HORSES ARE LOOKING FOR...
LOVE
The horse is a family animal who loves to be in relationship. He is looking for the herd feeling! When we take him out of the herd to be alone with us, we need to be aware of how deep this need is in him and be willing to meet it. If we don’t meet his need for connection, he will feel lost. If you are the one who provides love, peace and joy for him, he will become completely secure in your presence, feeling safe, protected and provided for.
JOY
Otis is a Lusitano. He used to be very nervous, tense, tight and therefore a challenge to ride. Ingela built the relationship with him very, very slowly. She spent lots of time just hanging out with him. She helped him relax without asking him to do anything. He slowly learned to let go of his fears and became more confident. Now Otis connects extremely deeply and strongly. These days, Ingela & Otis have a lot of fun together!
PEACE
For the horse to come to us to find peace, we first need to be at peace in ourselves. Then our horse will be able to let go of any mental, emotional and physical brace. In order to truly connect and offer our horse love, peace and joy, we need to receive the healing of our hearts. When we open our hearts freely, without self-preservation and self-protection, our horse can begin to do the same.
YOUR TEACHER, FOUNDER & CREATOR OF SECRETS OF THE HORSE
As a professional natural horsewoman,
Ingela Larsson Smith has demonstrated her abilities in the Royal Mews for her Majesty the Queen of England, been summoned by Sheiks to tame their most challenging Champion Arabians, and consulted, taught and shared her expertise worldwide.
Her incredible gift for horsemanship has been honed by professional training under renowned natural horsemanship masters. But it is her spiritual relationship with her Creator that gave Ingela insight into the depth of connection that is possible with horses through the healing of the heart and transformation of the mind.
Her students are wide and varied: from England to Brazil, from millionaires to orphans. Ingela’s teachings impart not only understanding, but passion and compassion.
WHAT MAKES INGELA'S COURSES UNIQUE
Ingela uses a natural approach to communicate with horses, meaning she communicates with them in the same way as horses communicate with each other. The Secrets of the Horse Natural Approach is based on the communication of the lead mare in the herd. This approach honors the horse and centers on building trust without dominance, using a language he understands. With this approach you can create a connection so strong that the horse will respond to even just a thought.
Individuals or Family?
Horses and humans are fundamentally different. Humans are individuals by design and will therefore often treat the horse as an individual too. Horses on the other hand are herd animals and deeply desire to connect with other herd members. The connections a horse forms within his herd are vital for his wellbeing and survival, because they provide him with love, peace (safety) and joy. When humans approach horses as individuals, they unknowingly take away the fulfillment of these important needs, which prevents the horse from performing in accordance with his potential. It is therefore important that we invite the horse to form a herd with us so we can become our horse's provider of love, peace and joy.
Healing the Heart
In order to invite the horse into a family connection with us, we as humans first need to make sure that we are able to connect to our own hearts! Anything that prevents us from being our authentic self, e.g. hurt from the past or fear, will prevent us from truly connecting with our horse. The healing of our heart can break through these barriers to connection. Ingela firmly believes that the healing of the heart is totally possible when you have a connection to God, through Jesus, and will address this in all her courses. Healing your heart wounds will indeed enable you to make a heart to heart connection with your horse, so love, peace and joy can freely flow from you to the horse. No horse will be able to resist these gifts you offer and every horse will gladly connect with you!
Everything Becomes Possible
As we connect with the horse and provide him with all he needs, the horse will enter a soft and relaxed state of mind, which will help him to find relaxation in motion. This will increase his performance enormously and allows him to reach his full potential as a strong and happy athlete. By understanding the horse's nature and seeing the world from his point of view, we meet the horse where he is at and are able to take him to where he has never been before.
CHOOSE YOUR COURSE OPTION
GET STARTED with TRUE CONNECTION
Elevate the relationship between you and your horse with the True Connection Foundation Theory Course and Fearless Horse Course - Online/Liberty (Groundwork). Here you will learn the fundamental Principles that make the TRUE CONNECTION Program unique and different. These two courses are ideal for the intermediate horse owner who is ready to help his horse release any remaining self preservation and protection and establish relaxation, healthy bio-mechanics and a true heart connection between horse and human.
TRUE CONNECTION (TC) FOUNDATION THEORY COURSE
The horse is a family animal who communicates with thought, energy and body language. He loves to connect and is looking for the herd feeling! If you are the one who knows how to provide love, peace and joy for him, he will become completely secure in your presence - feeling safe, protected and provided for. In this 7 hour theory course you will discover and learn how to apply the Principles of True Connection. This course is taught from a Christian perspective. Ingela shares her relationship with Jesus and the journey of the healing of her own heart. Gaining the knowledge how to overcome fears in yourself will allow you to help your horse to overcome his. Whatever you imagine to do together with your horse - whether it is online, liberty or riding - will become possible when he sees you as his true LEAD!
CREATING THE FEARLESS HORSE COURSE: ONLINE & LIBERTY
Discover how to integrate True Connection in every task you do with your horse. From approaching to haltering, to step by step Gentling -online and at liberty - to help your horse overcome anxiety, fear, self-preservation and the need for self-protection. Start with relaxation, continue with relaxation and end with relaxation every step of the way so your horse can be mentally, emotionally and physically balanced: The secret to Healthy Bio-Mechanics and a Safe, Rewarding Relationship, built on Love, Peace & Joy.
what do students say
"We learned so many valuable things with Ingela, it’s hard to choose! Being from a performance horse background, it was valuable to know that you can’t force connection, only performance. My goal now is more about the WE and being a true partner with my horse. I also LOVED all the information about the herd structure and why it is so important!"
Judy C. from Texas
ADVANCE with TRUE CONNECTION
Available for existing TRUE CONNECTION students, the TRUE CONNECTION Fearless Horse Fundamental Riding Tasks,TRUE CONNECTION Fearless Horse Advanced Skills and the TRUE CONNECTION Practice Sessions will build on the Foundation Theory Course & The Fearless Horse Course Online/Liberty. Continue your journey and fine tune your TRUE CONNECTION knowledge and skills.
CREATING THE FEARLESS HORSE COURSE: FUNDAMENTAL RIDING TASKS
Many riding problems result from often overlook, accumulative brace. In this course, you will examine every riding task - from accepting the pad and saddle to mounting and step-by-step gentling. Bareback and under saddle! Learn how to prepare your horse for bitless riding while being light in the halter, freely flowing forward. Reviewing every task while addressing any tension, whether mentally, emotionally or physically, will result in a confident, safe and joyful riding experience for horse and rider.
CREATING THE FEARLESS HORSE COURSE: ADVANCED SKILLS
With having a thorough understanding of True Connection and TC Gentling Principles, you and your horse are ready to finish the year by refining & elevating your communication and skill level. This course will show online, liberty and riding tasks. As with all Fearless Horses Courses, we show you how to solve existing problems and elevate your relationship with horse-friendly training. This course really is designed to resolved any remaining self protection and self preservation in your horse to truly help your horse to become fearfree, relying on you, as the LEAD, to make benevolent decisions for your herd of 2.
Available to existing True Connection Students
CREATING THE FEARLESS HORSE COURSE: ADVANCED LIBERTY AND BAREBACK & BRIDLELESS RIDING
With having a thorough understanding of True Connection and TC Gentling Principles, you and your horse are ready to finish the year by refining & elevating your communication and skill level. This course will show online, liberty and riding tasks. As with all Fearless Horses Courses, we show you how to solve existing problems and elevate your relationship with horse-friendly training. This course really is designed to resolved any remaining self protection and self preservation in your horse to truly help your horse to become fearfree, relying on you, as the LEAD, to make benevolent decisions for your herd of 2.
Available to existing True Connection Students
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Follow along the journey how Ingela is helping the LEAD Mare Maravilla, from being an abused and traumatized horse to becoming a trusting and happy partner. 70 hours of uncut footage will allow you to delve into the challenges as well as the victories as Ingela is racing against the set time limit to make a difference for this horse! This is Reality TV for Horse Lovers, nothing is left out... If you own a traumatized horse or you are interesting in Colt Starting, this course is for YOU!
Available to existing True Connection Students
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CREATING THE FEARLESS HORSE COURSE: GENTLING PRINCIPLES IN PRACTICE - THE TRANSFORMATION
Observe Ingela while she is teaching her top students in the UK. These are the afternoon sessions of Ingela's 3 day, live True Connection Foundation Course. A treasure chest of learning opportunities! Here is your chance to audit advanced students with a multitude of different horses, at different levels. You will see Ingela teach True Connection online, at liberty and while riding.
Available to existing True Connection Students
TRUE CONNECTION FOUNDATION COURSE: PRACTICE SESSIONS
"Go in with an open heart and it will change your life and make your dreams possible!"
Melanie G.
DELVE DEEP with the TRUE CONNECTION
Memberships & MasterClass
MONTHLY MEMBERSHIP - INSPIRATIONAL AND EDUCATIONAL
True Connection rests on the foundation to help our horse release the need for self preservation and protection. Ingela also teaches us, as humans, to allow for our heart to be healed from any trauma and fear, so we can joyfully open our heart and connect to our horse. In these brand-new, monthly videos Ingela will share about the Healing of the Heart and her own journey as a believer and how we can elevate our horsemanship and every day life by healing from within. Whether you are a Christian, or not, you will be inspired and lifted up by Ingela's heart centered teachings on how to become our true, authentic self so our horse will be able to connect to us.
Coming Soon...
TRUE CONNECTION: THEORY MASTERCLASS
This Three Course Package features the theory classroom sessions of Ingela's Live TRUE CONNECTION Courses: Foundation, Liberty/Online and Riding. Over 21 hours of education will allow you to delve into the Principles of Connection in a classroom setting. You will participate in simulations, so you know and understand the WHY and HOW and so you can feel the difference in attitude and intention that is the basis for the TRUE CONNECTION Program.
Ingela's classroom style is supportive, fun and engaging. These 3 courses cover all the theory you need to know about TRUE CONNECTION at Liberty, Online and while Riding.
For those who are dedicated to growth and progress and are committed to success, we offer a limited 12 Month Membership & Dedicated Study Group with the utmost support from Ingela & her team. Delve into TRUE CONNECTION with 4 quarterly released Courses, this year the Foundation Theory Course, The Creating the Fearless Horse Course Online/Liberty, the Creating the Fearless Horse Course Fundamental Riding Skills and the Creating the Fearless horse Course Advanced Skills with Lifetime Access. Study at your own pace - the one that fits for you and your horse - while being mentored in bi-weekly LIVE MEETUPS with Ingela and supported in our Community Accountability Group.
Limited - by Application only
Email Ingela at ingela@secretsofthehorse.com
TRUE CONNECTION: 12 MONTH MEMBERSHIP & DEDICATED STUDY GROUP
For more information on Ingela, her live courses, books and DVD’s please visits her homepage: www.secretsofthehorse.com
