Riding since age 3, I spent a lot of time learning on my own and I actually didn't even take lessons until a neighbor introduced me to dressage. I had a good feel and sensitivity, but as I progressed through the levels it became obvious to me that the rider's position influences the horse's way of going. I knew I needed some help to get to the next level.
In my first lesson with Stephanie, she really changed my position. It was challenging, but I felt immediate results and I knew I was on the right track. The biomechanics that Stephanie teaches helps me to succinctly and directly communicate with my horse. She systematically transformed me to better communicate with my horse.
Stephanie Mosely's training can't be put in a box — there is no end to the benefits of riding with her.
— Laurie Wilson
Natural Leadership Horse Training
I scheduled a lesson and was immediately impressed with the 110% focus that Stephanie gives each lesson. I very much appreciate that she is never distracted by her phone and that she moves around to place herself in the arena where she can see us best. Stephanie is the best "eyes on the ground" I've ever experienced. For the first time, I'm getting "real time" feedback from a trainer and Stephanie always has an answer and explanation for what I'm feeling or need to feel.
Even though I watch videos of myself ride, I don't always have the answer to why something isn't working. Stephanie helped me to see that I was sitting behind the vertical and posting from my feet — my horse was moving forward! I'm amazed that this happened in just a few lessons together.
As a teacher, I have great respect for quality instruction. Past trainers that I've worked with had a tendency to deliver complicated instructions faster than I could process what I was supposed to be feeling. Training with Stephanie Mosely is an entirely different experience.
With patience and clarity, she helped me develop awareness and understanding at a manageable pace. Stephanie takes the time to provide visualizations that simplify what I should be doing so that I may focus on what I'm feeling. In one lesson I was moving too much in the saddle — Stephanie methodically deconstructed what each part of the body should be doing and provided a visualization: "carrying" 2 cups of water on my shoulders. All the components came together in a crystal clear feeling.
I highly recommend riding with Stephanie!
When I was young, watching other riders in the hunter/jumper ring, I would wonder, what are they doing differently than me? That began a curiosity throughout a riding career peppered with high profile instructors and well trained horses. At the heart of my curiosity was the question, "how can it look so easy for some riders?"
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. 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.
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, 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 horse's movement.
She is an amazing communicator, a lot of fun, and an exceptional person.