In-Hand Work for the Older Horse

Help your horse stay supple, strong, and comfortable for as long as possible.

I want to learn more...

Your horse is your partner

Maybe you've shared ten, fifteen, or even twenty years together.

You've been through so much side by side. He has carried you, taught you, and always been there for you.

And slowly, you begin to notice that he's getting older.

Sometimes it's obvious.

Sometimes it's so gradual you barely notice.

He takes a little longer to get up after lying down.

Turning becomes a little more difficult.

His movement isn't quite as fluid as it used to be.

Or perhaps it takes him just a little longer to get back on his feet after rolling.

And maybe that's the hardest part.

Because all you want is to help him.

But perhaps you don't see any of those signs yet.

Maybe your horse still feels fit, happy, and full of life, and you simply want to keep him that way for as long as possible.

Because while we can't stop our horses from aging...

We can often influence how they age.

The goal isn't to add more years to your horse's life... but more life to your horse's years.

Doing less isn't always the best answer

Many older horses gradually stop working altogether.

Usually out of love.

Because we're afraid they'll become sore.

Because we don't want to ask too much of them.

But as a result, many horses slowly lose strength, balance, and flexibility without us even realizing it.

Just like people...

Movement keeps the body healthy.

The challenge isn't simply keeping an older horse moving. It's helping them move well.
Through gentle gymnastic exercises from the ground, you can support balance, coordination, muscle strength and confidence without putting unnecessary strain on the body.

Not hard work.

Not intense training.

Not chasing performance.

But calm, thoughtful exercises that are carefully adapted to what your horse can comfortably do.

And that's exactly what this program is about.

Yes, I want this!

We don't train to improve performance...

We train to improve quality of life.

That is perhaps the biggest difference.

This course isn't about complicated exercises.

It's not about collection.

It's not about perfection.

And it's certainly not about how long you train.

It's about supporting your horse's body.

Helping him maintain muscle.

Improving his balance.

Keeping his body supple.

So everyday things remain easier.

Things like:

✔ Moving comfortably

✔ Getting up more easily after rolling

✔ Grazing comfortably

✔ Feeling more stable on his feet

✔ And most importantly... feeling comfortable in his own body.

Tonette's Story – Why I created this course

From muscle loss to a new lease of life.

With the very best intentions, Tonette was retired.

For a few years, everything seemed fine.

But slowly I started noticing small changes.

She lost muscle.

Getting up after rolling became more difficult.

She moved less comfortably and even keeping up with the herd became harder.

There were moments when I honestly wondered if her quality of life was beginning to decline.

Instead of accepting that as an inevitable part of ageing, I asked myself one simple question:

What if movement wasn't the problem... but part of the solution?

So we started working together again.

Not to improve performance.

Not to ride again.

But to help her body stay as strong, supple and comfortable as possible.

Through calm, carefully chosen in-hand exercises, we gradually rebuilt strength, balance and confidence.

Within a few weeks the difference became noticeable.

✔ More muscle mass

✔ Easier movement

✔ Getting up with less effort

✔ More energy and enjoyment of life

✔ Greater confidence and mental wellbeing

✔ Stronger and more comfortable within the herd

Seeing that transformation is the reason this program exists.

I want this for my horse too!

Why in-hand work?

Unlike ridden work, you're standing right beside your horse.

You can immediately adapt every exercise to how your horse feels that day.

You work without the weight of a rider.

Without pressure to perform.

And because every movement is intentional, you're not simply exercising your horse...

You're helping them use their body in a healthier way.

What you'll gain

Results for your horse and for the both of you together.

01 Muscle activation & maintenance

Help maintain muscle mass and strength where it matters most.

02 Coordination

Improve your horse's body awareness, helping them place their feet more confidently, stumble less, and move more comfortably within their herd.

03 Stability

Build a stronger, more stable foundation for movement.

04 Getting up more easily

Help your horse rise more comfortably after lying down or rolling.

05 More fluid movement

Reduce stiffness in everyday movement.

06 Stay fit for longer

Support your horse in staying healthy and active well into their senior years.

07 A bright, engaged mind

Encourage curiosity, confidence, and enjoyment of life.

08 A stronger partnership

Enjoy spending meaningful time together in a whole new way.

The programme

Four modules,
28 lessons,
one goal.

Step by step, you and your horse will build towards greater suppleness, balance, strength, and a body that feels good to live in. At your horse's own pace, and at their own level.

Module 1

Suppleness & body awareness

✔ Treat test and flexion/bend

✔ Moving the forehand and hindquarters

✔ Aligning the body

✔ Stretching and relaxing the topline

✔ Stepping sideways away from pressure

✔ Working on the circle

✔ Changing the bend

Module 2

Balance & shoulder freedom

✔ Synchronizing footfalls

✔ Shaping through touch

✔ Timing of cues

✔ Taking weight off the inside shoulder

✔ Enlarging and reducing the circle

✔ Halting and backing up

Module 3

Carrying power & straightness

✔ Turn on the haunches to the left and right

✔ Changing rein through an S-shape

✔ Schoulder-out

✔ Working through corners and turns

✔ Combining exercises

Module 4

Bodywork for the older horse

✔ Activating the abdominal muscles

✔ Releasing the shoulders

✔ Neck stretch towards the hip

✔ Releasing connective tissue

For who

Is this program something for you?

This programme isn't just for horses that are already struggling. It's also for owners who want to help prevent stiffness, muscle loss and reduced mobility before these become real problems.

This program is a good fit for you if...

✔ You notice that your horse is getting older

✔ Your horse is no longer being ridden, or is hardly ridden anymore

✔ You are looking for meaningful movement from the ground

✔ You want to improve your horse’s quality of life

Less suitable if...

✗ You are looking for competition-focused training

✗ You want fast, intensive results and performance

✗ Your horse is in acute pain or is lame

This program is for us!

What do you get

Everything you need to keep your older horse healthy.

You will have lifetime access to clear video lessons, a workbook that guides and supports you, and a community of people who are walking the same path and where you can ask all your questions.

The community is hosted on our private platform, not on Facebook. So even if you don’t use social media, you can still be part of the community!

No pressure to perform. Just structure, guidance, and support.

>> Enrollment is open NOW <<

Join us and give your horse the right kind of movement.

LIFETIME ACCESS

Now not €297

But €147

One-time payment. Lifetime access. VAT included

✔ 4 modules · 28 video lessons

✔ Workbook

✔ Access to the private community on the platform

✔ Lifetime access

*Registration is only possible until August 2th.

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Frequently asked questions

Still unsure? Read this first.

Isn't my horse too old for this program?

What if my horse is no longer being ridden?

How much time will it take?

Do I need a lot of experience?

What if I have questions?

What if my horse has physical limitations?

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Growing older doesn't have to mean doing less.

Give your horse the right kind of movement, so they can stay comfortable, confident and active for as long as possible.

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