Tension Is More Than Tight Muscles
Every horse holds tension somewhere. This class, led by an Equine Behavior Specialist, helps you understand how that tension shows up in the body, behavior, movement, and nervous system. The goal is simple - stop questioning yourself, and gain the tools to pinpoint when your horse is holding physical and mental tension!
The goal is to help you…
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01. Catch tension earlier
Stop waiting until things escalate. Start noticing smaller signs first, and make better decisions before tension shows up in a bigger way.
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02. Understand behavior changes with clarity
When your horse suddenly feels tighter, more reactive, or just different, this class helps you understand what those changes may be pointing to with less second-guessing.
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03. Build a confident training direction
The more clearly you recognize tension, the easier it is to respond well - whether in transitions, at the mounting block, under saddle, or in groundwork.
In this class, you’ll learn how to look for tension in a more thoughtful, whole-horse way. We cover what tension really is, where it commonly shows up, what to notice in stillness and in motion, and how body tension can influence posture, movement, and behavior.
Aww, thank you!
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“I kept saying my mare felt ‘not quite right,’ but I didn’t know what I was looking at. This helped me notice the tiny changes I used to miss and gave me a calmer way to think through what she might need from me.”
— Megan L.
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“This made so many pieces click for me!"
— Ashley R.
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“My gelding has always been labeled difficult, and this gave me a totally different way to look at him. I'm less frustrated and more aware of what he's telling me.”
— Kendra M.
I’m Chelsie Brooks, an equine behavior specialist and an IAABC member with over 30 years of experience in the horse world. At the core of my work is a belief that horses deserve a voice. Every behavior is a form of communication, and when we take the time to listen, we uncover what our horses truly need. My role is to help you understand those signals and guide both horse and rider toward trust, relaxation, and balance. The general goal is always the same…creating space for horses to be heard and for real partnership to grow.
