The 3 Forms of Resistance in Riding

and how to solve them...

This Three Part Mini Course addresses the 3 most common forms of resistance that all riders experience in riding no matter the discipline or level and gives you the exact solution to solve each one with ease! Whether you are beginner or an advanced rider, maximize your time in the saddle by removing the obstacle of Resistance! The Philosophy of Lightness has a logical approach that anyone can apply and experience success!
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What you will learn in this Mini Course...

  • The purpose of Classical Dressage and why not having a collar bone is problematic for your horse

  • How to lift the neck and withers without hollowing the back

  • Why we must lift the withers before the hind legs can engage properly

  • When to apply the lifting half halt and how it differs from other forms of half halts

  • What it takes to rebalance the horse horizontally and tuck the pelvis

  • When to work a correct shoulder fore to create vertical balance and straightness

  • How to get your horse listening to your seat and fine tune it

  • The timing of aids and balance to truly get your horse light to the leg aids and forward

  • How to train the Jaw flexion and Neck Extension in all 3 gaits and get your horse soft and connected on the bit

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There isn't a rider out there that hasn't struggled at one point or another with a horse that wouldn't go forward, wouldn't stop, had difficulty turning or balancing, felt heavy, leaned on the bit, grabbed the bit, chomped on the bit, went too fast or too slow and wouldn't listen to your seat or your legs. We've all been there and many still struggle with it. The Philosophy of Lightness provides you with simple easy to implement solutions for each form of resistance and once you know them you'll never want to stop using them!
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What you get...

and can expect out of this course!

  • 6 How To Videos

    In depth videos of what, why, exactly how and when to apply and train each technique for solving the 3 forms of resistance and troubleshooting which resistance you are experiencing and which order to fix them in.

  • 3 PDF Workbooks

    Practice without correct theory is futile. These 3 workbooks take you through each form of resistance and explain the cause, the symptom and the solution so you always have clarity and can take consistent correct action.

  • Riding in Lightness Consultation

    Hop on the phone with Celie and get your FREE One on One Riding in Lightness Consultation to better solve your specific resistance and customize your training process to maximize your results.

Course Curriculum Overview...

on your journey into Lightness

  • 1

    Welcome to the course!

    • Welcome to the Course! Start by getting your FREE time limited Bonus from Celie now...

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    • Before we begin, please answer this one important question...
  • 2

    Chapter 1: The Resistance of Inertia

    • The Horse Owners Guide to Solving The Resistance of Inertia

    • Obedience to the Leg Aid - Forwardness

    • Posting to Get the Horse to Follow Your Seat Aid
  • 3

    Chapter 2: The Resistance of Weight

    • The Horse Owners Guide to Solving the Resistance of Weight - Lifting Half Halt

    • The Lifting Half Halt to Solve the Resistance of Weight

    • The Shoulder Fore to Solve Vertical Loss of Balance
  • 4

    Chapter 3: The Resistance of Force

    • The Horse Owners Guide to Solving the Resistance of Force - Jaw Flexion

    • Jaw Flexion from the Saddle (in the snaffle)

    • Impulsion Jaw Flexion in all Upward Transitions
  • 5

    Congratulations on completing this Mini Course. Here is Your Next Step...

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    • Your Next Step on the Lightness Journey!

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The journey of Riding in Lightness awaits you! Solve the 3 forms of resistance in riding so you and your horse can enjoy every second together...

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What Clients are saying...

about Celie Weston & Artful Riding

Our Gypsy Vanners are so Light!

Nilda & Thomas Moscow

We are the proud owners of two full brother Gypsy Vanners. When we purchased them they were out of training and very stiff. They are drafts and were heavy in hand and terrible on the ground. Now they are light and versatile and we enjoy using them for dressage, driving and trail riding. Thanks Celie!