As a lifelong rider, I will say that I wish I'd had Stephanie's coaching earlier in my riding career! Highly recommend! Both you AND your horse will be glad you did!

• - Sue Doede

I learned more in two lessons with Stephanie than in all of my previous lessons with other instructors combined.

- Andi Vester

Again, thank you so much for your excellent coaching. I can't believe how much progress Jake and I have made.
You are awesome!

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- Paul Boland

This clinic was my first ride with Stephanie.She gave me confidence and skills I could take home and put to use.I've been timid about taking up the reins and asking for a connection out of fear I'd do it incorrectly and risk ruining my young horse.Stephanie showed me how to maintain an elastic contact, building a better connection over my horse's topline.
My horse and I are ready to go to work!

- Shannon

Having just purchased my new partner a few months prior, the clinic with Stephanie was a great way to get started down the right path. He tends to keep me busy with my hands, and Stephanie taught me how to push him up to the bit using my core and thighs, instead of bringing the bit backagainst him.He stayed in a better frame when I could maintain the positioning of myself.It's hard work, but the results in the horse
show the benefit.
I would definitely come back for another clinic!

- Erica

Stephanie's instruction brings about positive changes in my horse's way of going.Gilda becomes more forward and rounder over her topline.Not only is Stephanie the most knowledgeable instructor I've ridden with, she is also the most encouraging.I've ridden for 55 years so I've ridden with many different instructors!

I am a senior citizen who rides for fun, yet Stephanie treats me with the same level of respect she gives more serious upper level riders. Stephanie is the best!

- Carol Baum

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I used to be extremely crooked.Thanks to Stephanie's instruction, I am a much straighter rider these days. My horse used to be very asymmetrical when viewed from above. Happy to say that Sam is much closer to symmetrical now too!

Stephanie also helped me find a way to deal with my young horse pulling on me .He tends to be heavy on the forehand and can actually pull me out of the saddle. She taught me how to stay more centered, using more thigh and core.
He stays in a much better balance when I can keep it all together! My balance directly affects his balance.

Stephanie is always willing to explain, and is always open to questions.

- Alice Kline

Thank you so much for the wonderful insights! I was stunned watching the videos of the horses and how well they were going! I learned so much from you, enjoying every second of the lessons, along with the sore muscles after! Please count me in for future lessons, and please let me know when/where you'll be teaching, as I would like to work with you as much as possible.

Your teaching style is wonderful and I know I can learn so much more from you!

- Morgan Dalis

Thank you for a wonderful weekend! The lessons I have had with you are my first in over a year, so your kindness, patience, and honesty mean more than you might realize. We are busy doing our homework and hope to see you again this winter.

- Kelly

When I was young, watching other riders in the hunter/jumper ring, I would wonder, what are they doing differently than me that allows them to effortlessly win? That began a curiosity throughout a riding career peppered with high profile instructors and well trained horses to learn
on. At the heart of my curiosity, was the question, "how can it look so easy for some riders?" Was it really about timing, and with enough
practice could my timing get so good that I could do it too? Or was it about feel? I was certainly searching for a feeling on my horses, but getting them rounder, more forward or more "anything" wasn't quite it. I had learned a lot over the years, but couldn't quite get it to all tie together.

Then I had the opportunity to ride in a clinic with Stephanie.The moment she began instructing me in our first lesson, I knew something was different. By the end of the third day, I was on cloud nine. This was IT!!! The secret sauce I had so craved and was missing.
All of a sudden so much of my prior instruction made sense, but not one of those riders had been able to communicate what their body was really doing in training horses. As I have integrated this knowledge and continue to ride with Stephanie I am deeply inspired. No longer is it just about the horse and how they are moving.The more responsible I am with my own body, the more effortlessly my horses carry themselves!

I have watched Stephanie teach many other riders and she truly empowers each rider she works with.
It is an experience I wish for all.

- Terina

The lunge lessons first of all were definitely what I needed. One of my biggest challenges has been holding my reins without locking my elbows or riding straight armed. I am short armed to begin with, but your tweaking my hands to hold the reins with fists closed and thumb as
"teepee" on them with the explanation of how the muscles work on both the inside and outside of my wrist over the front of me and around the
back was a break through for me. When I rode as you instructed, I was able to keep a nice contact with bent elbows to bit without tipping and
use my core better. When I got home and used my new skills with my mare, she responded well to my following, yet steady contact. I am still a
work on progress, but this last piece helped tremendously.

Thank you!

- Sandy

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Riding with Stephanie is a blessing. She understands and teaches biomechanics far beyond any other teacher I’ve ridden under. I have ridden with her over the last two years and every lesson is an enlightening experience where my knowledge and skill as horsewoman improves. I am a 52 year old para-equestrian, who is an incomplete paraplegic; Stephanie teaches me to use the muscles I have in my legs in different ways to achieve a great partnership with my (amazing) horse, Patch. She finds where your weaknesses are, and pinpoints them, and then carefully communicates to you not only what to do to correct it, but specifically why, and how it improves your riding and your horses movement.

She is an amazing communicator, a lot of fun, and an exceptional person. ❤️

---Nan

I can't say enough great things about learning biomechanics through Stephanie. We have come a long way...with a long way to go! But it's been a great journey!

Me and my horse thank you!

-Tracy

I have been fortunate to audit the clinics for some time now. Just last week I had the opportunity to ride with Stephanie. Her approach to each ride is individualized. Fix the rider...I have been incorrect for 60 years. With the right tools I was more confident in my second ride. I felt moreeffective and supportive of my horse. The future is bright. The changes require hard work, but I am optimistic that my next 60 years will only get better.

Thank you.

-Gail

In just one clinic, Stephanie has helped my horse by helping me become a better rider. He's more balanced, rhythmic, and no longer interested in rushing forward and leaving me behind. This has also improved safety.

I look forward to continuing the journey with Stephanie and experiencing continued improvement, discovering how far we can go.

-Leslie

Rode with Stephanie at a clinic in Milton, FL. It was amazing! I have been working at all the things we learned. Not easy,but I'll get there. I
have not discussed the clinic much with my trainer, but after the lesson today, she said the horse was really looking good and moving well. I
was thrilled!

Thank you Stephanie.

-Jan

Just want to thank Stephanie for all the help she has given me. Although I haven't ridden with her long, she has given me a new perspective on riding and my relationship to my horse. My body and mind directly influence how well my horse goes. There's no other way to truly be an
effective rider.

Thanks Stephanie.

-Mary Joe