How To Create A Happy Athlete
A proven framework for advancing while prioritizing partnership and your horse’s well-being.
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Hats Course Video 1-Vimeo for DNVC
In this video, you'll get an overview of the Happy Athlete Training Scale and how it provides a holistic framework for how to progress in your sport while prioritizing the well-being of your horse.
Look under Attached Files in this course to download and print a copy of the Happy Athlete Trainin...
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Hats Video 2 Creating H+H partnership
In this video we’ll take a closer look at happiness & harmony. We’ll take a look at what it takes to make you and your horse happy so you are better able to harmonize with each other.
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HATS Video 3 Permission game
In this video you’ll learn The Permission Game. It’s a way to give your horse more choice and show him that you are listening to what he has to say in your interactions.
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HATS Video 4 Moving Massage
In this video you’ll learn the Moving Massage technique. It is a way to help your horse feel safe, comfortable, and relaxed by dissolving tension. This is a powerful partnership-building exercise.
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HATS Video 5 Developing Harmonius Communication
In this video we’ll discuss harmonious communication in contrast to methods of control. Communication is key to building a more cooperative relationship with your horse.
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HATS Video 6 Communication vs Control Ground
In this video you’ll see the difference between using communication versus controlling aids, and you’ll learn how to develop your aids for communication.
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HATS Video 7 Communication Riding Follow Rail
In this video you’ll learn an exercise to develop and test your basic communication from your seat and focus when riding.
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HATS Video 8 Communiation Riding Between Cones
In this video you’ll see another key exercise to improve your communication with your seat and focus while riding.
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HATS Video 9 Finding the Sweet Spot
In this video,You will be introduced to the Finding The Sweet Spot protocol. We encourage you to play along and do this simulation as you watch, so you can feel it in your body too.
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HATS Video 10 Demo Finding the Sweet Spot
See a demonstration of how to apply the Sweet Spot protocol while riding to find the a relaxed, energized, and balanced place of ease in motion.
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HATS Video 11 SS with Different Riders
Watch as four different horse and rider pairs get coached on how to find the Sweet Spot of Healthy Biomechanics with their particular horse.
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HATS Q+A Call 1
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HATS Course Q_A Call Video 2
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HATS Q+A call 3
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Hats Q+A Call 4 recording