Your horse is on edge. You’re on edge. And no amount of “just relax” is helping either of you feel better.

If you’ve ever felt the tension of a spooky horse beneath you, or the mental spiral that follows, you know it’s not just about riding through it. It’s about understanding what’s underneath it.

In this Masterclass, Tik Maynard, 2x Road to the Horse Champion, international clinician, and one of the most trusted voices in equine behavior, helps you decode the spooky or anxious horse with a calm, clear, and deeply compassionate approach.

You’ll learn how to spot the early signs of tension (before they explode), how to build your horse’s confidence in the face of stress, and how your own nervous system plays a bigger role than you think. Through strategic groundwork, smart in-saddle techniques, and Tik’s signature blend of curiosity and clarity, you’ll walk away with real tools to shift fear into focus, for both of you.

Whether you’re working with a young, green, or naturally sensitive horse, or simply want to feel safer and more in sync, this course is your step-by-step guide to building the kind of calm that lasts beyond the arena.

Less white-knuckling. More breathing. More trust. More rideability. Because the best rides start with how you show up, for your horse, and for yourself.

What You Get:

• 3 Masterclasses:

  • Tik Maynard Teaches Training the Spooky or Anxious Horse

  • Tik Maynard Teaches The Confidence Advantage

  • Tik Maynard Teaches Understanding Horse Behavior

• Step-by-step exercises to help your horse feel safe in unpredictable environments

• Behavior science made practical—learn the “why” behind spooky behavior

• Strategies to regulate your own nerves so you can lead with confidence

• Downloadable workbook to track progress and deepen your learning

• Tools that apply across disciplines—from trail riding to competition prep