
Head is high
Nose is in front of the vertical
Horse is long
Dragging feet in backup
Hint: In many situations a high headed horse can be changed by engaging the hindquarters and strengthening the back rather than using a tie down.
Learn how to apply this to your horsemanship.
Join us for a workshop that will change the way you ride!
Why should I care about engaging the hindquarters?
If you want to score well in virtual trail rider challenges, western dressage, dressage, working equitation, or ranch horse events your horse needs to engage his hindquarters.
Engaging the hindquarters will even help your TRAIL HORSE!
Your trail horse will also stay sound longer and give you a much smoother ride if he engages his hindquarters. Often times what a person complains about the horse’s trot being too rough, or their canter being hard to ride, it is because the hind quarters are not engaged.
They will even navigate difficult terrain better if their hind quarters are engaged.
Struggling with leads?
Yup, engage the hindquarters.
I need this.
What is the biggest factor?
How does engaging the hindquarters help me and my horse?
WHEN RIDING
Quality Gaits: Especially the Extended Walk, Extended Trot, Extended Canter because these gaits are not about going faster, it is about increasing the engagement and lengthening the stride.
Balance
Smoother Ride
TRAIL OBSTACLES
Halts & Square Halts
Pivots
All 4 feet on a 4x4’ (or smaller)bridge or pedestal
Backing
Side Passing
Serpentines & Weaves (Balance)
Literally all the obstacles & maneuvers - especially if you want to add finesse!
Kelly Mitchell
“I can’t recommend Kelli enough.”
I was blessed to meet Kelli at the Iowa Horse fair in 2023 and shortly after, attended her retreat at River Valley Horse Camp in Iowa. I was hooked on her teaching style right away. She is clear and straight forward, yet kind and encouraging.
She has a way about her that puts you at ease and makes learning fun, but she is also honest and addresses what is needed to help her students progress. I have been participating in the online trail challenges this past year, so it was a natural progression to join the trail obstacle horsemanship group and then the small group zoom coaching.
My horse is a big draft cross who tends to be heavy and pushy, so I worked with Kelli this past winter on taking him back to the basics with lots of groundwork. The weekly zoom meetings were fantastic and gave us something to focus on each week. And learning from the others in the group was equally valuable.
When I came back to riding early this spring, the difference in his responsiveness and lightness was obvious after all of our time spent on the ground. I can’t recommend Kelli enough…she is a great coach and a wonderful person who will not only steer you right with your horse, but also with your heart.
this is what you can expect to
learn in the workshop:
How your seat, posture, and position affect your horse.
How to sit correctly (and few tricks to make it easier)
How to use your hands
3 (or more) Arena Exercises to help your horse engage its hindquarters
Each exercise has setup instructions, is explained, and demonstrated so you can do it at home.
Implement and practice what you learn and you and your horse will be on the path to more engaged hindquarters, higher scores, and a smoother ride.
Is this is the Real Deal ?
Let me introduce myself to you. I am Kelli Paulson, clinician, trainer, instructor, problem solver, author, trail course designer, event planner, mother and a cherished daughter of God.
Learning foundation horsemanship from some of the greats changed my life. I went from being a good rider to riding with timing, feel and confidence. I have been able to help 100's of horses and riders, like you, with their struggles. I was given a great gift.
With this gift, I have trained and taught horsemanship full time since 2005, while raising my daughters and now, raising my son. Horsemanship has taught all of us many things about confidence, willingness, courage, tenacity and helping others.
Many know me as a Trail Obstacle Enthusiast, teaching clinics and hosting Trail Rider Challenges both in-person and virtually, writing How to Build Simple Trail Obstacles, co-authoring the Working Equitation Handbook, and creating the Trail Obstacle Horsemanship membership.
Horsemanship has many levels.
Engaging the Hindquarters is a game changer. I would love to teach you how!
Learn more at www.kellihorsemanship.co
SOUNDS AMAZING, RIGHT?
this is what you can expect to
Receive In the workshop
60 Minute Workshop
Q&A Time - Special Call - 7:00pm CST, Tuesday, March 11, 2024 - This gives you time to watch the class, implement, and bring your questions!
The Recordings in a Membership Area to Keep
Printable Practice Plan to take to the barn and use with your horse.
BONUS: Correct Seat Checklist
BONUS: Transitions Practice Plan
Frequently Asked Questions.
Why not just have a horse trainer do this for me?
Because you are a big part of the equation. You need to understand, practice, and make the changes.
While many trainers can get the result, we want to make sure you understand the mechanics.
This workshop is about you and for you!
Plus, you can pull out these tools to impress your trainer in your next session.
What will I learn that I can’t find on free sites and YouTube?
You could absolutely use free content and confuse the heck out of yourself and your horse, and then weeks later, still not have it figured out.
Or you can attend this event which will give you step by step instructions plus explain the whys behind what you do.
Plus, this class gives you the full picture with through explanations.
What if I can’t make the class live?
No worries. It is already recorded. You get instant access to the class and a members portal to access it anytime.
What if my horse already knows how to do this?
If you already know how to get to engage your horse's hindquarters – congratulations!
It is an awesome accomplishment.
Use this opportunity to fine tune your skills and learn how to incorporate a few new exercises.
We must continue learning to keep improving.
you're invited!
LEt's transform your riding
INCLUDED
60 minute WORKSHOP
Q & A TIME - 7:00pm CST, March 11, 2025
recordings in a membership area to keep
printable practice plan to take to the barn
BONUS: Correct seat checklist
BONUS: Transitions practice plan
Regular Price: $97
Today's Price = $27
INCLUDED
3 PART INTERACTIVE WORKSHOP LIVE
practice plan For the barn
workbook
BONUS: Q&A Session on Wednesday, May 22
Regular Price = $97
Today’s Price = $37
<<<or pay what you can >>>
“Kelli Paulson has a gift as a horse professional to teach in an inspiring way. She can explain clearly each step of a complex maneuver in an encouraging way. Kelli is safety conscious and shares her fundamentals for horse and human interactions. She stresses the importance of moving the feet to connect with the horse’s mind and build on those basics for attaining bigger goals.”
Theresa BURNS
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Engage the Hindquarters
Workshop Guarantee
Attend Engage the Hindquarters Workshop and practice the exercises. If it doesn’t help you and your horse, email me at kelli@trailobstacles.com and I’ll happily issue you a full refund.
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