Finally See What Your Horse Has Been Trying to Tell You All Along
A practical guide to the signals most horse owners miss and what changes when you stop missing them.
IS THIS YOU RIGHT NOW?
Maybe you're struggling with a specific problem. Your horse won't load, keeps spooking, shuts down in training, or has started doing something that came out of nowhere. You've tried different approaches. Nothing quite sticks.
Or maybe there's no dramatic problem — just a feeling that something is missing. A horse who tolerates rather than connects. Moments that go sideways and you're not sure why. A tension you can feel but can't locate.
Either way, you're missing part of the conversation. Not because you don't care. Because nobody taught you what to look for.
If so, you’re not alone. There is a better way.
What if things were like this instead?
What if you could walk up to your horse and actually read what they're feeling before anything goes wrong? What if you could catch the moment tension starts to rise, and know exactly what to do with it?
What if the horse who won't load, spooks, or shuts down in training started making sense... not as a problem to solve, but as a conversation you finally know how to have?
What if your horse started showing you more, because they'd learned that showing you works? Earlier signals. Quieter asks. A partnership where the difficult moments resolve faster and more completely because you're addressing what's actually happening, not just the behaviour on the surface.
What if that same awareness changed how you feel in their presence too? More settled. More confident. Less reactive. Because when you can read your horse, you stop bracing for what might go wrong and start noticing what's going right.
If you’re finding yourself nodding along to all this, you’re not alone…
Most horse owners who care deeply about their horses are having this same experience. They're not missing something because they don't try hard enough. They're missing it because nobody taught them what to look for.
That's not a fantasy. It's what happens when the unseen becomes seen. When you learn the language your horse has been speaking all along: the subtle signals, the quiet communications, the tiny shifts that tell you everything, if you know how to look.
When that language becomes visible, everything changes. Not just the difficult moments. The ordinary ones too. The way you arrive at the gate. The way you stand together. The way your horse chooses to be near you.
I created this guide because years ago, I needed something like this and couldn't find it. I don't want that to be your experience too.
This is exactly why I created:
The Horse Signals Guide
The illustrated guide to calming signals, stress signals and relaxation indicators and what to do when you see them.
The Horse Signals Guide walks you through every signal your horse uses to communicate their emotional state. From the quietest relaxation indicators to the earliest stress signals most people miss entirely. With original illustrations, real stories, and clear practical guidance, it gives you the language to understand what's happening between you and your horse and the tools to respond in a way that builds trust rather than tension.
What you'll find inside
01. A complete baseline to
work from
Learn what a genuinely relaxed horse actually looks like, so you can recognise any departure from it instantly, including freeze, which is often mistaken for calm.
02. The calming signals, fully decoded
Discover what licking and chewing, yawning, sighing, shaking off and other signals actually mean. Why context changes everything, and why rushing past these moments costs you more than you realise.
03. The stress ladder, signal by signal
From the quietest weight shift to pinned ears, understand what your horse is communicating at every level and exactly what to do when you see it.
04. The co-regulation piece most guides miss
Learn how your own nervous system affects your horse's, and how to use that knowledge to change the quality of every interaction.
05. Quick reference pages for real life
Two printable pages covering all 16 signals with your move for each one, designed to use when you're actually with your horse.
Start Reading Your Horse
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FAQs
Is this guide suitable for beginners?
Yes. No prior knowledge of horse behaviour or body language is required. The guide builds from the ground up, starting with what a relaxed horse actually looks like before moving into calming and stress signals.
Is this based on research?
Yes. The guide draws on the work of Rachaël Draaisma, whose research on equine calming and stress signals is the most comprehensive in the field, alongside years of direct observation and practice.
What happens after I purchase?
You'll receive an email with the guide attached immediately after purchase. The guide is a PDF you can read on any device or print at home..
What if I change my mind?
No problem. The guide comes with a 30 day satisfaction guarantee. If you read it and don't feel it was worth it, email me and I'll refund you in full. No questions asked..
How do I reach out if I have any further questions?
You can reach out to me by sending me an email at hello (@) herdessence (dot) com