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Is your crooked & gripped seat keeping you stuck on repeat?

Collapsing ribcage, rounded shoulders, braced pelvis, busy hands, uneven seat bones, and a horse reacting to every ounce of tension.

Total Self‑Carriage Fitness for Riders is the Answer

LIVE classes three mornings a week that align you and keep you accountable while you build coordination, focus, balance, strength, and stability.

Deeply focused postural restoration.

If you’re stuck repeating the same equitation issues, it’s not a “more drills” problem. It’s a coordination and accountability problem. Without a stable core, focus, coordination and awareness, your cues won’t land, and that loop costs you progress, money, and your horse’s comfort.

Total Self-Carriage solves that. We retrain core stability timing, postural awareness, breath, proprioception (feel) and focus so you can sit straight, follow, and communicate cleanly. Classes are LIVE real time coaching is available to answer your questions, tweak your program, and offer solutions to your workouts that improve your riding.

Start with what breaks the loop:
• Foundation Seat to stop bracing and stabilize your base.
• Independent Seat to follow your horse without gripping.
• Hypopressives to organize breath, core, and posture.
• Live Community to stay consistent and accountable.

  • No extra vet bills.
  • No extra tack tweaks.
  • No repetitive cues that don’t land.
One clear path forward to straightness and efficiency.
Start TSC with 40% off your first month.
Move from Crooked & Gripped to Straight & Efficient: 40% OFF The First Month

What Makes Total Self-Carriage Different?

  • Classes are LIVE 3 Mornings a Week: The personal experience. Get your questions answered, stay accountable and progress in the program.
  • Anatomy Meets Movement: Learn how your body works in the saddle and use that knowledge to restore balance, symmetry, and control.
  • Imagery-Based Coaching: We use detailed, actionable imagery to help you feel and embody the changes you need to make.
  • Student-Centred Coaching: Every rider is unique, and our coaching is tailored to meet you where you are, helping you progress at your own pace.
  • Applied Skills: Apply all of these concepts to your rides, during lessons and while training on your own.

 

What We Focus On:

Every element of our fitness programs is designed to help you move better, ride better, and live better. Here’s what we prioritize:

  • Dynamic Strength Training: Build strength that supports you in the saddle.
  • Coordination + Balance: Improve your ability to adapt and stay centered.
  • Endurance + Agility: Ride longer, with more energy and control.
  • Proprioception: Train your feel and refine your connection with your horse.
  • Deep Core Restoration: Strengthen your foundation for stability and power.
  • Breath work: Actively train your breathing for focus and relaxation.
  • Body Awareness: Gain confidence in how you move, both on and off the horse.

Total Self-Carriage LIVE and On Demand

Your Equitation Reset Begins Here

  • Improve Coordination: Move in sync with your horse for a seamless connection.
  • Enhance Balance + Stability: Build the strength and awareness to stay grounded, even in challenging moments.
  • Symmetry + Feel: Develop a deeper understanding of your body’s alignment and how it impacts your horse.
  • Confidence in the Saddle: Ride with clarity, focus, and control. Show up in the saddle knowing what to do
Move from Crooked & Gripped to Straight & Efficient: 40% OFF The First Month

Foundation Seat

Embark on your fitness journey with two weekly live, quick movement classes. Establish a routine with these rewarding sessions, combining fitness and mindfulness for a transformative experience.

Build My Foundation Seat

Independent Seat

Join us for three intensive live classes each week, designed to strengthen your posture muscles and enhance your body's connection with your horse. Experience the transformative impact on your horsemanship journey.

Build My Independent Seat

Hypopressives® Flow Classes

Dive into the transformative practice of Hypopressives, with three live weekly flow classes. Master new poses and enhance your fitness journey. Sign up anytime and start reaping the benefits today!

Restore Pelvic Health + Posture

In Self-Carriage Community

Fast-track your riding progress with the In Self-Carriage Community—on-demand workouts, bi-weekly meetups, equitation tips, challenges, and video analysis. Build strength, connection, and confidence in the saddle today!

Join The In Self-Carriage Community

Colleen H

The independent seat workouts and monthly challenges are my favourite! They motivate me to get out there and work with my horse while working toward goals that strengthen our communication and connection.

Tamara T

I’m obsessed with the low-impact workouts of hypopressives! They’ve massively improved my breathing, focus, and stamina, both in and out of the saddle. It’s a next-level-shift for my riding and overall fitness!

Kim M

My equitation has completely transformed. Balance, coordination, strength, and endurance are all better than ever. Now, my coach and I are making amazing progress with my horse’s training. It’s been such a rewarding shift!

What is Self-Carriage?

The concept of self-carriage refers to a horse being able to maintain its posture independently without relying on constant aids from the rider for support.

In order to accomplish this, the rider must also work towards their own self-carriage. This involves riders being light, sensitive, and in command of their movements. It's essential to sustain your posture without depending on the horse for support.

Why Total Self-Carriage is the Ultimate Equestrian Fitness Program

If you’re ready to transform your riding and create true harmony with your horse, the Total Self-Carriage (TSC) program is designed to help you achieve exactly that. Unlike other equestrian fitness programs, TSC is built to directly improve your coordination, alignment, stability, and harmony in the saddle, while keeping you motivated, accountable, and supported every step of the way.

Here’s what makes Total Self-Carriage truly unique:

1.  Live Classes to Keep You Motivated + Accountable

  • Live, ongoing classes: Choose from 8 live classes per week, including warm-ups, anatomy classes, and challenges.
  • Real-time coaching: I’m here to guide you, answer your questions, and keep you on track.
  • Private community support: Share your progress, videos, and successes in our exclusive community (off social media!) to stay accountable and inspired.

2.  Flexible Training That Fits Your Schedule

  • Recorded classes: Can’t make it live? No problem. Access recordings anytime, so you can train at your convenience, no matter your time zone.
  • Bi-weekly live meetups: Dive deeper with live meetings every two weeks to learn anatomy, discuss monthly challenges, and reflect on changes in the saddle.

3.  Designed for All Riders + Disciplines

  • Whether you’re a dressage rider, jumper, or trail enthusiast, TSC is not limited to a specific discipline. It’s for anyone looking to improve stability, balance, and mobility with their horse.

4.  A Proven System for Better Riding

  • Structured exercises: Build body awareness and learn to use your seat, hands, and legs independently.
  • Functional anatomy classes: Understand how your body moves in the saddle and gain confidence in your riding.
  • Targeted strength training: Focus on the muscles that matter most for riding, pelvic floor, diaphragm, shoulders, iliopsoas, hip joints, feet, and hands.
  • Full-range movements with resistance: Train for stability, endurance, and strength during trotting, cantering, and beyond.

5.  Focus on Coordination + Proprioception

  • Enhance your coordination, balance, and movement skills with exercises designed to improve your connection with your horse.
  • Identify areas for improvement and gain insights into your movement patterns to create lasting change.

6.  A Community That Supports Your Growth

  • The In Self-Carriage Community is your safe space to connect with like-minded riders, share wins, and stay accountable. Whether you’re training at home or at a facility, you’ll have the support you need to stay consistent and motivated.

Why This Matters 

The Total Self-Carriage program isn’t just another fitness program it’s a complete system designed to take you from crooked, collapsed, gripped and unstable in your equitation, to balanced, proprioceptive, stable and clear in your cues with your horse. Here’s why signing up is a paradigm shift:

  • Save Time: Instead of juggling multiple fitness programs, TSC gives you one comprehensive system that systematically improves your riding.
  • Reduce Wear and Tear: By focusing on reducing tension and improving alignment, you’ll protect your body from unnecessary strain while riding.
  • Train on Your Schedule: With recorded, on-demand classes, you can train whenever it suits you no matter your time zone or routine. 
  • Stay Accountable: Share videos, insights, and wins in our private community (off social media!) to stay motivated and track your progress.
  • Ongoing Support: With live classes, challenges, and activities to do with your horse, you’ll always have fresh ways to grow and stay engaged.
  • Room to Progress: Whether you’re just starting or looking to refine advanced skills, this program grows with you and your horse.
  • Independent Seat Classes: For those ready to take it up a notch, these more challenging workouts (3-25 minutes per week) will push you to the next level.
  • Mind + Body Fitness: Everything you need to be riding fit mentally and physically is included in this program.
  • Tremendous Value: This isn’t just a fitness program, it’s a supportive, ongoing equestrian training system dedicated to elevating your experience in and out of the saddle.

When you join TSC, you’re not just signing up for classes you’re stepping into a community and a proven system that will help you ride with more confidence, harmony, and ease. 

Your Equitation Solution Starts Here

You’ve felt the frustration of being stuck with your equitation, knowing there’s more potential waiting to be unlocked. The Total Self-Carriage program is your answer.

This is your chance to build strength, master movement, and ride in harmony with your horse all while feeling empowered, aligned, and confident in your body.

With live classes, expert coaching, and a supportive community, you’ll have everything you need to transform your riding from the inside out.