CONNECTION GROUND WORK
THAT BUILDS A MAGIC BOND WITH YOUR HORSE SO THAT YOU CAN
SOLVE PROBLEMS AND TRAIN AT LIBERTY WITH BODY LANGUAGE CUES
BUILD A MAGIC BOND WITH YOUR HORSE
Is your horse at times unfocused, lazy or anxious and you feel the need to use force to get your horse "in place" - while what you really want is a partnership where your horse follows at liberty and responds to light signals?
Or is you horse at times pushy or nippy while using treats has made it even worse?
All of this can be solved in a lasting way with a few exercises done in a mindful way - while building a magic bond with your equine partner, enabling you to train at liberty, without depending on treats.
You are the best trainer for your horse
Sending our hose to a trainer or taking riding lessons isn't going to enable us to build the partnership with horses we always wanted, because it`s not about being quick, clever and technically skilled, it`s knowing what truly matters to horses and communicate in a language they understand.
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This is something you can do no matter your age, level of riding or disabilities and experience how problems gets solved in a lasting way, because it`s not really about the horse it`s about our interaction with them.
In terms of building a partnership with your horse no one can replace you. And the best way to learn is is to follow a proven method and do it at your own pace while getting feedback and support along the way.
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Experience the joy of having a self- controlling and connected horse, that is easy to collect
​Training at liberty doesn`t mean your horse is on the front part. On the contrary!
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Horses collect from behind to forward. Reaching your horse`s hind legs while not needing reins or lead rope up front for control facilitates hind leg engagement and a functional top line.
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As a result of the hind being engaged your horse will rise in the withers, lift the back and curve the neck. This is also called collection, although we don`t like to talk about that because the mare word encourages riders to pick up the reins and curl their horse`s neck, and therefore train the horse from front to behind. Which is the opposite of collection and a huge and very common pitfall.
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We avoid all of that by training our horses and ourselves to communicate without depending on the reins or lead rope for control, which makes collection super easy! ​
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Control is not the answer! Yet that's what we are taught
Even though I took a horse trainer degree from Holar University College and Riding Instructor at Norwegian Equine Center it was going to Mongolia and riding semi-wild horses there that taught me the most about horses.
A revealing experience of how much horses dislike being controlled and how controlling I was as a rider forever changed the way I ride and train horses. After teaching thousands of horse owners (and dozens of trainers) how to apply choices instead of control, communicate through body language and operate through feel, I have developed a step-by-step video library and support system giving you everything you need to succeed.
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I can’t wait to share with you this tested and proven method, that solves deep rooted problems and makes horses easy to train, with or without tack.
Cathrine Fodstad
A peaceful and safe solution
"In my work as an equestrian coach, I have met clients whose horses go into freeze or flight/fight mode. The program has provided a peaceful and safe solution to this. And we can use softer and smaller signals, because just the thoughts already influence change in the horse. This is my life's work and I find this method very pleasant and clear to apply to myself and my students. Thank you!"
Chantal De Young
BECOME THE MASTER OF
Connection
Connection is what makes you the treat when training horses and the herd when away from the herd, solving problems like anxiety and low responsiveness to signals right off the gate!
Body Language
Horses speak through body language and respond to our body language, wherever we know what we are saying or not. Knowing this and communicating clearly makes horses trust and follow you.
Choices & Feel
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Giving choices in a strategic way and operate through feel makes horses superlight to signals and responsive, it also makes liberty easy without needing to practice obedience or win battles.
THIS IS FOR YOU WHO
Have tried everything and is on the verge of giving up
Get the training techniques that work also with traumatized or complicated horses, while staying safe and having fun.
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Want a horse who`s safe to ride but not boring
Install relaxation or forward (as needed) and get the riding signals that makes horses light and safe to ride.
Consider making a living or side income with horses
Experience the demand by knowing how to solve problems in an easy, safe and uncomplicated way not many are aware of.
EVERYTHING YOU
NEED TO SUCCEED
UNIT 1
Connect with your horse
By practicing the exercise in this unit, you will become the herd when away from the herd by taking the guard and treat when training your horse so that you can do liberty without depending on pressure or treats.
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How to connect with different horse types is also shown as there is no one size fits all and this first step of the training is very important to get right as it set`s the foundation. So that pushy horses respects your space without becoming upset and anxious horse truly find relaxation.
UNIT 2
Communicate with body language
Master using body language when communicating with your horse so that you can move all parts of your horse off body language from a distance.
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Using these tips in the daily handling solves and prevents problems without getting into conflicts and without doing particular training sessions to fix things. This unit will also teach your horse to catch you, even if your horse is hard to catch.
UNIT 3
Train and lead at liberty
By communicating with horses through body language you will be able to lead and lunge horses without needing lead rope or treats.
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You will also get insight into our unique system of choices which makes liberty easy and solves problems by addressing the cause not the symptoms. You`ll be able to make your idea the horse`s idea and build a true partnership with horses that isn't based obedience or treats.
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UNIT 4
Solve problems by having fun
This unit is all about doing fun stuff with horses! From taking them along as hand horse to ballplay, which motivates dull horses and makes nervous horses braver.
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Horses learn from having fun, with this unit you will not run out of ideas to spice up the training in a way that makes your horse look forward to the sessions.
UNIT 5
Trailer loading made easy
The groundwork you`ve already done in this program are what you need to trailer load your horse with ease. In this unit you get tools to solve claustrophobia or stress your horse might have in the trailer.
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So that you can trailer load your horse with ease and never need to worry about getting your horse into a trailer again.
UNIT 6
Brave and confident
Make your horse brave and confident to potentially scary objects and situations, without hurting yourself or the horse in the process.
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This unit is very beneficial for anxious horses that are prone to spook as it solves this issue in a lasting way.
UNIT 7
Motivate a dull horse
This unit shows how to make a dull horse eager to work and motivated in a lasting way without needing to maintain your horse with the whip or cluckinc as your horse will learn to maintain forward from self.
UNIT 8
Understand what horses say
How horses feel affects their pattern of movement and behavior. Reading the subtle signs of anxiety and relaxation, is key to success with "challenging" horses and it`s also the foundation for hind leg engagement and a functional top line from self - with "normal" horses.
My horse is super motivated and I have become a master of liberty!
"I was never good at liberty work and have always wanted to learn how to do it. I have 2 horses, one of whom is not motivated for groundwork and not forward in general. Then I found the Ride Like a Viking online training program with the short and highly practical videos, nicely built up in modules.
I followed Cathrine’s liberty training modules step by step and she explained a simple and golden key to motivate horses, following this tip, my horse is getting motivated more and more. Our scope of exercises is expanding and we have fun! By now I only need to point into a direction and off he goes! And the work transfers to our riding too!"
Elleke van Kraalingen
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Access the course community on computer, mobile or tablet through it`s own app so that you have access to helpful training videos when and where you need them even if there`s slow wifi.
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GET INSTANT ACCESS RISK FREE
Value 3 360 USD (in total) is based on the amount of clinics, riding lessons or training by others needed (if you can find the right trainer) to get the results you will get from learning this and implementing it. By following the program you can expect results within 20 minutes and total transformation in about 90 days for less than the cost of one clinic - while the knowledge is yours forever!
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With 14-day unconditional 100% money back guarantee you can safely try Connection Ground Work risk free. If you find it's not for you or any other reason or circumstance that might happen, you get your money back, no questions asked. We offer secure payment systems (SPS) ensuring safe use of credit card, debit card and Paypal.
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HOW TO BOND WITH A DANGEROUS HORSE
Horses being pushy or dangerous is one of the most common reason they are given away or given up on. Get everything you need to stay safe when training potentially dangerous horses so that you can change their behaviour in an effective and kind way.
SOLVE SEPARATION ANXIETY
Learn simple ground work that helps horses with severe separation anxiety find relaxation and confidence when away from other horses. If your horse is anxious when alone, spooking on trails or herd bound - this video series for you!
SOLVE HARD TO CATCH AND SHYNESS IN SECONDS
Solve hard to catch in a way that makes the horse catch you and know exactly what to do to make shy horses confident when with you. This bonus makes you a horse whisperer, leaving people wondering what exactly it is you do to get huge changes in a short amount of time.
Solved severe separation anxiety
"I joined because I have a horse who suffered very much from separation anxiety. Every time his favorite neighbor left, his anxiety quickly escalated into panic. This happened even though the stable was full of other horses. We tried many solutions without success. I was sceptical to an online course, but started with the connection exercises in Ride Like a Viking Members. Now my horse is relaxed and can be alone! I`m so happy!"
Lotte Smidt
Frequently asked questions
5 new clients in 1 week
"After taking the Trainers Exam I gave lessons for the first time in years. It started with 1 new client and in a week it has grown to 5! The course gave insights that I needed as missing links in my horse training. This is so easy to do and teach, plus it works wonders. My students and I love it!"
Linda Hofman
Get the partnership and results with horses you always dreamed of, for less than the cost of a weekend clinic.
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Save money by training your horse yourself, while the knowledge and experience you acquire from the process is yours forever!
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By knowing how to solve problems in a way not many others are aware of, your experience and knowledge is in demand. Making it possible to build a side income or living with horses.
