About
In-Person and Online Coaching for Dressage and as Cross Training for
other equestrian disciplines with qualified, insured coach and equine bodyworker in Wellington North Ontario and surrounding area.
We use specialized Rider Focused Training and Identified Processes to develop the human/horse dynamic. We focus on your Biomechanic Optimization to allow for more strength, straightness and suppleness.
In-Person and Online Coaching for Dressage and as Cross Training for
other equestrian disciplines with qualified, insured coach and equine bodyworker in Wellington North Ontario and surrounding area.
We use specialized Rider Focused Training and Identified Processes to develop the human/horse dynamic. We focus on your Biomechanic Optimization to allow for more strength, straightness and suppleness.
Testimonials
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Jorden has been my riding instructor for 8-9 years now, and I continue to be impressed at her knowledge and skill. She is great at adapting her teaching style to how the student best learns. If I don't quite understand a concept, she finds new ways to explain it to me until I understand. I think one of her biggest strengths is her knowledge of the biomechanics of both the horse and rider. I have significant scoliosis (curvature of the spine), and she has helped me gain so much awareness of how my imbalances affect my horses way of going, and then has given me tools to help improve this tremendously. She has helped me through some frustrating and emotional times in my riding, and I always leave a lesson feeling accomplished and excited.
I have also used her equi-bow therapy services on my horse and have been impresses at the postural changes seen in my horse!
I have also used her equi-bow therapy services on my horse and have been impresses at the postural changes seen in my horse!
Dr. Melanie Gagnon
Veterinarian
/ Guelph
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I started lessons with Jorden three years ago. I have greatly enjoyed her sense of humor, her professionalism and her keen eye in determining issues that are associated with my horse and/or me. I realize now how poorly I was riding prior to Jorden becoming my coach. Not once did she berate. or make me feel inadequate. She was, and continues to be, very positive and encouraging and provides wonderful suggestions for improving my ride. Since I have taught human anatomy, I enjoy it when she provides me with information about which muscle and/or joint the correction or exercise is designed to strengthen. I highly recommend her to anyone interested in improving their riding skills, and I look forward to continuing my journey with her as my coach. Thank you Jorden, you are awesome!!
Nancy Woodley
PhD / Milton Ontario
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Jorden has made the world of difference in my relationship with my gelding, Harvey. Her bodywork sessions have immediate & visible results. Harvey loves his sessions, as she communicates with him the entire time and allows him to guide the pace. As a dressage coach, Jorden has created a partnership for Harvey & I that was non-existent for our first 5 years together. She made riding fun again! Jorden's unique style of coaching & compassionate approach to training, as well as her extensive knowledge of the equine anatomy and bio mechanics, is invaluable for both horse & rider.
Christina Watts
Cambridge / Ontario
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I am an experienced adult rider who is competent but not confident. After obtaining a 16hh thoroughbred cross gelding for dressage, my confidence was completely eroded after some bad experiences at our old barn, Jorden stepped in to help me out. Not only did she help my gelding to become a safer and more solid partner, she addressed some of my underlying issues with posture and biomechanics which has led me back to being a much more confident rider. Jorden’s approach of integrating her understanding of human and horse biomechanics, training and a thorough understanding of behaviour has helped me to become a much better rider and a much more available partner for my horse. If you are dealing with fears, injuries or bad habits, Jorden will make simple easy to implement suggestions and help you to achieve your goals. Darkside is THE side to ride on!
Sue Alexander
CPDT-KSA, CBCC-KA, CDBC / Dogs in the Park / Guelph, Ontario
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I’ve taken dressage lessons with Jorden for many many years on many many horses, and she is absolutely incredible. Her knowledge of equine bodywork enhances her teachings, and her “eye” for picking out what is happening with the horse and rider, and what to do to make it better, is second to none. Her lessons are always incredibly fun and informative!
Madison Brooks
Cambridge / Ontario
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