LEARNING
A softer path to deeper
connection -between
you and your horse
Who is this for?
My Approach
You don’t need to have it all figured out. You just need a quiet yes
-- a willingness to slow down, listen and to begin exactly where you are.
This work is for the horse owner who…
⟡ Feels overwhelmed or frustrated, even though they’ve tried all the groundwork, clinics, and techniques
⟡ Wants to connect more deeply, but can’t quite read their horse’s signals — or their own
⟡ Feels torn between what others say they should do, and what their heart quietly whispers
⟡ Craves calm, trust, and connection with their horse— but doesn’t know how to get there without force or pressure
You might be feeling stuck, tense, frustrated or quietly disconnected — from your horse, from your intuition, or even from yourself.
But deep down, you sense there must be another way.
This is that way.
Through my trauma-informed, intuitive approach, we gently explore both your horse’s body language, behavior and your own inner world. You’ll learn to:
⟡ Slow down, soften, notice and work with what’s present — not against it
⟡ Recognize calming and stress signals in your horse —and how to respond.
⟡ Understand what your nervous system is communicating — and how it affects your horse
⟡ Rebuild mutual trust through co-regulation, choice, and consent —creating a joyful connection
Whether you're navigating behavioral challenges, emotional fatigue, or simply answering a quiet pull toward something more true — you’re not alone, and it’s not too late. You are safe to explore this path — at your own pace, in your own way.
Your horse is waiting. Let’s walk this path together. ♡
If you’re ready to listen more deeply, trust what you feel, and grow alongside your horse—this is the place to begin.
How I can support you
Whether you’re longing for more trust and ease with your horse, or craving a more grounded, intuitive connection with yourself, these offerings are here to walk beside you—gently, with compassion, and at your own pace.
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1:1 Coaching - Deepen your bond.
Private Mentorship for Deeper Connection, Calm, and Confidence
This is a highly supportive, personalised mentorship for horse owners who sense that something is missing in their relationship with their horse—and feel called to explore a softer, more intuitive path forward.
Together, we’ll shift from trying to fix behaviours to truly listening to them. You'll learn to understand your horse’s body language, stress and calming signals, and emotional needs—not through pressure or technique, but through presence, awareness, and trust.
Often, what we notice in our horses can gently reflect something within us. In this mentorship, there’s space for both—your horse’s needs, and your own—to be seen, supported, and better understood.
🌿 If this speaks to you, and you feel a quiet pull toward deeper connection, I’d love to hear from you. Because of the personal nature of this work, I offer a short, no-pressure connection call to feel into whether we’re a good fit—for both you and your horse.
Let’s find the next step, together.
This is gentle work. Subtle work. But it changes everything.
'Come as you are. Grow gently. Be in good company.'
Coming Soon:
Membership: In Company of Horses
Monthly bite-sized learning and soulful support
In Company of Horses is a growing membership community—a quiet, welcoming space for horse lovers who feel called to a more mindful, intuitive, and heart-led way of being with their horse… and with themselves.
Each month, we’ll explore a single theme—like equine body language, emotional awareness, or nervous system regulation, and much more—through a short, gentle lesson, and a reflective challenge to help integrate what you’re learning .—one gentle step at a time. This is about learning in a way that feels nourishing, not overwhelming.
Inside, you will find short, meaningful lessons and a safe space to share stories, reflections, and encouragement with like-hearted souls. Whether you already walk alongside horses or simply feel drawn to their wisdom, you’ll be held and supported here.
🌿 I’m beginning with a small foundation group to co-create this experience with care and intention. If you’d like to be part of this first circle—or want to stay in the loop as it unfolds—please join the waitlist.
'Come as you are. Grow gently.
Be in good company.'
Group Journey: Reconnect
A 6-week guided experience for heart-led horse people
Offered just once a year, this is a slow and soulful space for transformation
Reconnect is a live, six-week online journey for horse lovers who feel the quiet but persistent pull to do things differently—to slow down, listen deeply, and lead from within.
Together, in a small, supportive group, we’ll explore what it truly means to create connection based on trust, emotional clarity, and mutual understanding. This journey is grounded in the principles of mindful horsemanship, nervous system awareness, and the subtle art of reading both your horse—and yourself—with compassion.
Through weekly live calls, guided reflections, and the shared energy of like-hearted souls, this experience becomes more than a course. It becomes a homecoming—to yourself, and to your horse.
🌿 This group journey opens just once a year. To be the first to know when doors open, and to receive early access, join the interest list
'Come as you are, and leave not only with deeper insight and tools—but with a sense of belonging, shared growth, and new friendships with like-minded souls walking this path beside you.'
."..it was so amazing after practicing with him for some time, my boy actually
came to me for help, instead of bolting off like he used to......I cannot describe how happy this makes me!."
-- Rachel Keeley
".....this has been incredibly insightful,
Francine was able to show me how to really make a connection and taught me about behaviours, which provided a level of awareness l would not have thought possible in such a short space of time,
l have a whole different perspective about horses and our relating to them,.."
-- Michelle Stephenson
".....my mare would be uninterested
and occasionally completely freeze up.....,
I just couldn't do anything with her
without some force or food...
...now I see the tell signs and know how
to stay connected and it has made
such a difference!,.."
-- Merle Koots
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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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