Connecting with horses
Come home to deeper connection - with your horse and with yourself.
A gentle intuitive approach to trust, calm, and true partnership.
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Creating Calmness with your horse in 5 Easy Steps.
A practical, heart-led approach to easing tension and building trust—one soft step at a time.
Connect. Gain trust. Create calm.
Something feels off—and you’re not sure why.
You love your horse. You’ve tried the groundwork, the lessons, the clinics. You’re doing your best to get it right. But somewhere deep down, you still feel like something’s missing. Maybe there’s tension or disconnection. Maybe you’re wondering, “Am I doing this right?” or “Why doesn’t this feel as natural and peaceful as I hoped?” You sense your horse is trying to tell you something… but you’re not sure how to hear it. And sometimes, when things feel hard or confusing, you question yourself — your instincts, your abilities, your worthiness to lead.
Here’s what I want you to know: You’re not broken. And your horse isn’t either.
You don’t need to be louder, firmer, or “better.” You need a different kind of guidance — one that honours your feelings and your horse’s needs equally.
At Herd Essence, we slow it all down. We tune in. We learn to listen — to the nervous system, to the subtle signals, to what’s truly going on beneath the surface. Because once you can read your horse’s calming signals, understand their stress responses, and feel safe enough to trust your own body again…
That’s where the real connection begins.
My Intention.
This began with a deep love for horses — but it became something more.
Over the years, I’ve witnessed how horses respond when we slow down, soften, and meet them with presence. I’ve seen how, when we learn to listen — not just with our minds, but with our bodies and hearts — everything begins to change. And I’ve come to believe this isn’t just about horsemanship.
It's about healing. It’s about coming home to ourselves.
My intention is to create a space where both you and your horse feel safe to be exactly as you are. Where there’s room for curiosity, for softness, for going at your own pace. Where the goal isn’t perfection — but mutual trust, deep understanding, and quiet transformation.
I bring a trauma-informed, heart-led approach that blends nervous system awareness, body language, and emotional connection. I don’t believe in one-size-fits-all. I believe in slowing down and working with what’s present — in you, and in your horse.
Whether you’re here to deepen your bond, reconnect with your own intuition, or simply feel less alone on this journey
— I’m so glad you’re here.
Let’s walk this path together, gently.
Hey, I'm Francine (and this is Peaches)
For over 20 years, horses have been my greatest teachers. They’ve shown me that real connection isn’t built through control or technique — it grows from presence, listening, and showing up with honesty, moment by moment.
I know how easy it is to feel stuck or disconnected with your horse — to wonder if you’re doing it wrong, or if you’ll ever find the partnership you dream of. I’ve been there too. What I discovered is that when we slow down, honour our own rhythms, and begin to truly understand our horses’ signals, everything starts to change.
These days, my favourite thing is simply sitting with my herd — watching, breathing, and soaking in the quiet wisdom of nature. In those slow moments, partnership becomes real — not forced, but freely chosen.
I created Herd Essence as a place for horse lovers to come home to themselves, and to their horses — where calm, trust, and true connection can grow.
Because when we shift on the inside, everything shifts on the outside, too.
Ready to go deeper?
Whether you’re longing for more trust and ease with your horse, or craving a deeper connection with yourself, these offerings are here to support you — gently, at your own pace.
1:1 Coaching:
Deepen Your Bond
Private Mentorship for You and Your Horse
A personalised, heart-led journey designed to help you and your horse feel safe, understood, and in sync. Together, we’ll slow things down and explore your unique relationship through body language, emotional awareness, and nervous system support — so that both of you can breathe easier and trust more deeply.
Membership:
In Company of Horses
Monthly Bite-sized Learning & Soulful Support
Coming Soon: This warm, welcoming space is for horse lovers who want to grow gently — with support, connection, and inspiration along the way. Inside the membership, you’ll receive mindful lessons, monthly themes, and access to a kind-hearted community that’s walking this path with you.
Group Journey: Reconnect
6-Week Online Journey: Reconnect With Your Horse—and Yourself
This immersive experience blends nervous system awareness, intuitive horsemanship, and soulful guidance — all in a supportive group setting. Together, we’ll explore what it means to slow down, tune in, and lead from a place of presence. For those ready to grow — gently, and in good company.
...to learn to observe the horses and then to be able to work with them -
to not only understand the horse better, but also yourself...
- CHRISTOPHER
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Start with a gentle shift.
Creating Calmness with your Horse in 5 Easy Steps.
A calming, practical starting point for horse lovers who want more ease, trust and true partnership - without force, formulas, or rushing.
This guide will help you slow down, listen more deeply, and begin to rebuild your connection from the inside out- one soft step at a time.
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