Straightness Training Mastery
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Turn Your Crooked Horse into a Balanced Partner
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Get started with Straightness Training - whether you want to take your existing skills to new heights, start your youngster, keep your senior going, or you're just starting out, the ST Mastery Program can help.
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This is the program your horse would love for you to follow.
✔ Turn frustration into progress
✔ STart your youngster
✔ Rehabilitate your senior
✔ Take your skills to new heights
Think Big, STart Small
In Straightness Training we always start with the end goal in mind:
We'd love to have this blissful 'centaur' connection with our horse one day...
Where two become one...
And can do amazing things together!
But perhaps you have a 'difficult' horse at the moment...
Perhaps you have a very crooked horse that is difficult to turn, or heavy on the reins, and therefore not easy to ride.
Or perhaps you have a horse that is a bit bossy, pushy, grumpy or nipping, biting and grabbing the reins all the time.
Or you have a horse that is spooky, jumpy, nervy, and easily upset and stressed about the tiniest thing.
And this could be holding your horse back from making progress and enjoying the work.
It probably makes you struggle to get your horse on the same page as you...
However, Perhaps It's Not Your Horse, But It's You...
Perhaps you're experiencing a bit lack of confidence...
Not being sure about where to start or what to do next, or when to move on to the next stage.
Perhaps you feel a bit worried about doing it 'wrong'.
Or maybe you don't know how to get off your plateau and breakthrough to the next level...
And You Don't Have Access to an Expert to Help You Out...
So you're feeling a mix of confusion and frustration because you haven't yet figured out how to turn things around.
You can't find a way out of your problems.
But if you STRONGLY believe that it shouldn't have to be this way...
That there has to be a way out...
That you and your horse are meant for much more than this...
That there's something big out there waiting for you, then...
Your Thoughts Are Spot On!
Your feelings are on point!
You've barely scratched the surface of what you and your horse can achieve, and you know it!
But my guess is since you're reading this, you're ready to change all that.
Whether you're a novice rider, an ambitious leisure rider, a professional horse trainer, or a riding instructor.
Whoever you are and whatever you do, there's one thing that's certain:
You, too, can experience the satisfaction and emotional bliss that comes from having a flourishing relationship and an empowering partnership with your horse, bringing out the magnificent giant your horse can be!
I Know This Firsthand...
After having some very complicated horses myself, and after years of teaching other riders, I can honestly say that developing a horse's well being in body, mind, heart, and soul to its full potential is one of the most fulfilling and rewarding adventures you can experience in this lifetime.
I also believe that the horse world will improve immensely when more horses are developed - not only physically, but also mentally, emotionally and spiritually - by people like YOU!
People who put the well-being of the horse first.
Which Is Why I'd Love You to Join the ST Mastery Program!
The Straightness Training Program - which is part of my ST Academy - will help you to fast-track your growth, achieve extraordinary results with ordinary horses, and save you years of trial and error and unnecessary suffering.
With this low-threshold program, you can easily take the first step in closing the gap between where you are today and where you want to be.
The uncomplicated system of training that is outlined in this course is based on what our horses need, and it's also fun and interesting for the human:
Whether you are a novice rider, or a professional rider, or a rider who's facing challenges, getting stuck on a plateau, or just ready to move on to the next stage.
The ST Mastery Program will work GREAT for any kind of rider, and I believe it can help you too.
This program can help you progress and might be the direction to go for you right now.
But First, A Warning:
But before we go further, first a little 'heads up'!
Even though the Mastery Program has been wonderfully designed to help you master the Straightness Training principles in a structured way as easily as possible, it still requires some dedication and persistent effort on your part.
At the end of the day, YOU are the only person who can make a difference for your horse, not me, not a book, not a set of ‘how to’ videos, not a spot in the ST Academy, not a brand new course…. so I’m not about to insult your intelligence by telling you this program will do the magic for you.
However…
If you’re seriously interested in helping your horse and willing to take some action and put some effort in, then this will be of interest to you.
So let me jump right in and show you exactly what you’re getting...
This Is What You'll Learn
With the Mastery Program, you’ll immediately get the entire STclopedia that all Mastery students use to create balance and harmony with their horses.
The program is designed to share with you how to teach the basic and advanced exercises to your horse in an easy to understand way... whatever your language... with a little knowledge of English, you can do the program... wherever you are in the world.
Plus, to make things easy for you, I've broken down the Master Program into nine core modules with supporting video content and complementary manuals.
Here’s the exact program-breakdown - and outlined a fraction of what you'll learn - so you can make sure the ST Mastery Program is right for you:
Module 1
ST Fundamentals
All riders know what they do. A number of riders know how they do it. Fewer riders know why they do what they do.
If you strongly believe in why you are doing things, your horse will feel your clear energy towards a clear goal, and horses always resonate on clarity.
Therefore, we'll STart with the ST fundamentals:
- This module will help you grow your ability to really inspire your horse and work with the right essences.
- You will always know WHY you do what you do and never loose sight of the essence.
- The old riding master François Robichon de La Guérinière already said: "Without the theory, the practice will always be uncertain".
Module 2
Tools & Aids
The biggest handicap of a human being is their timing and dosing of pressure and release. As predators, we are very good at grabbing, catching, holding, grasping, snatching, pushing, and pulling with our hands. As a result, we are experts in applying too much, too long, too often, sudden, and steady pressure.
So we need to master our timing and dosing of our aids. That's where this module comes in:
- Learn how why we use what we use and how to use your tools and aids in a useful way.
- Discover the mysterious world of half-halts and that there are 10 different categories of half halts.
- Find out how to use your tools and aids effectively — doing the right things — and efficiently — doing things right.
Module 3
Groundwork
Most riders try to fix their horses in the saddle. But your horse's imbalance doesn't start in the saddle. It starts on the ground.
This module teaches you how to focus on the root cause instead of fighting the symptoms.
- Discover how to counteract your horse's natural asymmetry from the ground.
- Learn how to rebalance your horse effectively with gymnastic exercises.
- Get STep by STep guidance and create lasting relaxation in your horse's muscles and mind.
Module 4
Longeing
Most riders think circles are easy, but it’s one of the hardest exercises a horse can perform. If we are not aware of our horse's natural asymmetry, our horse will fall on or over the the shoulders.
The solution is: teach your horse to turn. This module will help you with that:
- Discover the huge difference between ‘falling’ and ‘turning’.
- Explore a horse friendly way that allows your horse to bend his body equally and easily to both sides.
- Learn how to stretch, contract, and relax your horse's muscles to get rid of tension and stress for good.
Module 5
Work in Hand
Most people think that they can control their horse buy controlling their head with their reins and ropes, but nothing is further from the truth. Because the more we use the reins, the less our horse will use their brains. Which mean they can easily go into fight-flight mode.
The solution is using our reins in an different way. That's where work in hand comes in:
- Learn how to guide your horse's shoulders with your inside and outside rein, so you can influence the position of their feet.
- Build a solid bridge to riding, because the way you use your reins in work in hand will be exactly the same as in riding.
- Get a reliable, strong horse that is prepared to carry you easily and safely, wherever you go.
Module 6
Riding
Most people ride their horse for one hour: Walk, trot, canter. Mainly on the 'easy' side. Avoiding the 'difficult side'. But this only increases your horse's stiffness in body and mind.
The solution is not seeing riding as a daily activity, but as a way to gymnastize your horse:
- Learn how to take the balance and suppleness from the ground to the riding.
- Know what to do to keep the relaxed posture under saddle.
- Discover how to prevent stressful situations and set your riding up for success.
Module 7
ST at Liberty
When riders take off the halter, bridle or cavesson, a most horses leave. Not when you do Straightness Training.
At liberty, the science and the art of Straightness Training come together.
- You'll learn how to mainly use your inner picture and inner feeling in the communication with your horse
- Learn how to synchronize with your horse and achieve complete harmony, togetherness and oneness in your partnership
- Discover what is's like when your horse likes to work with you as two tango dancers who just enjoy dancing together, or like moving together like a school of fish in the ocean
Module 8
Horse Training 101
What we think, feel and do, has an effect on our horse. And if we don't like our horse's behavior it's either because of a misunderstanding or lack of motivation, or both. So for our horse to change, we have to change.
This module helps you become master in interaction, motivation and schooling:
- You're learn how to avoid the extreme and "stay in the balanced green" were understanding and motivation live.
- You'll discover the power of the 5R formula that you can use to teach your horse any behavior and any exercise, and build trust instead of tension.
- Our horse is not a problem or impossible, we just have to become our horse's possibility partner by working harder on ourselves than on our horse.
Module 9
ST Philosophy
There is a difference between knowing ST intellectually and knowing it as an experience.
To grasp the Straightness Training Universe, we have to embrace that nothing in horse training is black or white, realizing that the magic is in the grey and that the whole is greater than the sum of its parts.
- This module gives you the concept, and you're going to fill in the details.
- You'll not going to walk in the footsteps of the masters, but search what they were searching for.
- Allowing paradox and balance in the opposite things will lead to a new sense of freedom and flexibility in everything that you do with your horse!
Take a look at what you will be experiencing with your horse:
It's all within reach — the modules will support you every STep of the way.
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Course #1
The Natural Asymmetry Assessment Course
It's not always easy to see your horse's natural asymmetry. Worst of all, many riders aren't even aware of it!
Don't let this be you! If ignored, it may even lead to long-term health issues such as kissing spines and navicular disease.
This course gives you the opportunity to discover the full scope of natural asymmetry that can subtly but steadily affect and hinder your horse's performance.
Course #2
The ST Formula
Straightness Training is a well-thought through and proven system to create balance and harmony with your horse. and go from "impossible" to "I'm possible".
This course will give you a STructured overview of the components of the proven formula:
Course #3
How to Feel Better
You will never have to tell your horse that you are sad, happy, confident, angry or relaxed. They already know—long before you do.
While we can fool another human with words, we can never fool our horses. Our emotions and moods are language to our horse!
Energy is the expression of emotion and horses sense vibrations of energy. This course helps you to become aware of your emotions and energy and ability to change it at all times.
Course #4
Get STarted — The 8 STage Success Pathway
Really want STep-by-STep guidance in the first 8 weeks of your ST journey?
With Get STarted, you’ll immediately get the essential STeps to make it a no-brainer that you succeed without an instructor by your side.
To make things easy for you, I've broken down Get STarted into eight core training STages.
Take a look at the exercises you're going to master during the 8 STages:
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Module 1: S-ituations
From story to facts
We all deal with difficult situations: stormy weather, injuries, accidents, or illnesses can prevent us from training our horses. But the question is not if we will face a challenging situation, but when.
And then, what story do we tell ourselves? Is it horrible, terrible and is the world coming to an end? Or is it a gift in disguise and the beginning of something new?
- In this module, you'll discover the difference between clean pain and dirty pain.
- You'll learn how to avoid adding drama to the drama, because adding mental and emotional drama on top of physical drama makes the situation only worse.
- Discover a simple yet highly effective strategy and super practical tool — the STEREO map — to face the facts in a helpful way, no matter how challenging.
Module 2: T-houghts
From limiting beliefs to liberating thoughts
A lot of riders deal with inner chatter and an inner critic, telling us that we're not good enough, or behind, or not worth it. But this will only hinder our progress.
When we use the power of observing our thoughts, we can break free from thought patterns that no longer serve us.
- In this module, you'll discover why positive thinking doesn't help you to stop the negative self-talk, and what to do instead.
- Learn how to think on purpose so you can get out of your own way and free yourself.
- When you know how to change your mind, you will change your life—just one thought at a time.
Module 3: E-motions
From frustration to fascination
It's not uncommon for riders to experience frustration with their horse when things don't go as planned. Doubt, confusion, overwhelm, and fear is holding them back from reaching their goals.
When we use the power of curiosity we can start channeling negative emotions in a useful way.
- In this module, you'll learn how to feel better without changing anything in your life except for one thing.
- The STEREO map will guide you through it easily, and help you create instant relief.
- Discover how to determine the three feelings that you want to have most on a regular basis (hint: it's not just the positive ones).
Module 4: R-esponses
From reactivity to responsibility
When facing an obstacle, our immediate instinct often is: forget everything and run. A lot of riders resist or avoid situations, which mirror their horses' fight-or-flight responses.
Now it's easy to blame and complain, or beat ourselves up. But that will only disempower you even more.
- In this module, you're going to discover what drives your actions, reactions and inactions, and everything else you do and don't do.
- With the STEREO map you can investigate your reactive patterns, and use the power of responsibility to change your habits.
- Learn how to use your ability to respond in a useful and helpful way, no matter what life throws at you.
Module 5: E-nd results
From setback to growth
Got stuck with your horse? Lack of progress? No results? No worries, you're not alone and it's not your fault. Because your brain is innocently working against you.
By supervising your primitive brain and using the power of perspective you can turn things around and move forward again.
- With the STEREO map you can clearly see the real cause of what you experience in life.
- You'll discover why your brain is subconsciously always trying to create evidence for what you believe.
- Learn what you really need to create the end results you want It's not about more willpower, self-discipline, or taking more action.
Module 6: O-ptions
From a single option to a world of endless possibilities
Seeing no way out? That's totally normal. Many riders may believe that quitting is the only option when faced with challenges.
When we use the power of choice, we can unlock our growth and freedom.
- With the STEREO map you can open up space between the stimulus and your response, so you can choose your thoughts.
- You'll learn how to come up with multiple options to overcome any obstacle, and solve any problem with your horse.
- The art of equestrian life isn't about avoiding obstacles but in learning how to transform them into opportunities for growth and development. This module will help you with that.
Module 7: P.O.W.E.R.S.
From hopeless to powerful
A lot of time, riders feel powerless, or even helpless and hopeless, when something bad happens.
With the STEREO map you can reclaim your power, no matter what life throws at you.
This module helps you widen, broaden and deepen your self-mastery journey with the P.O.W.E.R.S.:
- The power of P-erspective
- The power of O-wnership
- The power of W-isdom
- The power of E-ssence
- The power of R-esponsibility
- The power of S-tate
Module 7: 9N STeps
From obstacle to opportunity
After you mastered the STEREO map and the P.O.W.E.R.S., learn how to navigate any challenge with the 9N steps.
Those steps help you with:
- Ruminating
- Procrastination
- Perfectionism
- Fear of failure
- Over_ing (work/smoke/eat/think/...)
- Shame
- Guilt
- Anxiety
It helps you solve whatever problem you're dealing with right now—forever.
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We always have been guiding and supporting our members with monthly masterclasses to help them turn any obstacles into strategies for growth. These masterclass are now available for you, too.
Ask quality questions
Use these powerful questions, so you can remain inspired to live your personal vision and dream.
Fail and enjoy the process
If you want success, you need to double your rate of failure. If you change the way you look at failure, your fear of failure will dissolve.
Set yourself up for success
You'll be following a series of groundwork lessons, and in each exercise I'll give you all details - I’ve left nothing out.
How to stop & start habits
Discover easy ways to start the habits you want and stop the ones you don't.
How to create more time
Discover ways to find, create, and have more time in your day.
How to organize your life
Organize your mind to organize your life. Get a list of steps you can take to help you not only organize your thoughts effectively but also your house and life.
How to own your decisions
Decisions are the ultimate power we have in our lives. Lack of decisiveness is holding you back.
Set goals aligned with your values
Learn how to tune in on your values so you have an inner compass that keep you headed in the desired direction.
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The morning ritual that improves your whole day. Get inspired with tips to craft a morning routine that helps you wake up feeling energized, focused, and ready to take on the day.
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In the past 24 years, we have tried everything to help our students create the results they are looking for.
We know what's really working.
You'll learn that in our modules and courses, but we also give you everything that worked for us as a download:
These tools will make your progress easier, faster and better.
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"There are a number of maps, models and frameworks that are provided, and if one doesn't work for you or the situation, there are others that likely will! It will help you build your 'toolbox' of resources and increase your resiliency which we all require as we move through normal and not so normal times. Marijke has a comfortable teaching and coaching style that will help you and challenge you as needed. I found it very easy to follow the teaching points and the stories and quotes make it interesting and fun!"
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