Sonoma Coastal EquesTraining Center



Every horse, Nathalie says, will benefit from EquesTraining™. It is a system that incorporates interesting and challenging activities—not only for the horse, but also for the rider. An endurance horse will develop more precision, balance and power from dressage exercises. A dressage horse will gain a topline on cavaletti. A hunter-jumper will acquire boldness on the beach. A barrel racer will gain muscle and speed from working on demanding terrain. A few reasons why a horse benefots from training the EquesTraining™ way: Most athletic training programs emphasize building strength, speed and endurance As the muscular system develops, the horse tends to loose flexibility, resulting in muscular tension Tight muscles shorten the stride, restrict natural ability, and cause poor performance Skeletal and muscualr tension contribute to bad attitudes and resistance to training Suppleness and fluidity are the best way to avoid injuries in human and equine athletes


	“EquesTraining™,” says Nathalie, “is specifically designed to keep your horse’s musculature supple—and his mind, as well.”

For the rider: It’s the same old thing…once again, you’re riding in circles. Your horse is bored. Your trainer is bored. You are bored. And you’re wondering, “Is this is the best way to spend my hard-earned money?” If you are ready for a training program that will re-awaken your passion for horse, cross training, EquesTraining™ is a wonderful solution!
With EquesTraining™, you will: Learn to speak your horse’s language with the fundamentals of natural horsemanship Develop a feeling of balance and cadence on all terrain Develop and refine natural aids—hands, legs, seat, body language, and voice Learn to use your natural aids properly in a variety of situations Learn to easily adapt with your horse to any situation Increase ability to correctly time your aids and listen to what your horse needs from you Develop your cardiovascular fitness and strength


	“I have always been interested in the idea of cross training,” says Nathalie, “but the idea of blending all disciplines into one training system solidified for me when I was training to do the 100-mile Tevis/Western States endurance ride in 2007. The tangible benefits of cross training were undeniable." “EquesTraining™ has huge mental benefits for the rider,” Nathalie adds. “Riding this way challenges you to take risks--but in a way that is very safe. It also increases focus, discipline, and mental balance, all things we know help younger riders perform better in school—and help older riders stave off such age-related diseases.” "I have devoted my life to the study of horsemanship--and the best way to teach it, to share my passion and communicate with my students in order to achieve outstanding results. Although I was classically trained, I have a modern philosophy that has been proven in Europe....a new way to teach that incorporates a regimen of fun and play.”