Ultimate Light Horse — Private Virtual Instruction

From correct fundamentals to true collection.

Ultimate Light Horse is a private mentorship for riders who want to develop a horse that is balanced, light, and truly self-carried — from the earliest fundamentals through advanced collection. The work is rooted in timeless principles of balance, biomechanics, and classical training, thoughtfully adapted to you and your horse. We begin by refining the fundamentals and allow collection to emerge as a natural result. We start with a complimentary clarity call to map how the principles of lightness apply to your specific horse and riding — and to determine the most aligned way to move forward together.
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The Path to the Lightest Horse

“You can only rise as high as your foundation is deep.”

An Ultimate Light Horse is not created by chasing movements.
It is created by developing balance, clarity, and correct responses step by step.

In this mentorship, we start by enhancing the fundamentals of balance and lightness — on the ground and under saddle to strengthen your foundation — and progressively refine posture, coordination, and communication.

As the horse becomes more organized and self-carried at any level, advanced expressions such as piaffe, passage, levade, and flying changes arise without tension, or loss of harmony.

This is training with logic, feel, and long-term soundness in mind.

What Sets This Mentorship Apart:

This mentorship is built on a clear, structured progression so that riders gain full clarity at every step. By intentionally strengthening the Five Fundamentals of Lightness and refining the rider’s feel, awareness, and timing - lightness emerges naturally and consistently. Balance, softness, and self-carriage are cultivated from the beginning, creating a steady, harmonious path for both horse and rider to progress together.



Why Virtual Instruction Works

— And Often Works Faster

Many riders worry that virtual instruction is less effective because the trainer isn’t physically present. In practice, the opposite is often true.

Riders in my private virtual program frequently progress two to three times faster than in traditional lessons when they actively use the learning tools provided. That’s because virtual instruction doesn’t rely on memory alone — it supports how riders actually learn and integrate new skills.

Through video recordings of every lesson, you can finally see what you feel — something most riders never have access to. Audio recordings allow you to ride between sessions with guidance in your ear, reinforcing timing, feel, and awareness in real time. Written summaries and step-by-step homework ensure each lesson continues working for you long after the session ends.

Rather than depending on a single moment of instruction, this approach creates ongoing, deliberate practice — turning each ride into a learning session and every week into measurable progress.


Virtual instruction doesn’t remove the teacher - it multiplies their presence.

What This Work Develops

Through the progressive refinement of Lightness

  • Balance & Posture

    A horse and rider aligned for ease and efficiency.

  • Clear Communication

    A shared language between you and your horse.

  • Responsiveness & Energy

    Light reactions with forward, available energy.

  • Self-Carriage

    The horse carries itself without constant support.

  • Expression & Collection

    More presence and power without tension.

  • Longevity & Soundness

    Training that supports the horse’s body over time.

The Missing Structure Most Riders Never Receive

Many riders learn pieces of the work — a movement here, an exercise there — without seeing the full progression that explains what comes first, what builds on what, and why. It’s like having letters of the alphabet without being taught how to form words. This mentorship gives you the complete vocabulary of classical training — in the correct order, so you and your horse build confidence at every stage. Book a Complimentary Lightness Clarity Call to map where you and your horse are in the progression and identify the steps to create real, lasting lightness.
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What You'll Learn Inside the Program

A guided path from foundations to advanced expression — every step designed to improve you and your horse together.


Foundations
Relationship, 5 Fundamentals, straightness & asymmetry


Tools & Modalities
Groundwork, in-hand, long-reining, riding


Rider Skills & Academic Training
Classical aids, riding, contact, feel


Advanced Expression 
Collected work, lateral movements, expressive exercises


Who Will Thrive in This Program

For riders ready to grow step by step and move in true harmony with their horse.

  • You want a deeper connection, clear communication, and responsiveness with your horse

  • You want to improve your balance, seat, and leadership while helping your horse carry itself in self-carriage

  • You want structured guidance with step-by-step progress from groundwork to advanced exercises

  • You want to explore advanced movements (if relevant) like laterals, piaffe, passage, or levade — safely and built on strong foundations

  • You want joy, flow, and harmony in every ride, with optional showing as a way to track your abilities

What’s Included in Your Program

From sessions to support — here’s how your program works

What You Receive
 How It Works
1:1 Private Instruction Sessions (45–60 min each) once a week
 Step 1: We start with a discovery call to understand your goals, challenges, and your horse’s needs.
Customized lesson plan for your goals and horse available in private coaching platform
 Step 2: Each session is tailored to your needs, focusing on the fundamentals of lightness and self-carriage up through the levels.
Ongoing support between sessions (email/text feedback)
 Step 3: You’ll apply tools in your own time, with guidance and feedback to refine your practice.
PDF guides, access to video library, video recordings of your lessons, audio recordings of lessons for practice, written summaries of lessons, bonus material like saddle fitting, training tools, horse health etc.
 Step 4: We review progress regularly, adjust the plan as needed, and track your transformation.
Flexible scheduling to fit your life plus EHS to enhance you and your horses posture and balance
 Step 5: Integration phase — you’ll practice independently with confidence, building lasting skills.

Connect About Private Virtual Instruction

Ultimate Light Horse is a private, ongoing virtual mentorship. Because this work is highly individualized, it begins with a complimentary conversation to understand your goals and your horse, so we can create a plan that supports your growth from the very first step.
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What Riders Are Saying

In their own words

My aids have so much clarity!

Amie P. Trainer & GP rider

All my horses are so responsive and I've never had a judge give me an 8 on Rider Position before! I really enjoy this training and it has greatly improved the communication with my horses.

We improve every ride, I feel blessed!

Dana H. and Daisy

Celie has helped transform my spicey Morgan mare from a tight, tense, super sensitive horse into a softly muscled, confident mare who loves learning new things and has her sensitivity working for her instead of against her. I cannot recommend Celie highly enough 💕