Paula Curtis

Note From The Author:

You must first work on yourself if you want improvement in your horse.

Inspired by that truth, and all the experiences that led me to it, this book is a culmination of thousands of lessons taken and taught, hundreds of clinics, horse shows and seminars since 1994. I have coached riders and competed personally to regional, national and world competitions in a variety of disciplines, including dressage, gymkhana events, hunter/jumpers, western dressage, and other western events. Through it all, my goal was an even greater connection between horses and humans. I knew the key lay in stretching myself, emotionally, mentally and physically.

Practice Self-discipline versus horse discipline.

Paula Curtis wants her students to have fun and be creative in their riding. “I teach because I want riders to feel what is truly possible. If you can learn more about your horse, what motivates him and makes him interested in what you have to offer, then you can train effectively.” “Riding is about; feel communication and partnership. Riders need to think from the horses perspective, and work with the horse's mind,” says Paula.

If you work with the horse's mind, the body follows. Paula’s concepts apply to any discipline and horse. Her ability to articulate her thoughts and ideas, through vivid visualizations, and specific exercises for each student and horse, is a recipe for success.

Growing up on a working horse farm, Paula was teaching and training at the age of 16. Her parents regularly hosted world-class horsemanship clinicians. This exposed Paula to quality, considerate, horsemanship philosophies and methods early on. Seeing horsemanship as an art form caused Paula to ride in multiple disciplines, from World Championship competition in Barrel Racing, to Eventing, Hunter/jumpers and FEI Level Dressage. Regardless of the discipline, Paula’s passion is to bring quality horsemanship techniques to the horse community.

Better People. Better Horses. Better World.